Castilla y Leon Flashcards
What are the subregions/DOs of Castilla y Leon
Bierzo, Arlanza, Leon DO, Rueda, Toro, Arribes, Tierra del Vino de Zamora, Cigales, Ribera del Duero
Which DOs of Castillay Leon can produce Sparkling Wines?
Rueda & Cigales
In which regions is Juan Garcia & Brunal the main grape?
Arribes
min 70% Juan Garcia
What are the classifications in Bierzo?
Gran Vino de Vina Calificada- Grand Cru, Vino de Vina Calificada - classified Cru, Vino de Paraje - Lieu Dits, Vino de Villa - Village, Vino de la region - Regional
Prieto Picudo is well known in which region?
Leon DO - aromatic fullbodied red
Which grape is best know in Arribes?
Bruñal (Alfrocheiro)
Juan Garcia
Which grape is well know in Sierra de Salamanca?
Rufete - crisp light reds
For which 3 appellations qualifies Sierra de Gredos Wines?
Vinos de Madrid, Mentrida & Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y Leon
What Grape is Sierra de Gredos well known for?
Old Vine Garnacha - Pinot like
What soil type is in Sierra de Gredos
Slate and granite
Name all 10 DO’s of Castilla La Mancha
Almansa
Campo de Calatrava
Mentrida
Montejar
Manchuela
La Mancha
Ribera del Jucar
Jumilla (partly)
Ucles
Valdepenas
What are the unofficial zones of Bierzo?
Bajo Bierzo & Alto Bierzo
What is the mountain range shielding Bierzo.
Sierra de los Ancares
Name soils in Bierzo.
Bajo: clay alluvial
Alto: composed quarz & slate 400-800m
How long does Gran Anada Rueda have to be aged on lees?
36+ mts
Since when is Rosado authorised in Rueda?
2019
What was the name of first bottlings of Descendientes de Jose Palacios?
1999 Corullón, old vine Mencia from schist slopes.
Name 3 Top Producers in Bierzo
Castro Ventosa
Dominio de Tares
Pittacum
Name main planted white Grape in Bierzo
Palomino
others Godello, Dona Blanca
Whom found Vega Sicilia & what year?
Don Eloy Lecanda y Chaves 1864
What blend is Unico made of & when was it first internationally recognised?
Tinto del Pais, Cabernet Sauvignon
1917/1918 in Barcelona Worlds Fair
What is the soil for Unico grapes?
colluvial deposits from hills + fragments of limestone, quartz gravel deep in sandy main soil
What is the traditional meaning of Reserva Especial in Spain?
Blend of Wines from the best harvest = best wines siphoned off
What is the most recent blend of Unico Reserva Especial 2023?
Blend of 2009, 2011, 2012
When was Ribera del Duero DO established?
1982
What is the minimum requirement for Tinto del Pais and white Albillo Mayor in Ribera del Duero?
minimum 75% Albillo Mayor = White
minimum 75% Tinto del Pais = Red
When was the Rueda DO established?
1980
What is the min varietal for Brut, Brut Nature Espumoso Rueda
75% SB or Verdejo
What is the min % of Red variety in Toro
75% Tinta de Toro
OR
85% Garnacha
What are the aging requirements of Red Ribera del Duero?
Roble - min 3 mts in oak max 600l
Crianza - 24mts incl 12mts in oak max 330l
Reserva - 36mts incl 12mts in oak max 330l
Gran Reserva - 60mts incl 24mts in oak max 330l
What are the aging requirements for white/Rosado/Clarete Ribera del Duero?
Crianza - 18mts incl 6mts in oak max 330l
Reserva - 24mts incl 6mts in oak max 330l
Gran Reserva - 48mts incl 6mts in oak max 330l
What year did Tierra e Leon DO change its name?
2019
What is the new authorized variety in DO Leon?
Negro Sauri (Merenzao)
next to other recommended grapes
Prieto Picudo & Mencia
What was the first Vintage of Pingus?
1995
