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)
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