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Castilla y Léon Flashcards

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1
Q

Ribera del Duero lies in what major region in Spain?

A

Castilla y León

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What is the climate of Castilla y León?

A

Continental

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3
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What DOs does the Duero run through?

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Ribera del Duero
Rueda
Toro
Tierra del Vino de Zamorra
Arribes

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What four DOs in Castilla y León do not lie on the Duero?

A

Arlanza
Cigales
León
Bierzo

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What is the most famous estate in Ribera del Duero? What is it’s flagship wine?

A

Vega Sicilia
Único

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Q

How and where did Vega Sicilia become famous worldwide?

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1917 and 1918 vintages at the Barcelona world fair

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What is the blend of Único?

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Tinto del País
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot

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Whites in Ribera del Duero are made from minimum 75% of what variety?

A

Albillo Mayor

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What are two other names for Tempranillo in Ribera del Duero?

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Tinto del País
Tinto Fino

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What red grapes other than Tempranillo are cultivated in Ribera del Duero?

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Garnacha
Cabernet Sauvignon
Malbec
Merlot
Bobal

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What are the aging requirements for reds in Ribera del Duero?

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Crianza: 2yrs (1 yr in cask)
Reserva: 3yrs (1yr in cask)
Gran Reserva: 5yrs (2yrs in cask)

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What does Roble indicate?

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Minimum 3 months aging

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What does Joven indicate?

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Less that 3 months aging

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What two wine makers (uncle and nephew) produce the biodynamic Corullón in Bierzo?

A

Alvaro Palacios (of Priorat fame)
Ricardo Pérez

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Name three quality producers in Ribera del Duero other than Vega Sicilia

A

Dominio de Pingus
Pesquera
Aalto

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White wines labeled Rueda will be what blend?

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Minimum 50% Verdejo or Sauvignon often blended with Viura. May contain Chardonnay and Viognier.

17
Q

Red wines from Toro are typically what variety?

A

75% Tinta de Toro (strain of Tempranillo)
or
85% Garnacha

18
Q

What are the two Pagos in Castilla y Léon?

A

Abadía Retuerta
Dehesa Peñalba

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