Castilla y Leon Flashcards
Name all wineries owned by Vega Sicilia
Alion - Ribera del Duero 1991
Pintia - Toro 2001
Macan - Rioja joint Venture with Benjamin de Rothschild
When did Alvarez Family buy Vega Sicilia?
1982
Name all 9 DO of Castille y Leon
Arlanza Ribera del Duero Cigales Rueda Toro Tierra del Vino de Zamora Arribes Tierra de leon Bierzo
Main viticulture threats
Frost
Synonyms of Tempranillo in Castilla y Leon?
Tinta del Pais, Tinto Fino, Tinto Aragones, Tinta de Toro
Name white grape in Ribera del Duero? What’s the use of it?
Albillo mayor, blended in red wine(max 5%) to soften it.
DO doesn’t allow white wine
Name all wines that Vega Sicila make
Valbuena - 5 year old, vintage dated, aged in american oak
Vega Sicilia Unico - aged for ~10 years in large wooden tanks, small new barrels, large old barrels, bottles
Vega Sicilia Uncio Reserva Especial - Blend of top vintages from Unico
Who is credited for realizing the potential of the region?
Alejandro Fernandez, although Vega Sicilia was here way earlier
When was Vega Sicilia founded and Bordeaux varieties planted in the estate?
1864
When was Ribera del Duero DO established?
1982
Who pioneered Verdejo in Rueda?
Marques de Riscal
When was Ruedo DO established?
1980 (First DO in Castilla y Leon)
Who introduced Sauvignon Blanc to Rueda?
Marques de Ruscal
White grapes of Rueda
Recommended - Verdejo
Authorized - Sauvignon Blanc, Viura, Palmino Fino
Synonym of Tempranillo in Toro
Tinta de Toro
