Castilla y Leon and Catalunya Flashcards
There are 9 DOs in Castilla y Leon, how many can you name?
- Arlanza
- Arribes
- Bierzo
- Cigales
- Ribera del Duero
- Rueda
- Tierra de Leon
- Tierra del Vino de Zamora
- Toro
True or False,
Both of DOCa in Spain are found in Castilla y Leon
False!
Neither Rioja or Priorat are located within Castilla y Leon
Mencia must make up what percentage of red wines and rose wines in Bierzo?
70% for the reds
50% for the roses
What is the other red grape used in red wines from Bierzo?
Garnacha Tintorera
What is another name for Garnacha Tintorera?
Alicante Bouschet
What percentage of the plantings in Bierzo are dedicated to Garnacha Tintorera?
2%, so most of the time red wines from Bierzo are 100% Mencia
Over 80% of the plantings in Bierzo are estimated to be over ___ years old
60 years old
What is the main grape of the Toro DO?
Tinto de Toro
What was the first winery established in Ribera del Duero?
Vega Sicilia
What are the aging requirements for Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva clarete/roses in Ribera del Duero?
Crianza: min 18 months, min. 6 months in oak
Rerserva: min 24 months, min 6 months in oak
Gran Reserva: min 48 months , min 6 months in oak
What are the aging requirements for Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva Red wines in Ribera del Duero?
Crianza: min 24 months, min 12 months in oak
Reserva: min 36 months, min 12 months in oak
Gran Reserva: min 60 months, min 24 months in oak
What are the 2 different names for Tempranillo in Ribera del Duero?
- Tinto Fino
- Tinta del Pais
True or Flase,
White wines are not allowed for production under DO regulations?
Surprisingly, it is true.
Aside from Tempranillo, what other grapes are authorized for use in Ribera del Duero reds?
Bonus: Which authorized grape is white?
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Malbec
- Garnacha
- Albillo Mayor - White
What are the key white grape varietals in Rueda?
- Verdejo
- Sauvignon Blanc
Aside from Verdejo and Sauvignon Blanc, what are the other authorized white grapes in Rueda?
- Viognier
- Chardonnay
- Viura
- Palomino Fino
What are the authorized red grape varietals in Rueda?
- Tempranillo
- Garnacha Tinta
- Syrah
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
What is Rueda Palido and Rueda Dorado?
A fortified, oxidative style of wine made from Palomino Fino or Verdejo
It is important to note that this style has fallen out of style for the most part
Catalunya is home to how many DOCa’s?
One; Priorat
Name as many of the DOs found in Catalunya as you can (there are 12)
- Alella
- Catalunya
- Cava
- Conca de Barbera
- Costers del Segre
- Emporda
- Montsant
- Penedes
- Pla de Bages
- Priorat
- Tarragona
- Terra Alta
Where is the vast majority of Cava production carried out?
Penedes (95%)
Name the grape varietals used in both Blanc and Rose styles of Cava
- Xarel’lo
- Parellada
- Macabeu
- Chardonnay
- Malvasia
- Pinot Noir
- Monastrell
- Garnatxa Negre
- Trepat (Rose only)
The Priorat DOQ is entirely encompassed by which DO?
Montsant
What is the famous soil in Priorat?
Llicorella, a mix of black slate and quartzite
Name the 5 ‘clos’ wines produced in Priorat
- Rene Barbiers Clos Mogador
- Palacios’ Clos Dofi
- Clos Erasmus
- Clos de l’Obac
- Clos Martinet
List all of the red grapes authorized in Priorat
- Garnatxa Negre
- Carinyena
- Garnatxa Peluda
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Cabernet Franc
- Ull de Llebre
- Pinot Noir
- Syrah
- Merlot
- Picapoll Negre
What is the name for Tempranillo in Priorat?
Ull de Llebre
How many different zone is Penedes split into?
Three!
- Baix-Penedes
- Medio-Penedes
- Alt-Penedes
What does it mean if Vi de Vila appears on a bottle of wine from Priorat?
That the wine was made in one of priorats twelve village. Usually one of the Village names will be in front of Vi de Vila
Ex: El Lloar Vi de Vila
What are all of the different vineyard classifications in Priorat?
- Vi de Paratge
- Vi de Vinya Classificada
- Vi de Gran Vinya Classificada
- Velles Vinyes
If a bottle of wine from Priorat has the term Vi de Paratge on the label, what will that indicate?
That the wine comes from one of the 459 single paratge, or named site.
Similar to Lieu dit.
If a bottle of wine from Priorat has the term Vi de Classificada on the label, what will that indicate?
That it is a wine from a single vineyard of particular merit within a paratje.
Similar to a Cru
If a bottle of wine from Priorat has the term Vi de Gran Classificada, what will that indicate?
That the wine comes from single vineyard of exceptional merit within a paratge.
This is equivelent to a grand cru.
