Central Platteau Flashcards
What is the DO around Madrid?
Vinos de Madrid
What are the subzones of the Vinos de Madrid DO?
Arganda the largest
Navalcarnero
San Martín de Valdeiglesias
El Molar
What varietals are recommended in the Arganda subzone?
Blanco: Malvar
Tinto: Tinto Fino (Tempranillo)
What mountain range shields the San Martín subzone from Northerly winds?
Sierra de Gredos
What are sobremadre wines in Madrid?
Traditional wines produced by long maceration
What are the recommended varietals of the San Martín de Valdeiglesias sub zone?
Blanco: Albillo Real
Tinto: Garnacha Tinta
What are the DOs of Castilla La Mancha?
La Mancha
Almansa
Manchuela
Mondéjar
Méntrida
Ribera del Júcar
Uclés
Valdepeñas
What is marco real in La Mancha DO?
Head trained vines that are spaced 2.5 from the next to reduce competition for water
What is the most prevalent white wine of La Mancha?
Airén
What is Tempranillo called in La Mancha?
Cencibel
What river / body of water runs between the Mancheula and La Mancha subzones?
Júcar river and the Alarcón dam
What styles of wine is Valdepeñas best known for?
Red wine from Tempranillo. Historically known for aloques or claretes, light bodied reds that were frequently a blend of red and white varietals
What river flows through the Mandéjar DO?
Tagus
What river cuts through the Extremadura region of Spain?
Guadiana river - gives its name to the sole DO - Ribeira del Guadiana
