Deck 2 Spain1 Burg2 Jura/Savoie Flashcards
What is the tiered hierarchy of DOP appelations in spain
DOCa (Denominacion de origine Calificada)
(DO Pago)
DO
VCIG (Vinos de Calidad con Indicacion Geografica)
What is the IGP level of spanish wine called?
VdlT(Vinos de la Tierra)
What must a DO Pago comply with to gain certification
Lower yields
Proven international acclaim
10 year of vintages
Crianza aging for both DO general and Rioja/Ribera
White Rose:
DO 18m 6moak RR 18m 6moak
Red:
DO 24m 6moak RR 24m 12moak
Reserva aging for both DO general and Rioja/Ribera
White/rose:
DO 24m 6moak RR 24m 6moak
Red:
DO 36m 12moak RR 36m 12moak 6bott
G Reserva aging for both DO general and Rioja/Ribera
White/rose:
48m 6moak RR 48m 6oak *
Red:
DO 60m 18moak RR 60m 24moak 24bott
*remainder in bottle or oak
What are the different barrel sizes mandated in Rioja and other DO general aging terms
DO general: Max capacity 330l
Rioja: Max capacity 225l
What does a wine labelled ‘Noble’ indicate
18months aged in a cask less than 600l/bottle
What does a wine labelled ‘Anejo’ indicate
24 months aged in a cask less than 600l/bottle
What river is rioja located on? what other river is it a tributary of
Oja - which is a tributary of the Ebro
3 subzones of Rioja
Rioja Alta, Rioja Oriental, Rioja Alavesa
In what sub region of rioja does garnacha perform best and why
Rioja oreintal - warmest of the 3 subzones andiron rich clay also suits
In which rioja subzone is rioja Joven most commonly made
Alavesa
What are sparkling wines made in rioja called
vino espumoso de calidad
What are the extra specifications for vino espumoso de calidad to be labelled Gran Anada?
Aged 36 months on lees, from one stated vintage
How long does regular vino espumoso de Calidad spend on lees
15 months
What grapes make up 85% of a Rioja tinto blend
min 85% Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Garnacha (Carignan), Graciano, Maturana Tinta
What are the conditions to labelling a wine Vinedo singulares
Lower yield
Hand harvest
vineyard approval by consejo
35yo vine age
100% from vineyard
10 year history of wines from vineyard
subzones of Navarra
Ribera Alta
Ribera Baja
Baja Montana
Tierra Estrella
Valdizarbe
DO pago in Navarra with subzone
Senorio di Aranzano and Prado Irache in Teirra di Estrella
Bodega Otazu in Valdizarbe
Bodega Bolandin in Robera Baja
DOs of Aragon
Campo de Borja
Calatayud
Carinena
Somontano
Where is the Pago Ayles
Aragon
Which DO is an extension of the warm subzones of Rioja Oriental and Ribera Baja
Campo de borja
When was rioja granted DOCa?
1991 - the first awarded
Which DO located in Aragon was one of the first created in 1932
Carinena
Dos of Galicia
Rias Baixas
Ribeiro
Valdeorras
Ribera Sacra
Monterrei
subzones of rias baixas
Val do Salnes
Ribeira do Ulla
Soutomaior
O Rosal
Condado do Tea
White grapes of Rias Baixas
Albarino, Loreira, Treixadura, Caino blanco and Autorised Torrontes and Godello
What is the min % Albarino in a bottle labelled Rias Baixas Albarino
100%
Red grapes of Rias Baixas
Caino tinto, Espadeiro, Loureira tinta, Souson and Authorised Mencia and Brancellao
What DO would you associate with Vino Tostado and what is it?
A dried grape wine from Ribeiro
Subzones of Ribera Sacra
Amandi Chantada, Ribeiras do Mino, Ribeiras do Sil, Quirogi-Bebei
Min % Mencia for Ribeira Sacra reds
70%
What are the three Txakoli DOs
Getariaki Txakolina
Bizkaiko Txakolina
Arabako Txakolina
What is the main Txakoli white grape
Ondarrabi Zuri
What is the main Txakoli red grape
Ondarrabi Beltza
What is the assemblage rules for rose in the three Txakoli DOs and what is the style called
min 50% Onbdarrabi Beltza. Called Ojo de gallo
How would you describe the climate of the Duero river DOs in Castilla y Leon
Extreme continetal- large diurnal range. Extreme highs and lows
What are Vino de Villa and Vino de Paraje
Village and mono-parcel wines respectively
Where would you find Dominio de Tares and Pittacum
Bierzo
What does Roble mean on Ribera del Duero label
3 months in oak
Assemblage of white, rose and red Ribera del Duero
W: min 75% Albillo mayor
RO: min 50% authorised red
R: Min 75% Tinto fino/Tinto del pais (Temp)
In Rueda whites, what are the mandated grapes?
Min 50% Verdejo or Sauvignon blanc plus viura, viognier, chardonnay and palomino
What are the two VDL styles in Rueda
Vino Rueda Palido - biologically aged
Vino Rueda Dorado - Oxidative aging
Where would you find Numanthia-Termes and Bodega Pintia
Toro
Assemblage for Toro reds?
Min 75% Temp (Tinta de Toro) or Min 85% Garnacha
Where is Dehesa La Granja and who owns it?
A winery owned by Alejandro Fernandez of Pesquera in Tierra del Vino de Zamora