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DOs Flashcards

1
Q

What are the 2 DOCs?

A

Rioja and Priorat

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2
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Name 2 DOs from the North-West (Galicia)

A

Rias Baixas and Ribeiro

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3
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What is the key grape for Rias Baixas?

A

Albarino

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4
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Name 2 DOs from North Central Spain (Castilla Y Leon)

A

Ribera del Duero and Rueda

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5
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Name one DOs from Northern Spain

A

Navarra

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6
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Name 2 DOs from North Eastern Spain (Aragon)

A

Cataluna and Penedes

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7
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Which DOC is in North Eastern Spain?

A

Priorato

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8
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Which DOC is in Northern Spain?

A

Rioja

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9
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What is DO Rias Baixas known for?

A

unoaked, lemony whites (albarinos)

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10
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Describe the soil of Rias Baixas

A

rocky

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11
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What are the key grapes for DO Ribeiro?

A

Palomino;
Treixadura;
Torrontes

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12
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Describe the topography of DO Ribeiro

A

hillside growing with steep slopes

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13
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Describe the climate of DO Ribeiro

A

it is a transition zone between oceanic and Mediterranean

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14
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Describe the wines of DO Ribeiro

A

known for whites; known for their fresh, slightly acidic taste

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15
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Describe the topography of DO Ribeira Sacra

A

steep hillsides to maximize vine exposure to the sun

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16
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Describe the soil of DO Ribeira Sacra

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generally all are alluvial, over a slate based subsoil

17
Q

Describe the climate of DO Ribeira Sacra

A

more continental than Atlantic; long hot summers and cool autumns; high rainfall

18
Q

What are the key grapes of DO Ribeira Sacra?

A

Albarino;
Treixadura;
Godello;
Torrontes;

19
Q

Does DO Ribeira Sacra produce reds or whites?

20
Q

What are the wines of DO Ribeira Sacra known for

A

fruit forward, medium body, fresh character

21
Q

Describe the topography of DO Valdeorras

A

on the banks of the river Sil in the south of the province of Ourense (Galicia)

22
Q

Describe the climate of DO Valdeorras

A

combo of Atlantic, continental, and a specific micro-climate in the Sil Valley

23
Q

What is the key white grape of DO Valdeorras?

24
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What is the key red grape of DO Valdeorras?

25
Q

What are the wines of DO Valdeorras known for?

A

their fruit forward, medium body character

26
Q

What special estate is located in DO Ribera del Duero?

A

Bodegas Vega Sicilia winery

27
Q

Describe the topography of DO Bierzo

A

special microclimate which is beneficial for microculture

28
Q

Describe the climate of DO Bierzo

A

cool, Atlantic influence

29
Q

What is the key grape for DO Bierzo?

A

Mencia (red)

30
Q

Describe the culture/area of DO Bierzo

A

rural, remote, lush and beautiful with lots of castles; vine trunks can be 30-50 years old

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