Duero River Valley Flashcards
Within what autonomous community is the Duero River Valley?
Castilla y Leon
Where is Castilla y León?
Northwestern Spain
Is Castilla y Leon landlocked?
Yes
How many autonomous communities border Castilla y Leon?
9
How many provinces does Castilla y Leon have?
9
How many tributaries does the Duero have?
about 200
Important mountains
Montes de Leon, Cordillera Cantabrica, Sistema Iberico and Sistema Central
Climate
Continental
Where are the vineyards located?
The majority of the vineyards are on or near the Duero River or one of its tributaries
The Duero River Basin lies within multiple autonomous communities T o F?
T
Castilla Leon occupies which part of the Meseta?
North
Two main topographical components of Castilla y Leon?
Duero River Basin and the mountain ranges surrounding it
Duero River Basin is the largest on the Iberian Peninsula
T o F?
T
How many soils in DO Ribera del Duero?
32
In how many DOs of Castilla y Leon is Tempranillo authorized?
12 out of 13
In which DO is Tempranillo not dominant?
Bierzo
Dominant grape in Bierzo?
Mencia
Name 3 tempranillo synonims
Tinto fino, tinta del pais, tinta de toro
The only wine region in Castilla y Leon where vinos blancos take the lead
Rueda
main grape in Rueda?
Verdejo
Is Tempranillo early or late rippening?
early
traditional method for rosados used in DO Cigales
Clarete
Does clarete method crush red and white varieties together?
Yes
How many DOs in Castilla y Leon?
9
How many VCs in Castilla y Leon?
4
How many VT in Castilla y Leon?
1
Is Bierzo similar to Green Spain climatically?
Yes
Climate in Bierzo?
Continental climate with maritime influences
Preferred whites in Bierzo?
Godello, Malvasia
Preferred reds in Bierzo?
Mencia
DO Cigales produces mostly
rosado wine
Reds in DO Cigales are made from?
Tinta del Pais/Tempranillo, Garnacha tinta
Whites in DO Cigales are made from?
Verdejo
Ribera del Duero is the _____ largest producer by volume in Spain.
Second
What does Ribera del Duero mean?
River Bank of the Duero
Required aging time for Crianza
12 months in barrel and 24 before release
Required aging time for Reserva
12 months in barrel and 36 before release