Ebro River Valley Flashcards
When was Granada incorporated into the Spanish Empire?
1492
Who inhabited Navarra?
Vascones (Basques)
What year did Navarra loose western Basque territories to Castile?
1200
When louse arrived, what percentage of vineyards did they loose?
95%
What are the 3 sections of Navarra?
Montana (North), Zone Media (Central), Ribera (South)
What area has lowest temperatures and most rain?
Montana
What section has the largest diurnal temp swings and lowest rain?
Ribera
Highest Peak?
Mesa de los tres reyes
What ranges create Northern border between Navarra and France?
Montes Vascos, Pirineos
What forms Navarra’s southern border?
Ebro River Basin, La Rioja
Soils in South?
Limestone
Soils in North?
Alluvial
Soils throughout Ebro River Basin?
Sedimentary
1 red grape?
Tempranillo
1 white grape?
Chardonnay
Where are vineyards located?
Southern half of region, on hillside slopes/valley floors
How are roses made in DO Navarra?
Sangrado method
What 3 grapes are used in blended reds?
Tempranillo, Cab Sauv, Merlot
How many subzones in DO Navarra?
5
Western most subzone, highest elevations, borders parts of Pais Vasco and La Rioja?
Tierra Estella
Most humid subzone, Arga river cuts through, most diverse palate of grapes?
Valdizarbe
Subzone know for vino rosados, located at the foothill of the Pirineos?
Baja Montana
Subzone at the center of Navarra, large diurnal temp shifts, vineyards on high terraces?
Ribera Alta
Southernmost subzone, warmest, Ebro River cuts through?
Ribera Baja
