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Ebro River Valley Flashcards

1
Q

When was Granada incorporated into the Spanish Empire?

A

1492

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2
Q

Who inhabited Navarra?

A

Vascones (Basques)

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3
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What year did Navarra loose western Basque territories to Castile?

A

1200

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4
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When louse arrived, what percentage of vineyards did they loose?

A

95%

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5
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What are the 3 sections of Navarra?

A

Montana (North), Zone Media (Central), Ribera (South)

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6
Q

What area has lowest temperatures and most rain?

A

Montana

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7
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What section has the largest diurnal temp swings and lowest rain?

A

Ribera

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8
Q

Highest Peak?

A

Mesa de los tres reyes

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9
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What ranges create Northern border between Navarra and France?

A

Montes Vascos, Pirineos

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10
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What forms Navarra’s southern border?

A

Ebro River Basin, La Rioja

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11
Q

Soils in South?

A

Limestone

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12
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Soils in North?

A

Alluvial

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13
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Soils throughout Ebro River Basin?

A

Sedimentary

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14
Q

1 red grape?

A

Tempranillo

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15
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1 white grape?

A

Chardonnay

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16
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Where are vineyards located?

A

Southern half of region, on hillside slopes/valley floors

17
Q

How are roses made in DO Navarra?

A

Sangrado method

18
Q

What 3 grapes are used in blended reds?

A

Tempranillo, Cab Sauv, Merlot

19
Q

How many subzones in DO Navarra?

A

5

20
Q

Western most subzone, highest elevations, borders parts of Pais Vasco and La Rioja?

A

Tierra Estella

21
Q

Most humid subzone, Arga river cuts through, most diverse palate of grapes?

A

Valdizarbe

22
Q

Subzone know for vino rosados, located at the foothill of the Pirineos?

A

Baja Montana

23
Q

Subzone at the center of Navarra, large diurnal temp shifts, vineyards on high terraces?

A

Ribera Alta

24
Q

Southernmost subzone, warmest, Ebro River cuts through?

A

Ribera Baja

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