ES_Castilla y León_Toro Flashcards
1
Q
Grapes of Toro
2 Red
3 White
A
• Tempranillo
• Grenacha
• Malvasia
• Verdejo
• Albillo Real
2
Q
Toro Location
3 Facts
A
• Northwest Castilla y León
• 40 Miles east of Portugal
• On Douro River
3
Q
Mountain Range north of Toro
A
Cordillera Cantábrica “Cantabrian Mountains”
4
Q
Toro Climate
A
* Continental with dry, hot summers and cold, harsh winters
* Temperatures range from 37F to 97F
5
Q
Toro vs Tempranillo
7 Facts
A
- Shared genotypes (genetic code)
- Different phenotypes (physical characteristics)
- Longer vegetative cycle
- Thicker skin
- Deeper color
- Higher tannin
- Full body
