ES_Castilla y León_Toro Flashcards

1
Q

Grapes of Toro
2 Red
3 White

A

• Tempranillo
• Grenacha
• Malvasia
• Verdejo
• Albillo Real

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Toro Location
3 Facts

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• Northwest Castilla y León
• 40 Miles east of Portugal
• On Douro River

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Mountain Range north of Toro

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Cordillera Cantábrica “Cantabrian Mountains”

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Toro Climate

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* Continental with dry, hot summers and cold, harsh winters
* Temperatures range from 37F to 97F

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5
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Toro vs Tempranillo
7 Facts

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  • Shared genotypes (genetic code)
  • Different phenotypes (physical characteristics)
  • Longer vegetative cycle
  • Thicker skin
  • Deeper color
  • Higher tannin
  • Full body
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