Galicia Flashcards
Palomino is an authorized grape in which region of Galicia
Ribeiro
Valdeorras
Vine training system in Rías Baixas
Vines are historically trained to a parral, or pergola system
Subzones of Rías Baixas
Principal grape of Ribeira Sacra
Blanco:
Godello, Loureira, Treixadura, Dona Branca, Albariño, Torrontés, Branco lexítimo, and Caíño Blanco
Tinto:
Min. 70% Mencia
Merenzao, Brancellao, Sousón, Caiño Tinto
Vino Tostado:
What is it
Drying requirement
Must weight requirement
Residual sugar requirement
It may be found in which DO of Galicia
Dried grape wine similar to Vin Santo
Grapes are left to dry for a min. of 3 months
Min. must weight of 350 g/L
Min. residual sugar: 120 g/l
Aged in oak or cherry casks for min. of 6 months followed by min. of 3 months in bottle before release
May be found in Ribeiro (most important), and Valdeorras
Ribeira Sacra DO was established in which year
1996
How is the climate of Valdeorras compared to other appellations in Galicia
The Sil River flows through the appellation, but the region has a more continental climate than elsewhere in Galicia - less humid, and with drier, hotter summers
Decomposed granite soil found in Rías Baixas is locally known as what
Xabre
Low water retention that serves the rainy environment well
Soil structure of each subzones in Rías Baixas
Val do Salnés, O Rosal, Soutomaior: Alluvial over granite
Condado do Tea: Both granite and slate on the surface with lighter granite subsoil
Ribeira do Ulla: Mainly alluvial
Blending requirement of wines with each subzone designation in Rías Baixas
Val do Salnés / Ribeira do Ulla: min. 70% Albariño, Loureira, Treixadura, Caíño Blanco
O Rosal: min. 70% combined Albariño and Loureira
Condado do Tea: min. 70% combined Albariño and Treixadura
Soutomaior may not be labeled as subzone
Which subzone in Rías Baixas is:
* Smallest in both production an size
Soutomaior
Valdeorras DO was established in which year
1945
Which white and red grape in Valdeorras may be varietally labelled with min. how many percent in Valdeorras
Mencía (min. 85%) and Godello (min. 100%) can be varietally labelled
Synonym of Caiño Tinto in Ribeiro
Caiño Bravo or Caiño Longo
Two major rivers in Ribeira Sacra
Sil
Miño
Principal grapes in Monterrei
Blanco:
Dona Branca, Godello, Treixadura
Principal red grape:
Mencía, Merenzao (Bastardo)
Difference in style of Mencia between Ribeira Sacra and Bierzo
Mencía can achieve wines perceived as crunchier and lighter in body than those from Bierzo - but often just as complex
Rías Baixas DO was established in which year
1988
Which subzone in Rías Baixas is:
* Broader, richer style of Albariño
* More Atlantic influence
O Rosal
Ribeiro DO was established in which year
1932
Principal Soils of Monterrei
Mostly alluvial clay in valleys of tributaries of the river Támega
Subzones of Monterrei
Valle de Monterrei
Ladera de Monterrei
Rías Baixas labeled with ‘Blanco Barrica’ aging and oak requirement
Min. 3 months in wood
(max. 600 liter capacity)
Recommended grapes of Rías Baixas
Blanco:
Albariño, Loureira, Treixadura, Caiño Blanco
Tinto:
Caiño Tinto, Espadeiro, Loureira Tinta, Sousón
Bastardo is known as what in Ribeira Sacra
Merenzao
Aging requirement of the following in Ribeira Sacra:
Blanco Barrica & Garda
Tinto Barrica & Garda
Blanco Barrica: min. 3 months in wooden barrels of no more than 600 liters capacity
Blanco Garda: min. 4 months in wooden tanks of no more than 8,000L, or concrete tanks of no more than 5,000L. The use of Stainless Steel tanks is prohibited.
Tinto Barrica: min. 6 months in wooden barrels of no more than 500 liters capacity
Tinto Garda: min. 7 months in wooden tanks of no more than 10,000L, or concrete tanks of no more than 5,000L. The use of Stainless Steel tanks is prohibited.
Three notable producers in Ribeira Sacra
Guímaro
Algueira
Dominio do Bibei
Which subzone in Rías Baixas is:
* Northernmost
* Youngest subzone and only a small contributor to total output
Ribeira do Ulla
DO of Galicia
Monterrei
Ribeira Sacra
Rías Baixas
Valdeorras
Ribeiro
Recommended grape of Ribeiro
Blanco:
Treixadura, Torrontés, Godello, Lado, Loureira, Albariño, Caiño Blanco
Tinto:
Caiño Tinto (also known as Caiño Bravo or Caiño Longo)
Ferrón, Sousón, Brancellao, Mencía
Which subzone in Rías Baixas is:
* Largest and most historic subzone
* Coldest and wettest area
* Marked salinity
Val do Salnés
Monterrei DO was established in which year
1996
Name the major river(s) in Valdeorras
Sil River
(Miño river turned North in Ribeira Sacra)
Subregion of Ribeira Sacra
Identify Miño and Sil rivers
Which one is the most historic and often viewed as highest in quality
Amandi is the most historic and often viewed as highest in quality
Valdeorras is largely associated with what kind of soil
Valdeorras is largely associated with slate, not only in terms of winegrowing but also for roof tiles, an important export
What is labelling term Súmmum means in Ribeira Sacra
Súmmum: 85% principal grapes
Which river flows through Monterrei
Támega River
What are Vinhão and Alvarelhão in Portugal known as in Ribeira Sacra
Vinhão: Sousón
Alvarelhão: Brancellao
Which is the first commercial winery in Rías Baixas and founded in which year
Palacio de Fefiñanes in 1904
Which subzone in Rías Baixas is:
* Warmest and driest subzone
* Largest contributor to red wine production
Condado do Tea
Grape of Espumoso of Valdeorras DO
Min. 85% Godello
