Galicia/Asturas Flashcards
DO’s of Galicia
Rias Baixas, Ribeiro, Riberia Sacra, Monterrei, Valdeorras
Year Rias Baixas DO was established?
1988
Subzones of Rias Baixas ?
Val do Salnés, Ribeira do Ulla, Soutomaior, O Rosal, Condado do Tea
What % of land are planted with Albarino in Rias Baixas?
90% (~3,600 HA)
How many grapes are permitted in Rias Baixas?
12
Name all white recomended grapes in Rias Baixas
Albariño, Loureira, Treixadura, Caiña Blanca
Name authorized white grapes in Rias Baixas
Torrontés, Godello
Name all recomended black grapes in Rias Baixas
Caiño Tinto, Espadeiro, Loureira Tinta, Sousón
Name all black authorized grapes in Rias Baixas
Mencia, Brancellao
How is Loureirno known in Rias Baixas?
Marqués
Ageing requriments for Blanco Barrica
3 months (max 600l barrels)
grape blend if Albarino is stated on lable
100% Albarino
Grape blend if Val do Salnés/Ribeira do Ulla is stated on label
minimum 70% of recomended grapes(Albariño, Loureira, Treixadura, Caiña Blanca)
grape blend if O Rosal is stated on the label
minimum 70% Albarino and Loureira(Marques)
grape blend if Condado de tea is stated on the label
minimum 70% Albarino and Treixadura
Climate in Ribero
Maritime, damp