Granada

Question 1

When was Granada promoted to DO from VCIG

Answer 1

2021 (Spain’s newest DO)

Question 2

Single subregion of Granada DO

Answer 2

Contraviesa-Alpujarra

Sparkling wine from this region is 70% Vijiriego (9 months if traditional method)

Question 3

Styles of wine permitted in Granada DO

Andalucia

Answer 3

Blanco
Rosado
Tinto
Espumoso / Vinos espumosos de calidad
Uva Sobremaduradas (blanco, rosado, tinto)
Contraviesa - Alpujarra Blanco/Rosado/Tinto/Espumoso
Espumoso must be min. 70% Vijiriego

Question 4

Authorized grapes of Granada (Andalucia)

Answer 4

Blanco: Vijiriego, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Moscatel de Alejandría, Moscatel de grano menudo o morisca, Pedro Ximenez, Palomino, Baladí Verdejo, Torrontés

Tinto: Tempranillo, Garnacha Tinta, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Syrah, Pinot Noir, Monastrell, Romé, Petit Verdot
Espumoso: Vijiriego, Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Moscatel de Alejandría, Moscatel de grano menudo o morisca, Torrontés

Question 5

What is vinos Sobremadurada? (a style of Granada)

Answer 5

Wine made from late harvested grapes

Question 6

What is Sierra de Contraviesa (Contraviesa-Alpujarra subzone) in Granada DO

Answer 6

a mountain in Granada and has an elevation of 1,302 metres. Sierra de Contraviesa is situated north of Las Alpujarras.