labeling/terms Flashcards
Crianza
red: 6 months in barrel, 2 yrs. total
Rioja-12 months, 2 yrs total
white:6 months in barrel
1 year otal
Reserva
red: 12 months in barrel, 3 yrs. total
white: 6 months in barrel, 2 years total
Gran Reserva
red: 18 months, five years total
rioja-24 months, five years total
white: 6 months, 5 years
vino noble
min 18 months in barrica or bottle
vino viejo
min 36 months in oxidative environment
vino anejo
min 24 months in barrica or bottle
Cencibel
tempranillo (CLM)
sherry grapes
palomino, moscatel, pedro X
albariza soil
chalk with clay and sand
palomino
barro soil
clay w/ iron oxide, chalk, sand
Pedro X
arena soil
sandy
moscatel
cava requirements
min. 9 months sur lie
white or rose
any sweetness
Cava Reserva requirements
min 15 months sur lie
white or rose
brut or drier
Cava Gran Reserva Requirements
min. 30 months sur lie
white or rose
brut or drier