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Murcia Flashcards

1
Q

One of the most significant of the southern Roman settlements was?

A

Fuente del Pinar near Yecla along the Via Augusta in northern Murcia.

Ruins of winemaking facilities dating back to the 1st and 2nd centuries CE.

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What percentage of of Murcia lies at elevations higher than 1969 ft/600 m?

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30%

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3
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Which is the smallest DO in Murcia?

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DO Yecla

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4
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Which DO is shared between Murcia and Castilla-La Mancha?

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DO Jumilla

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5
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What is the term used in the Murcia region that means “ungrafted grapevine”?

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Pie Franco

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6
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Climate of DO Bullas

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Mediterranean with Continental Influences

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7
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What is the principal style of DO Bullas?

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Tintos

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8
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DO Bullas does allow vinos blancos production?

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Yes with preferred Macabeo and Authorized - Airén, Chardonnay, Malvasia, SavBlanc

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9
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DO Bullas consists of?

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2 non-contiguous growing areas

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10
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Which DO in Murcia has growing areas at of the highest elevations?

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DO Bullas

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11
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Soils of DO Bullas?

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Much of the surface of the high-elevation vineyards has to be ripped and broken by mechanical means prior to planting

Limestone excellent drainage (remember, heavy storms in Sep and Oct)

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12
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How much Monastrell is planted in DO Bullas?

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80%+

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13
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What soil type dominates the vineyard areas of DOs Jumilla and Yecla?

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Limestone

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14
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Rosado and Tinto of DO Bullas require a minimum of _% Monastrell

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60%

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15
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How is the topsoil in Antiplano de Jumilla-Yacla?

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So hard that it needs to be mechanically broken before planting
Limestone hardpan

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16
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What percentage of DO Yecla’s production is exported?

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nearly 95%

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17
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How much rainfall does Murcia receive given its proximity to the Mediterranean?

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Very little less than 300mm

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18
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What are the common climate risks for viticulture in Murcia?

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Summer droughts
rainiest in autumn and spring.
Torrential downpours and hailstorms in autumn

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19
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Which DO of Murcia was spared phylloxera because of its acidic soils?

A

DO Jumilla

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20
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What is the primary red variety in Murcia?

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Monastrell

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21
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What are the characteristics of Monastrell?

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Thick-skinned
Late-ripening
Frost-resistant
Drought-resistant

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22
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What are the blending partners of Monastrell?

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Garnacha Tintorera in particular 
Cencibel/Tempranillo
Garnacha Tinta
CS
Merlot
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23
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White varieties in Murcia?

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Macabeo
Airen
Chardonnay

24
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DO Jumilla was spared from Phylloxera due to?

A

The soil’s high acidic lime subsoil

25
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What is Murcia legal status?

A

A uniprovincial autonomous community

26
Q

How many uniprovincial autonomous communities in Spain?

27
Q

Location of Murcia?

A

Southeastern Spain bordered by Valencia to the east, Castilla La Mancha to the northwest and Andalucia to the southwest

28
Q

Capital city of Murcia?

29
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Climate in Murcia?

A

Mediterranean

30
Q

Mountain ranges in Murcia?

A

The Cordillera Prébetica range bisects the region

31
Q

What is the Altiplano de Jumilla-Yecla?

A

High plateau in northwestern Murcia between the Meseta Central and the Mediterranean- most vineyards are here

32
Q

Two principal rivers in Murcia?

A

Segura and Guadalentín

flow through the valleys of the Sistema Betico to Mediterranean Sea

33
Q

Most planted grape in Murcia?

A

Monastrell

34
Q

Southernmost and westernmost DO in Murcia

35
Q

Newest appellation in Murcia?

36
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Murcia’s oldest wine region?

A

DO Jumilla

37
Q

One of the three Spanish DOPs located in more than one autonomous community

A

DO Jumilla

38
Q

Smallest DOP in Murcia

39
Q

DO Located on the Altiplano?

40
Q

Where were the 2nd oldest human remains found in Murcia?

A

In Sima de las Palomas in Campo de Cartegena (coast), along with Neanderthal dating 150k-35k years ago

41
Q

Who were the 1st civilization in Murcia?

A

Phoenicians

42
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What are Monastrell requirements for Vino Tinto in Murcia?

A

There are no requirements for minimum Monastrell only >85% for “Tinto Monastrell”

43
Q

Where are some of Spain’s oldest ruins found?

A

Fuente del Pinar in Murcia, near Yecla

44
Q

What province in Castella La Mancha is 60% of DO Jumilla found?

45
Q

Where is most of the production (70%) of DO Jumilla located?

A

Town of Jumilla

46
Q

What percentage of Monastrell are planted in DO Jumilla?

A

More than 80%

47
Q

What percentage of Monastrell are planted in DO Yecla?

A

More than 85%

48
Q

Are vinos blancos allowed in DO Yecla?

A

Yes but only 5% production with authorized grapes such as Macabeo, Airén, Merseguera, Malvasia, Chardonnay.

49
Q

Other than Monastrell, what is the breakdown of red versus white grapes in DO Yecla?

A

85% Monastrell, 10% red, 5% white

50
Q

What is the difference between DO Jumilla and DO Yecla wines?

A

Both Monastrell, but Yecla is slightly more fruit-driven and lower ABV.

51
Q

What is the difference between DO Bullas and DO Jumilla / DO Yecla wines?

A

Higher altitude in Bullas with more fresh fruit, acidity and lower ABV

52
Q

What is Murcia’s biggest wine exporter?

53
Q

What is the large lagoon in Murcia called?

54
Q

What was the name of the major flood in Murcia late 1800s?

A

La Riada de Santa Teresa

55
Q

What DO overlaps DO La Mancha?

A

DO Uclés - 3 munis in NE in Toledo province

DO Jumilla

56
Q

DO Jumilla vineyard land in
Murcia is ___%
Castilla-La Mancha ___%

DO Jumilla wine production in
Jumilla in Murcia: __%

57
Q

How much Monastrell is planted in DO Bullas?

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