Navarra Flashcards
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What is the size and location of Navarra DO
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- North East of La Rioja
- 100kms south of Papalona
- less than 10,200ha undervine
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What are the climatic influences of Navarra DO
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- Atlantic Ocean
- Mediterranean Sea
- Pyrenees
3
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Name the 5 subregions of Navarra DO
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- Baja Montana (NTH)
- Valdizarbe (NTH)
- Tierra Estella (NTH)
- Ribera Alta (STH)
- Ribera Baja (STH)
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What are the grape varieties of Navarra DO
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- Garnacha
- Tempranillo
- International Varieties; Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot & Chardonnay
Garnacha used for traditional deep coloured rosé
Tempranillo was planted through government intervention making it most planted grape variety
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What are the styles of wine made in Navarra DO
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- Tempranillo; Single Varietal Wine
- Cabernet & Merlot; blended togeterh with Garnacha & Tempranillo (range of styles)
- Chardonnay; both oaked and unoaked
- Garnacha; ligher bodied in North, fuller bodied in south
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Describe the Rosé produced in Navarra DO
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- Medium to deep coloured
- Garnacha; blended with Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon & Merlot
- Generally sourced from Northerly sub regions
- Short Maceration; 3-4hrs for pale, 6-12 for deeper coloured
- Stainless steel fermentation
- Bottled early for fresh berry flavours
Direct Pressing is forbidden for rosé
some oak is used
7
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What are the quality levels of Navarra DO wines
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- Generally good to very good
- Occasionally outstanding
- Mostly inexpensive to mid-priced
Some premium wines
Notable Producers: Domains Lupier & Bodegas J. Chivite
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