Navarra

Question 1

Name the three autonomous communities of the Ebro River Valley

Answer 1

Comunidad Foral de Navarra
Aragón
La Rioja

Question 2

In which centuries did monasteries, wine, and the Camino de Santiago get going to Navarra’s benefit?

Answer 2

9-10C

Question 3

Under French rule in 13C, which grapes were introduced to Navarra?

Answer 3

Chardonnay and Pinot Noir (Burgundian)

Question 4

Outline the history of phylloxera in Navarra

Answer 4

In 19C phylloxera devastated France, driving demand for Navarrese wine, and sending French winemakers to Navarra. A decade later phylloxera devastates 95% of Navarra’s vineyards and over 80 varieties. Not replanted until 20C, mainly to Garnacha.

Question 5

Outline Franco’s involvement in Navarra

Answer 5

Navarra was his northern stronghold against the Republic. After victory he rewarded Navarra with freedoms from the fueros

Question 6

Navarra is bordered by?

Answer 6

N: France
W: País Vasco, La Rioja
E&S: Aragón

Question 7

Navarra is divided into how many provinces?

Answer 7

There is only one province in Navarra

Question 8

Navarra is traditionally divided into what three sections?

Answer 8

Montaña (N)
Zona Media (C)
Ribera (S by Ebro)

Question 9

Capital, largest city in Navarra?

Answer 9

Pamplona
(195k, 30%, or 50% with metro area)

Question 10

Climate of Navarra?

Answer 10

Continental
Some maritime in N

Question 11

Which zone of Navarra is coldest and wettest?

Answer 11

Montaña

Question 12

Which zone of Navarra is driest?

Answer 12

Ribera

Question 13

Which two zones of Navarra contain most of the vineyards?

Answer 13

Zona Media
Ribera

Question 14

Which zone of Navarra most receives the Cierzo wind?

Answer 14

Ribera

Question 15

What is the name of the area of SE Navarra that is semi-arid desert?

Answer 15

Bardenas Reales

Question 16

Name the two northern mountain ranges in Navarra?

Answer 16

Montes Vascos (E end of Cordillera Cantábrica)
Pirineos

Question 17

Name three tributaries to the Ebro in Navarra that feed wine areas

Answer 17

Ega
Arga
Aragón

Question 18

Which soil types are prevalent throughout Navarra?

Answer 18

Sedimentary:
loams
marls
sands

Question 19

Main soil type in northern Navarra?

Answer 19

Alluvial

Question 20

Soils in Navarra that are near the Sierra de la Demanda in La Rioja are richer in…?

Answer 20

Limestone

Question 21

Soils in Navarra that are close to the Ebro river contain more…?

Answer 21

Clay

Question 22

Navarra is unusual in Spain as a continuing proponent of what kind of grapes?

Answer 22

International
(30% planted to Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, but still outweighed by Spanish grapes Tempranillo and Garnacha Tinta)

Question 23

Which is more planted in Navarra: Tempranillo or Garnacha Tinta?

Answer 23

Tempranillo (34%,
vs Garnacha Tinta 23%)

Question 24

Proportion of Navarrese vineyard planted to red grapes?

Answer 24

90%

Question 25

90% of Navarra's vineyard is planted to red, but what proportion of the wine is tinto and why?

Answer 25

60% Rosado is 30%

Question 26

Most-planted white grape in Navarra?

Answer 26

Chardonnay 5%

Question 27

Blanco styles made in Navarra?

Answer 27

Most for early consumption Some Burgundian style Chardonnay

Question 28

Main grape for rosado in Navarra?

Answer 28

Garnacha

Question 29

Rules for rosado labelled DO Navarra? Resulting character?

Answer 29

Sangrado (saignée) 40L/100kg Free run only, takes hours Significant extract of flavour and colour, some light tannin

Question 30

What are the ageing categories for tinto wine in Navarra?

Answer 30

The usual Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva

Question 31

Typical Navarrese tinto blend? Typical single?

Answer 31

Blend: Tempranillo / Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot Single: Garnacha (young and aged)

Question 32

Name the five subzones of DO Navarra

Answer 32

Tierra Estella Valdizarbe Baja Montańa Ribera Alta Ribera Baja

Question 33

Which of the five subzones of DO Navarra is the westernmost?

Answer 33

Tierra Estella

Question 34

Which of the five subzones of DO Navarra is the highest?

Answer 34

Tierra Estella

Question 35

Which of the five subzones of DO Navarra is the most humid?

Answer 35

Valdizarbe

Question 36

Which of the five subzones of DO Navarra has the most diverse grapes?

Answer 36

Valdizarbe

Question 37

Which of the five subzones of DO Navarra is best known for its intense rosados?

Answer 37

Baja Montaña

Question 38

Which of the five subzones of DO Navarra has a truly continental climate?

Answer 38

Ribera Alta

Question 39

Which of the five subzones of DO Navarra has all three Ebro tributaries?

Answer 39

Ribera Alta

Question 40

Which of the five subzones of DO Navarra is the southernmost?

Answer 40

Ribera Baja

Question 41

Which of the five subzones of DO Navarra is the warmest?

Answer 41

Ribera Baja

Question 42

Which of the five subzones of DO Navarra contains only one tributary of the Ebro - the Arga?

Answer 42

Valdizarbe

Question 43

Which of the five subzones of DO Navarra grows Malvasía Riojana?

Answer 43

Valdizarbe

Question 44

Which of the five subzones of DO Navarra has only Tempranillo and Garnacha Tinta as primary grapes?

Answer 44

Baja Montaña

Question 45

Which of the five subzones of DO Navarra have Moscatel de Grano Menudo as a primary grape?

Answer 45

Ribera Alta Ribera Baja