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Navarra Flashcards

1
Q

Name the three autonomous communities of the Ebro River Valley

A

Comunidad Foral de Navarra
Aragón
La Rioja

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2
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In which centuries did monasteries, wine, and the Camino de Santiago get going to Navarra’s benefit?

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9-10C

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3
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Under French rule in 13C, which grapes were introduced to Navarra?

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Chardonnay and Pinot Noir (Burgundian)

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4
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Outline the history of phylloxera in Navarra

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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.

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5
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Outline Franco’s involvement in Navarra

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

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6
Q

Navarra is bordered by?

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

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7
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Navarra is divided into how many provinces?

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There is only one province in Navarra

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8
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Navarra is traditionally divided into what three sections?

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

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9
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Capital, largest city in Navarra?

A

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

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10
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Climate of Navarra?

A

Continental
Some maritime in N

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11
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Which zone of Navarra is coldest and wettest?

A

Montaña

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12
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Which zone of Navarra is driest?

A

Ribera

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13
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Which two zones of Navarra contain most of the vineyards?

A

Zona Media
Ribera

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14
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Which zone of Navarra most receives the Cierzo wind?

A

Ribera

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15
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What is the name of the area of SE Navarra that is semi-arid desert?

A

Bardenas Reales

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16
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Name the two northern mountain ranges in Navarra?

A

Montes Vascos (E end of Cordillera Cantábrica)
Pirineos

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17
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Name three tributaries to the Ebro in Navarra that feed wine areas

A

Ega
Arga
Aragón

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18
Q

Which soil types are prevalent throughout Navarra?

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Sedimentary:
loams
marls
sands

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19
Q

Main soil type in northern Navarra?

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Alluvial

20
Q

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

A

Limestone

21
Q

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

A

Clay

22
Q

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

A

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

23
Q

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

A

Tempranillo (34%,
vs Garnacha Tinta 23%)

24
Q

Proportion of Navarrese vineyard planted to red grapes?

A

90%

25
Q

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

A

60%
Rosado is 30%

26
Q

Most-planted white grape in Navarra?

A

Chardonnay 5%

27
Q

Blanco styles made in Navarra?

A

Most for early consumption
Some Burgundian style Chardonnay

28
Q

Main grape for rosado in Navarra?

A

Garnacha

29
Q

Rules for rosado labelled DO Navarra? Resulting character?

A

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

30
Q

What are the ageing categories for tinto wine in Navarra?

A

The usual Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva

31
Q

Typical Navarrese tinto blend? Typical single?

A

Blend: Tempranillo / Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot

Single: Garnacha (young and aged)

32
Q

Name the five subzones of DO Navarra

A

Tierra Estella
Valdizarbe
Baja Montańa
Ribera Alta
Ribera Baja

33
Q

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

A

Tierra Estella

34
Q

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

A

Tierra Estella

35
Q

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

A

Valdizarbe

36
Q

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

A

Valdizarbe

37
Q

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

A

Baja Montaña

38
Q

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

A

Ribera Alta

39
Q

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

A

Ribera Alta

40
Q

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

A

Ribera Baja

41
Q

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

A

Ribera Baja

42
Q

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

A

Valdizarbe

43
Q

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

A

Valdizarbe

44
Q

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

A

Baja Montaña

45
Q

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

A

Ribera Alta
Ribera Baja

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