Navarra- Ebro River Valley Flashcards
Was Navarra part of Pais Vasco To F
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What are fueros?
the term for the people’s right to self-govern in Navarra
What two major rulers got married here?
Isabel de Castilla y Fernando el Católico
Where is Navarra located?
Northern Spain
Three sections of Navarra
(north to south): Montañas, Zona Media, Ribera
Important river in Navarra?
Ebro River
Capital of Navarra
Pamplona
Climate in Navarra
Continental with some Maritime influence from the Bay of Biscay
Which zone has the lowest temperatures?
The Montaña has the lowest temperatures
Where are most vineyards in Navarra located?
Zona Media and Ribera- southern areas
Which zone has the largest seasonal variations
Ribera has the largest seasonal variations and is subject to the Cierzo
Important mountains in Navarra
Montes Vascos (Cordillera Cantábrica) and Pirineos
Is the entire Navarra region is within the Ebro River Basin?
Yes
How are the soils in Navarra?
Sedimentary loams, marls, and sands are present throughout the Ebro River Basin
The north is primarily alluvial
The south, closer to Sierra de la Demanda has more limestone
Does Navarra permit international varieties?
Yes
What type of wine does Navarra excel in?
Rosados
Most planted white grape?
Chardonnay is the most planted white grape, but it is only 5% of all plantings.
Primary grape for vinos rosados
Garnacha
How is rosé made?
Saignee method
Is DO Navarra predominantly red?
Yes
Soils in DO Navarra
Predominantly marl, loam and sand soils- some limestone in the south
Climate in DO Navarra?
Continental with Maritime influences
Authorized whites in DO Navarra?
Garnacha Blanca, Viura, Malvasia Riojana, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Authorized reds in DO Navarra?
Tempranillo, Garnacha Tinta, Cariñena, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon
How many sub-zones in DO Navarra
The DO is divided into five sub-zones
Sub-zones in DO Navarra
Tierra Estrella, Valdizarbe, Baja Montaña, Ribera Alta, Ribera Baja.
western-most sub-zone
Tierra Estrella
Highest elevation of the five sub-zones
Tierra Estrella
sub-zone best known for its vinos rosados of intense color.
Baja Montaña
Zone that sits in the center of Navarra and experiences continental climate with large diurnal and seasonal temperature swings
Ribera Alta
southernmost of the sub-zones. Warmest
Ribera Baja
What grape was largely planted to replace vines lost from phylloxera in Navarra?
Garnacha
How many subzones in DO Navarra?
5
What three grapes are dominant in the blend of many Navarra vinos tintos?
Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot
The entire autonomous region of Navarra is situated within the Ebro River Basin. True or False?
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Which DO Navarra subzone, in the foothills of the Pirineos, is known for vinos rosados of intense color?
Baja Montaña
Plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot (in total) surpass plantings of Garnacha in Navarra. True or False?
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What percentage of vineyards did Navarra lose from phylloxera?
95%
Which DO Navarra subzone has the most diverse palette of grapes?
Valdizarbe
