North Central Spain Flashcards
What are the 2 main varieties in North Central Spain
Tempranillo and Garnacha
What are the minor white varieties of North Central Spain
Viura, Verdejo,Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Grenacha Blanca, Macabeo
What are the minor white varieties of North Central Spain
Mazuelo, Graciano, Bobal, some International varieties
What are some important landmarks in the region
Stunning modern architecture like Marques de Riscal
Who designed Marques de Riscal
Frank Gehry
What are the major rivers of Rioja
the Ebro and the Oja
Which mountains surround Rioja
Sierra de la Demanda to the south and the Cantabrian mountains to the North
Which rivers are important to Navarra
The Ebro, and many tributaries
Which mountain range is near Navarra
The Pyrenees to the North
Which rivers are important to Aragon
The Ebro, and the Jalon
Which mountains surround Aragon
the Pyrenees to the North, and Sistema Iberico to the South
What is the climate of North Central Spain
Continental with slight Atlantic and Mediterranean influences, Cold snowy winters and very hot summers
What are the soil types of Rioja and Navarra
calcareous and ferrous clay
What is the soil breakdown of Aragon
Alluvial and Limestone Dominant
Who grew in Rioja in the 1300s
Benedictine Monks
What influence arrived to the region in the 1850s and why.
French winemakers fleeing phylloxera ridden vineyards
Who established the first commercial bodega in Rioja and when
Luciano Murietta of Marques de Murietta in 1852
When did Rioja and Navarra receive DO status
1933
When did Rioja Receive DOCa status
1991
What are the typical styles produced in Rioja and Navarra
Age-worthy reds, usually in American (sometimes french) oak
Do reds and whites from Rioja and Navarra typically show oxidized charicteristics
yes
What is the typical style for wines from Aragon
Reds tend to be aged less, and whites show a southern rhone, full fruit, higher alcohol style
Which white varieties are grown in Rioja
Viura, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo, Malvasia, Garnacha Blanca
Which red varieties are grown in Rioja
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo, Graciano, Maturana Tinta
What styles can be made in Rioja
dry whites, rosados and reds and Vino Espumoso de Calidad
What are the requirements for Vino Espumoso de Calidad
Traditional Method Sparkling Wine, min. 15 months on the lees,
What are the aging requirements for Vino Espumoso de Calidad reserva
minimum 24 months on the lees
What are the aging requirements for Vino Espumoso de Calidad Gran Anada
minimum 36 months on the lees
What are the 3 subregions of Rioja from highest elevation to lowest
Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Oriental
What are the aging requirements for Crianza Blanco/ Rosado in Rioja
min. 18 months, at least 6 months in oak
What are the aging requirements for Reserva Blanco/ Rosado in Rioja
min. 2 years, at least 6 months in oak
What are the aging requirements for Gran Reserva Blanco/ Rosado in Rioja
min. 4 years, at least 6 months in oak
What are the aging requirements for Crianza Tinto in Rioja
min. 2 years, at least 1 year in oak
What are the aging requirements for Reserva Tinto in Rioja
min. 3 years, at least 1 year in oak, and 6 months in bottle.
What are the aging requirements for Gran Reserva Tinto in Rioja
min. 60 months, at least 24 months in oak, and at least 24 months in bottle
What are the white varieties of Navarra
Garnacha Blanca, Viura, Malvasía, Moscatel de Grano Menudo, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
What are the red varieties of Navarra
Tempranillo, Garnacha Tinta, Graciano, Mazuelo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot.
What styles can be produced in Navarra
Dry white, rosado, and red. Vino di Licor (fortified sweet wine) from Moscatel
What does Roble mean in Navarra
Min. 90 days in oak
What styles are produced in Calatayud DO
Dry to sweet white, rosado, red; sparkling, vino de licor
What white varieties are grown in Calatayud DO
Macabeo, Malvasia, Garnacha Blanca, Moscatel de Alejandria, international varieties
What red varieties are grown in Calatayud DO
Bobal, Garnacha, Tempranillo, Mazuelo, international varieties
What styles are produced in Campo de Borja DO
Dry to sweet white, rosado, red, sparkling, vino de licor
What white varieties are grown in Campo de Borja DO
Macabeo, Malvasia, Garnacha Blanca, Moscatel de Alejandria, Moscatel de Grano Menudo, international varieties
What red varieties are grown in Campo de Borja DO
Garnacha, Tempranillo, Mazuelo, international varieties
What styles are produced in Cariñena DO
Dry to sweet white, rosado, red, sparkling, sweet wine, vino de licor
What white varieties are grown in Cariñena DO
Chardonnay, Macabeo, Garnacha Blanca
What red varieties are grown in Cariñena DO
Cariñena (Mazuela), Garnacha Tinta, Tempranillo, international varieties
What styles are produced in Somotano DO
Dry to sweet white, rosado, red, sparkling, sweet wine.
What white varieties are grown in Somotano DO
Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Garnacha Blanca, Alcañón
What red varieties are grown in Somotano DO
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo, Syrah, Garnacha Tinta, Parraleta
What are the three major villages of Rioja from west to east
Haro, Logroño, Alfaro
What i the major village of Navarra
Pamplona
