Northern Spain Flashcards
When did Rioja become a DOCa?
1991
When was the first vintage of Pingus released?
1995
When did Priorat receive DOQ status?
2000
When was the first DO Pago recognised? What area was it?
2003
Dominio de Valdepuesta
What is DO Pago?
Single estate apps
Winemaker behind Pingus
Peter Sisseck
New wine of Peter Sisseck
PSI
Second wine of Peter Sisseck
Flor de Pingus
Second wine of Peter Sisseck
Flor de Pingus
Influencing bodies for northern Spain
Cantabrian Mountains
Pyrenees Mountains
Cantabrian Sea
Atlantic Ocean
Geographic influences to climate
Meseta Central > Diurnal shifts, extreme climates
Major mountain ranges > Rainshadow
Moderating bodies of water
Major threats
Frost
Why does Tempranillo fit viticulture in middle Spain?
Early ripening avoids extreme climate variations
Soil types in Spain
Alluvial > River systems Granite Iron rich clay Limestone and calcareous variants Slate
What does VCIG mean?
Vinos de Calidad con Indicacion Geografica
Age categories in Spain
Crianza Reserva Gran Reserva Noble Anejo Viejo
Main rivers in Spain
Douro
Ebro
Tajo
What was the first white DO in Castilla y Leon?
Rueda, 1980
New regulations for Rueda
No varietal labelling New GVs: - Chard - Viog -Sy New categories: - Gran Vino de Rueda - Palido - Gran Anada - Vino de Pueblo
Main GV for Rueda
Verdejo
SB
Palomino
Main GVs for Bierzo
Mencia
Garnacha
Dona Blanca (white)
Godello (white)
What river crosses Rioja?
Ebro
What regions are influenced by Duero River?
Toro
Rueda
Ribera del Duero
Describe Dorado
Fortified wine from Rueda 14.5% ABV Min 4 years ageing Demijohns, rancio style (although it can also be made in Solera) Nutty Sometimes Flor develops
Name a producer of Dorado
Jose Pariente
Climate of Rueda/Ribera del Duero
Continental
Moderation from Duero River
Diurnal shift
Elevation
Major threats in Rueda/Ribera DD
Frost
What types of wine does Ribera DD produce?
Red & Rose
Ribera DD: Blends or Monovarietal?
Mono
Zones of Ribera DD
Valladolid
Burgos
Soria (highest elev)
Segovia
Name a producer from Ribera DD
Bodegas Antidoto (Soria) Peter Sisseck
Main red GV in Ribera DD
Tempranillo
Local name for Tempranillo in Ribera DD
Tinto Fino
Local name for Tempranillo in Catalunya
Uil de Liebre
Main synonyms for Tempranillo
Tinto Fino
Tinto Pais
Main white GV in Ribera DD
Albillo Mayor
Main GVs in Toro
Verdejo
Malvasia
Garnacha (rose)
Tinta de Toro (variation of Tempranillo)
What types of wine does Toro produce?
White, red, rose
Soil type in Bierzo
Loam, quartzite, slate
Local name for Godello in Portugal
Verdelho
Name a producer from Bierzo
Veronica Ortega (both) Jose Palacios
Climate in Rioja DOCa
Continental
Influencing bodies in Rioja DOCa
Cordillera Cantabrica
Sistema Iberico
Pyrenees
Rio Ebro
Regions comprised within Riona DOCa
La Rioja
Pais Vasco
Navarra
Soil type in Rioja DOCa
Alluvial silt
Calcareous clay
Ferroginous clay
Climate in Rioja Oriental
Hotter and dryer
Ageing req for Rioja Crianza Blanco/Rosado
18 months with 6 in oak
Ageing req for Rioja Crianza Tinto
NA
Main GVs in Rioja
Garnacha
Tempranillo
Viura (Macabeo)
Tempranillo Blanco
GVs for Cava
Xarello
Macabeo
Most planted white GV in Northern Spain
Viura
Sparkling wine made in Rioja
Vino Espumoso Calidad
Describe Vino Espumoso Calidad
Traditional Hand harvest Brut and drier only Calidad Calidad Reserva Calidad Gran Anada
Quality levels for Vino Espumoso from Rioja
Calidad
Reserva
Gran Anada
Name a producer from Rioja
Cunee
La Rioja Alta
Valenciso
Remelluri
Climate in Castilla La Mancha
Extreme
Windy, hot
How many DOs are there in C la M?
8
What cheese type comes from C la M?
Manchego
What is Europe’s largest DO?
La Mancha, more than 160,000 ha
What is Europe’s largest DO?
La Mancha, more than 160,000 ha
How many Vinos de Pago are there?
20
Req for Vino de Pago
Min 10 vintages
Higher quality than nearby DOs
How many DOs are there in Canary Islands?
11
Main area within Canary Islands
Tenerife, 5 DOs
What area is known as Green Spain?
Galicia
Growing conditions in Galicia
Different to the rest of Spain
Wetter, cooler
Influenced by Atlantic Ocean
Main regions within Galicia
Ribeiro
Ribeira Sacra
Rias Baixas
Valdeorras
Sub-regions of Rias Baixas
Ribeiro de Ulla Val do Salnes Soutomaior O Rosal Condado do Tea
When was Rias Baixas DO established?
1988
Main GV of Rias Baixas
Albarino
Characteristics of winemaking in Rias Baixas
Chapt. not allowed Cold maceration Lees contact (widely used) Wild yeast MF
Largest producing sub-zone in Rias Baixas
Val do Salnes
What area in Galicia produces traditional method sparkling?
Ribeiro
What types of wine does Ribeiro produce?
Espumante
Blanco (90%)
Tinto
Tostado
MPGVs in Ribeiro
Treixadura (MPGV)
Torrontes
Godello (Chard style)
Albarino
Describe Tostado
Appassimento style red wine
MPGV in Ribeira Sacra
90% Mencia
Brancellao
Merenzao
Tempranillo
Albarino
Treixadura
Godello
What types of wine does Ribeira Sacra produce?
Blanco Blanco Summum Blanco Barrica Tinto Tinto Summum Tinto Barrica
Climate in Ribeira Sacra
Mild continental
Atlantic
Soil types in Ribeira Sacra
Granite
Slate
Subzones within Ribeira Sacra
Amandi Quiroga-Bibei (Best) Chantada Ribeiras do Mino Ribeiras do Sil
Name a producer from Ribeira Sacra
Guimaro
Vina de Martin
MPGVs in Valdeorras
Godello (blanco/ espumoso/Tostado)
Dona Branca
Mencia
Merenzao
What types of wine does Valdeorras produce?
Blanco
Tinto
Espumoso
Tostado
MPGVs in Monterrei
Godello
Treixadura
Mencia
Merenzao
DOPs within Pais Vasco
Bizkaiko Txakolina
Getariako Txakolina (Main)
Arabako Txakolina
MPGVs in Pais Vasco
Hondarribi Zuri
Hondarribi Beltza
Cider DOPs in Northern Spain
Euskal Sagardoa
Sidra de Asturias
What type of barrel is used for cider in Northern Spain?
Chestnut
What is Patxaran?
Sloe-flavoured liqueur (endrinas)
Anise notes
Describe Vinos de Madrid DO
Garnacha Made in tinajas Arid climate Old vines 4 sub-zones
