Northern Spain (Galicia, Castilla y Leon) Flashcards
Who is the largest producer in Galicia?
Bodegas Martin Codax
What is the climate of Galicia?
a martime, with high rainfall
What % of production is Albarino in Galicia?
95%
What are the blending grapes for Albarino in Rias Baixas?
Loureira
Treixadura
Caino Blanco
What are the characteristics of Loureira?
- early ripening
- medium (+) acidity
- Aromatic citrus, pear, floral and herbal notes
What are the characteristics of Treixadura?
- mid-ripening
- low acidity
- apple and peach flavors
What are the characteristics of Caino Blanco?
- late ripening
- high acidity
- citrus flavors
What are the local black varieties in Rias Baixas?
- Souson
- Caino Tinto
What are the five subzones of Rias Baixas?
- Val do Salnes - the oldest
- O Rosal
- Condado do Tea
- Ribeira do Ulla - the newest
- Soutomaior - the smallest
What is the pergola called in Rias Baixas? What is made from?
Parral
Granite stones
What is the trellising system for the bigger growers in Rias Baixas?
VSP, allows for mechanization
What are the typical winemaking process for inexpensive wines in Rias Baixas?
- macerated for a few hous
- cool fermentation in stainless steel
- at least partial malolactic conversation
- released early from the winery
What are the typical winemaking process for more expensive wines of Rias Baixas?
-stored on lees for 1 to 2 years
- the lees are not stirred
- ferment in oak
What is the most planted variety in Ribeiro?
Treixadura
What is the climate of Ribeiro?
a maritime climate, high rainfall
What are the rivers go through Ribeira Sacra?
River Mino & River Sil
What is the climate of Ribeira Sacra?
Continental
What is the most important grape in Ribeira Sacra?
Mencia?