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Northwest Spain Flashcards

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You find Rias Biaxas in…

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Galicia

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Main northwest Spain regions:

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Galicia

Toro y Rueda

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Other Spain northwest regions are:

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Galicia: Rias Biaxas
Toro y Rueda
Ribeiro
Ribeira Sacra
Valdeorras
Bierzo
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Grape Varieties in Galicia Rias Biaxas:

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Albariño grape (90% of the vineyards)

Dry crisp wines from Albariño

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Climate in Galicia is…

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Cool maritime

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Galicia soils:

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Granite
Alluvial
Slate
Sand

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Galicia Rias Biaxas 5 sub zones are:

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Val do Salnes
O Rosal
Condado do Tea
Soutomaior
Ribeira do Ulla
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Toro wines are from what grape?

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Red wines from Tinta do Toro (Tempranillo clone)

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Rueda wines are from what grape?

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Verdejo
Sauvignon Blanc
Viura

Aromatic wines from Verdejo plus Sauvignon Blanc & Viura

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