Other Spanish DOs Flashcards
Castilla-La Mancha is commonly abbreviated to what? What is it’s nickname and why?
La Mancha. AKA Spain’s “Wine Lake” because it is the largest demarcated wine region in all of Europe.
What is the main grape in Castilla-La Mancha and what do they do with it?
Airén, for distilling.
Castilla-La Mancha is notable for what other reason regarding QUALITY wine?
It is home to most of Spain’s Vinos de Pago!
What are the three DOs in Basque Country?
Getariako, Bizkaiko and Arabako Txakolina
What are the two main grapes in Basque Country?
Hondarrabi Zuri (white) and Hondarrabi Beltza (red)
Where is the Jumilla Do located?
Murcia
What is the main grape produced in the Jumilla DO?
Monastrell (Mourvèdre)
What is the soil like in Jumilla?
Very sandy.
What are the three DOs in Valencia?
Alicante DO, Utiel-Requena DO, and Valencia DO.
What is the main grape in Alicante DO and what do they usually do with it?
Monastrell, which, very ripe and sometimes sun-dried and using a solera system, is made into a sweet wine called Fondillón. It is not fortified, and does have a woody flavour. This is falling away for fortified Moscatel and dry Monastrell wines.
What is the main grape in Utiel-Requena?
Bobal!
When was the Vino de Pagos system established?
2003
