Other Spanish Wine Regions Flashcards
What is the most well-known DO in Castilla-La Mancha?
Valdepeñas.
What types of wine are made in Castilla-La Mancha
Whites from Airén and reds from Cencibel (Tempranillo), as well as international varieties
What is an advantage for Valdepenas in Castilla-La Mancha, allowing it to produce better wines than other parts of the region?
It has variations in the soil that allow for better water retention.
How many vinos de pago are in Castilla-La Mancha?
12
Which region in Spain has the most vinos de pago?
Castilla-La Mancha.
What are the three DOs of Murcia?
Jumilla
Yecla
Bullas
What types of wines are made in Murcia?
The majority of production is deep, concentrated reds and flavorful rosés based on Monastrell (Mourvèdre). In addition, they produce a variety of wines including red, white, rosé, sparkling and vinos de licor (fortified wines).
Where is Murcia located?
In the South Levante, near Valencia.
Where is Somontano?
Somontano is in Aragon in northern Spain, in the foothills of the Pyrenees. It produces of a mix of indigenous and international varieties.
What type of wines are produced in the Valencia wine region in Levante in Spain?
Generally value for money wines.
Monastrell is the most planted red.
Merseguera is the most planted white.
What is Moscatel de Valencia?
A sweet fortified wine made in Valencia using Muscat of Alexandria grapes.
What type of wine is Malaga?
Malaga is a sweet, fortified wine made in Spain using Pedro Ximenez or Muscat grapes.
What grapes are grown in Navarra?
Tempranillo and Garnacha, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Chardonnay growing.
What wine region is in Aragón?
Somantano.
What is a specialty of Somanto DO?
Bright, intensely colored rosados made from Garnacha.
