Ribera del Duero Flashcards
1
Q
t/f: white production is not allowed.
A
false. white, red, rose
2
Q
“Unico” is made by…
A
Vega Sicilia
3
Q
tempranillo is known as …. in RdD
A
tinto fino
4
Q
tinto fino vs Rioja’s tempranillo
A
tinto fino has smaller berries and thicker skins
5
Q
What is Dominio de Pingus?
A
Star winery in RdD
6
Q
white grape of RdD
A
Albillo Mayor
7
Q
Albilllo Mayor is one parent of this famous grape
A
tempranillo
8
Q
red grapes of RdD
A
Tinto fino aka tinta del pais
cab sauv (1% of plantings)
9
Q
the two main soil types of RdD
A
(near river) sandy sendiment, marl, riverbed stones
(higher vineyards) limestone + clay
10
Q
t/f: just like in Rioja, RdD classifications apply to red, white, rose, and sparkling wine
A
false. just reds; there is no rose or sparkling production and no white in this region are classified
