Spain Flashcards
Name the sub-zones of Rias Baixas
- Ribeira do Ulla
- Val do Salnes
- Soutomaior
- Condado do Tea
- O Rosal
Describe Toto DO production
Rich, intense red wines. Primary grape is Tinto de Toro (Tempranillo)
Describe the difference between Rioja and Ribera del Duero wines
Ribera del Duero produces deeper color, more tannin, more intense black fruit, fuller body, and higher alcohol
Describe Rioja Alavesa
The Smallest, wettest, coolest region in Rioja. Located in the middle of the 3.
Chalky clay soil.
Produces lighter bodied wines
Describe Rueda Production
Located to the West of Ribera del Duero.
Duero river runs through it.
Only the Northwestern part grows grapes.
Historically white wine only. Small red wines production.
Verdelho is main grape. Sauv Blanc grown as well.
What is Tinto Fino?
What Tempranillo is called in the Ribera del Duero
Describe Rioja Oriental
Formally called Rioja Baja.
Mediterranean influence. Most Southern region.
Warm and dry.
Alluvial soils.
Fuller body, higher alcohol, lower acidity.
Describe Rioja Alta
Furtherest North region.
Iron rich clay over limestone.
Great structure with higher acidity.
Influenced by the Atlantic.
What mountain range protects Rioja?
The Pyrenees to the Northeast.
Describe the Spanish quality system
DO -> equivalent to France’s AOC
DOCa (DOQ) -> Highest quality regions
DO Pago -> Single Estates
Define Gran Reserva in Rioja
Aged 18-24 months in oak.
Aged 36-42 months in bottle.
Describe the Rioja quality levels
Crianza
Reserva
Gran Reserva
What are the regions of Rioja?
Rioja Alta
Rioja Alavesa
Rioja Oriental
Where is the primary production of cava?
Penedes -> near Barcelona
What is the main grape of Rias Baixas?
Albariño
