Spain Flashcards
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State the classification of the wines in Spain
What is the ageing regulations in Spain
Other ageing terms
Where Jumilla located and refer the climate
Northeast Spain
Hot dry climate with some Mediterranean influence
Predominant grapes of Jumilla
Monastrell
Garnacha
Where Castilla La Mancha is located and refer the climate
Central Spain
Hot and dry
What are the most cultivated grapes in Castilla LA Mancha
White
Airen: Mainly for distillation
Red
Cencibel (Tempranillo)
What DO is considered as the best in Castilla la Mancha
Valdepenas DO
Refer the soils of Valdepenas DO
Yellow/red to white Stony soils with chalky subsoil
What styles of wines are produced in Montilla Moriles and where is located
Wines similar to Sherry
Close to Malaga , South Spain
What styles of wines are produced in Navarra DO
80% red and rose
20% white
What grapes are cultivated mostly in Navarra DO
With what DO does Navarra border
Rioja
State the subzones of Navarra
Where Penedes is located
Catalunya
What is the predominant production of wines in Penedes
80% white
For what wines is famous Penedes
Cava
Refer the subzones of Penedes
Baix Penedes (low 250m)
Medio (or Mitja) Penedes (middle 250-500m)
Alt (or Superior) Penedes (high 500 -800m)
Who did refound the Spain vineyard
Miguel Torres
Other name for Tempranillo in Penedes
Ull de Llebre
What is the traditional wine of Tarragona and what style it is
Tarragona Classico Licoroso
Sweet fortified wine
What is the predominant production of Tarragona
Dry white wines
Small percentages of red and rose
When Tarragona was updated in DO status
2001
What status Priorat has achieved
DOQ
Main soil type of Priorat
Slate
Locally Llicorella