Spain Flashcards
Spain is the xth largest producer of wine in the world
3rd
Which country has the most wine acreage in the world?
Spain. (2.5 M acres)
What is the interior raised plateau in Spain called?
Meseta
Spain’s climate
Mostly continental with Maritime in the NW and Mediterranean on the east coast
How many autonomous communities does Spain have?
17, 15 inland and Balearic Islands and Canary Islands
Leading red grapes in Spain
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Bobal, Monastrell (Mourvedre)
Leading White grapes of Spain
Airen, Cayetana Blanca, Macabeo
Lowest level of wine in Spain
Vino de Mesa / Vino
Spain has how many PGIs?
42
name of Spain PGI wine
Vino de la Tierra
Lowest level of PDO in Spain
Vino de Calidad con Indicacion geografica (VCIG)
What is VCIG?
Vino de Calidad con Indicacion Geografica - intend for up and coming regions worthy for DO status soon (2005)
When was VCIG implemented in Spain?
2005
Name the seven current regions in VCIG
Cangas, Valles de Benavente, Valtiendas, Sierra Salamanca, Las Islas Canarias, Cebreros, and Legrija
Second / Middle level of PDO in Spain and number
Denominacion de Origen , 68
What is the Consejo Regulador
The regulating body/council for the DO that controls local production areas and practices
Highest / top level of PDO in Spain, and number, what are they
Denominacion de Origen Calificada (DOCa), 2, Rioja and Priorat
What is Vino de Pago?
Established in 2003, category of government granted protected designation to recognize individual vineyard wines of distinction
What are barricas?
Wine barrels
Aging requirement: Vino Nobile
Noble wine: 18 mo in barricas or bottle
Aging requirements: Vino Anejo
Aged wine: 24 mo in barricas or bottle
Aging requirements: Vino Viejo
Old wine: 36 mo in strongly oxidative environment
Name three levels of aging PDO terms and their aging requirements for Red and White wines
Crianza: 6 mo in barrel, 24 total for Red. / 6 mo in barrel, 18 total for White
Reserva: 12 mo in barrel, 36 total for Red. /. 6 mo in barrel, 24 total for White
Gran Reserva: 18 mo in barrel, 60 total for Red. / 6 mo in barrl, 48 total for White
Wines and grapes from Rias Baixias
Dry, crisp whites with fruity aromatic aromas. Albariño and Loureira and Treixadura
Wines and grapes of Ribeiro
Crisp white wines of Treixadura, Loureira, Albariño, etc
What is one of the oldest recognized regions in Spain from Galicia region
Ribeira
Wines and grapes of Valdeorras
White wine from Godello, and rich reds from Mencia
Which river flows through heart of Castillo y Leon
Duero River
Name top regions in Castilla y Leon
Toro, Rueda, Bierzo, Cigales, Ribera del Duero
Wines and grapes of Toro
Powerful reds from Tempranillo (Tinta de toro ).
Some roses from Garnacha
Small amount of whites from Malvasia, Verdejo, and Albillo Real
Synonym for Tempranillo in Toro
Tinta de Toro
Wines and grapes from Rueda
Dry aromatic whites from Verdejo and Sauv Blanc, with Viura, Palamino, Viognier and Chardonnay
Reds and Rosadas based on Tempranillo, Cab Sauv, Garnacha, and/or Merlot (reds ~ 5%)
Wines and grapes of Bierzo
Flavorful red wines from Mencia
Wines and grapes of Cigales
Reds and rosados based on Tempranillo (Tinta del Pais)
Name for Tempranillo in Cigales?
Tinta del Pais
Wines and grapes of Ribera del Duero
Rich reds based on Tempranillo (Tinta del Pais or Tinto Fino)
Light reds (Clarete) and Rosados are also made
White (2020) - 75% Albillo Mayor
Name of white wine in Ribera del Duero and assemblage
Ribera Blano - 75% Albillo Mayor
When was Navarro consumed by the Castilian Empire
1512