Spain Flashcards
What are the major regions of Spain
- Pais Vasco (Northern Spain)
- La Rioja
- Ribera Del Duero
- Castilla y León
- Galicia
- Catalonia
- Jerez
What is the climate & terroir of Pais Vasco
Climate: Maritime, oceanic
Soil: Sandy calcareous, loam, marine sedimentary, limestone, clay
What are the key wines of Pais Vasco
- DO Arabako Txakolina
- DO Bizkaiko Txakolina
- DO Getariako Txakolina
What are they key grapes of Pais Vasco
- Hondarrabi Zuri
- Hondarrabi Zuri Zerratie (Petit Corbu)
- Petit Manseng
- Riesling
- Pinot Noir
- Hondarrabi Beltza
- Bordelesa Beltza (Tannat)
- Axeria (Cabernet Franc)
- Axeria Handia (Cabernet Sauvignon)
What are the three provinces of Pais Vasco
- Álava
- Guipúzcoa
- Vizcaya
What is the climate & terroir of La Rioja
Climate: Cool continental
Soil: Ferruginous and calcareous clay, alluvial, sand
What are the key grapes in La Rioja
- Viura
- Garnacha Blanca
- Malvasía
- Tempranillo
- Garnacha
- Mazuelo (Carignan)
- Graciano
- Maturana Tinta
What are the aging requirements for red Riojas
Crianza: 2 years, including 1 year in oak
Reserva: 3 years, including 1 year in oak and 6 months in bottle
Gran Reserva: 5 years, including 2 years in oak and 2 years in bottle
What are the three subzones of Rioja
- Rioja Alta
- Rioja Alavesa
- Rioja Oriental
What is the climate & terroir of Ribera Del Duero
Climate: Extreme continental, warm
Soil: Sandy, silt, clay, chalk
What are the four provinces in Ribera Del Duero
- Valladolid
- Burgos
- Soria
- Segovia
What are the minimum aging requirements of red Ribera del Dueros
Crianza: 2 years, including 1 year in oak
Reserva: 3 years, including 1 year in oak
Gran Reserva: 5 years, including 2 years in oak
DO wines from Ribera del Duero must be made with ____% _______
Red: 75% Tempranillo
White: 75% Albillo Mayor
What are the key grapes of Ribera del Duero
- Abillo
- Tempranillo (Tinto Fino/Pais)
- Garnacha
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Malbec
What is the main grape variety used in Toro
Tinta del Toro (Tempranillo)
What is the main grape variety used in Rueda
Verdejo (and some Sauvignon Blanc)
What is the climate & terroir in Galicia
Climate: Mediterannean, continental
Soil: Granite, slate
What is the most important DO in Galicia
DO Rías Baixas
What are the key grapes in Galicia
- Albariño
- Godello
- Mencía
What are the five DOs located in Galicia
- Rías Baixas
- Ribeiro
- Valdeorras
- Ribera Saera
- Monterrei
What are the five sub regions of Rías Baixas
- Val do Salnes
- Ribeira do Ulla
- Condado de Tea
- O Rosal
- Soutomaior
What are the two DOCa regions in Spain
- Priorat
- Rioja
What is the climate & terroir of Catalonia
Climate: Mediterranean
Soil: Sandy, rocky soils
What are the minimum aging requirements of red Toro DO wines
Joven Red: No aging
Crianza Red: 24 months aging min. with at least 6 mo in oak
Reserva Red: 36 mo aging min. with at least 12 mo in oak
Gran Reserva Red: 60 mo aging min. with at least 24 mo in oak
