Spain Flashcards
Which are the only 2 regions holding DOCa status?
Rioja and Priorat
What does DOCa stand for?
Denominación de Origen Calificada
What term does Priorat use instead of DOCa?
DOQ = Denominació d’Originen Qualificada
What are Vinos de Pago?
Single estates of high reputation who grow the grapes, vinify and mature the wines all on the same estate.
What are PGI wines called in Spain?
Vino de la Tierra (VdlT)
What is the correct order for Gran Reserva, Reserva, Joven, Crianza
Joven, Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva
What is the minimum ageing for Joven wines
- In oak
- in bottle
Joven wines are fresh and youthful so there is no ageing requirement, they’re drunk young
What is the minimum ageing for red Crianza wines
- In total
- in oak
for Spain, and also Rioja
24 months total
6 in barrel (12 if Rioja red)
What is the minimum ageing for Reserva wines
- In total
- in oak
36 months total
12 in barrel
What is the minimum ageing for Gran Reserva wines
- In total
- in oak
for Spain, and also Rioja.
60 months in total
18 in barrel (24 if Rioja red)
What is the national grape of Spain and in which regions is it most planted? - identify up to 6.
Tempranillo
Rioja, Navarra, Ribera del Duero, Toro, La Mancha and Veldepeñas where it is called ‘Cencibel’
What is Tempranillo called in La Mancha and Valdepeñas?
Cencibel
What is the grape Carineña called in
Rioja?
In France?
Mazuelo in Rioja
Carignan in France
What are the 4 principal black grape varieties used in the production of red Rioja?
Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuelo
Whilst others are used what are the 3 grapes commonly used in Priorat?
Garnacha and Carineña (often from old vines for both.
Plus Cabernet Sauvignon as a minor role.
What is the soil in Priorat called, what is its make up and what does it do?
Llicorella
Red slate with small particles of Mica which reflects heat into the vines, conserves heat over night.
In between the layers of slate is powdered clay, which holds water.
What are the 3 regions of Rioja and what are their climates?
Rioja Alta, - Maritime
Rioja Alavesa - Maritime
Rioja Orienytal - Warm with a risk of drought
What is the French grape Mourvèdre called in Spain?
Monastrell
List 3 regions associated with Monastrell?
What is this grape called in France?
What are the characteristics, aromas and flavours of the grape?
Valencia, Jumilla and Yecla
In France the grape is called Mourvèdre
Deep colour, full body, high tannin and alcohol with flavours of ripe blackberry fruit
What role does Graciano play in a Rioja blend?
Use a small percentage to add concentrated black fruit flavours, acidity and tannins