SPAIN Flashcards
Styles of wines in Rioja
Espumoso Método Tradicional
Blanco
Rosado
Tinto
Principal authorized white Grapes in Rioja
Viura, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo
Secondary white grapes in Rioja
Malvasía, Garnacha Blanca, Tempranillo Blanca, Maturana Blanca, Turruntés
Principal Red grape in Rioja
Tempranillo
Secondary red grapes in Rioja
Garnacha, Mazuelo, Graciano, Maturana Tinta
Rioja Aging requirements for Tinto
CRIANZA: min. 2 years, including at least 1 year in oak
RESERVA: min. 3 years, including at least 1 year in oak and 6 months in bottle
GRAN RESERVA: min. 60 months of aging with at least 24 months in oak and at least 24 months in bottle
Aging requirements for White and Rosé
CRIANZA: min. 2 years, including at least 6 months in oak (remainder may be in bottle, oak or stainless steel)
RESERVA: min. 2 years, including at least 6 months in oak (remainder must be in bottle or oak)
GRAN RESERVA: min. 4 years, including at least 6 months in oak (remainder must be in bottle or oak)
Aging requirements for Espumoso de Calidad en Rioja
Vino Espumosa Calidad: min. 15 months on the lees from the date of tirage prior to disgorgement
RESERVA: min. 24 months on the lees from the date of tirage prior to disgorgement
AÑADA: min 36 months on the lees from the date of tirage prior to disgorgement
Sweetness Designations for Espumoso De Calidad in Rioja
Brut Nature
Extra Brut
Brut
DOP wines may use the following aging terminology-VDLT
NOBLE: 18 months aging in a cask of less than 600 L or bottle
AÑEJO: 24 months aging in a cask of less than 600 L or bottle
VIEJO:36 months aging, demonstrates marked oxidative character
Main grape in Rioja Baja ( Rioja Oriental)
Garnacha
Because it has hottest climate
Colors referring to aging in Rioja wines
Green-Joven
Red-Crianza
Brown-Reserva
Blue-Gran Reserva
Castilla y Leon principal DO and main grape)
- Ribera del Duero DOP (Tinta del país/Tinta Fino
- Toro (Tinta de Toro)
- Rueda (Verdejo)
- Bierzo (Mencía)
5 Sub-regions in Rías Baixas
Val do Salés Condado do Tea O Rosal Soutomaior Ribeira do Ulla
Rías Baixas main grape
Albariño
Name this grapes as they know in Spain: Grenache, Mourvèdre, Carignan
Garnacha, Monastrell, Mazuelo
Navarra main red grapes and Profile wines
Garnacha Tinta (principal) Tempranito, Cab. Sav., Merlot
Red wines are medium-dark, high alcohol, similar to Rhône Valley
Main grape for rosé in Navarra
Garnacha
Navarra is distingues for:
Excellent Rosé wines
Main white grapes in Navarra
Viura (principal)
Chardonnay, Malvasia (secondary)
Mention the 3 Vinos de Pago in Navarra?
Señorio Arinzano
Prado Irache
Bodegas Otazu
Principal grapes in Toro
- Garnacha and Tinta de Toro
- Verdejo and Malvasia
Utiel-Requina main grapes
Bobal
Tempranillo
Cab. Sav.
Merlot
Which is the only region where Moristel grape grows?
Somontano
Tradicional grapes in Somontano
Alcañon (white)
Moristel (red)
Parellada (red)
Grapes in Rueda
Verdejo (principal)
Macabeo (Viura), Sau. Blanc
Rueda Superior
85% Verdejo
Rueda Sauvignon Blanc DO
100% Sauvignon Blanc