SPAIN Flashcards
RIOJA
The Upper Ebro
Tempranillo* (Garncha, Graciano, Mazuelo, Viura)
Still red, subtle or elegant/
(Whites made oxidative style traditionally, now with no oxygen contact)
NAVARRA
The Upper Ebro
Tempranillo/Garnacha (Viura)
Still red/still rose
CARIÑENA/CALATAYUD
The Upper Ebro
Garncha*, (Mazuelo=Cariñena)
Inexpensive: fruity, early drinking
High quality: old-vine, great intensity and structure
PENEDÈS
Catalunya
Chardonnay, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon,Tempranillo
Cava predominately; still red
PRIORAT
Catalunya
Garnacha, Cariñena/(Cabernet Sauvignon)
Blend, Still red, old vine; deep colour, concentrated/Blend
RIBERA DEL DUERO
The Duero Valley
Tempranillo*
Dark colour, high tannins
TORO
The Duero Valley
Tempranillo*
Full body, intense fruit, high alcohol
RUEDA
The Duero Valley
Verdejo, Sauvignon Blanc
Single varietal still white, or blend— simple fruity-rich and barrel fermented
RÍAS BAIXAS
The North West
Albariño*
Still white, refreshing, high acid, ripe stone fruit (can be made with a touch of oak or lees stirring)
BIERZO
The North West
Mencía
Still red, red fruit
VALENCIA
The Levante
Monastrell
“value for money”
JUMILLA AND YECLA
The Levante
Monastrell
Youthful, fruity
LA MANCHA
Castilla-La Mancha
Airén/Tempranillo
Still fresh white/inexpensive, well made still red
VALDEPEÑAS
Castilla-La Mancha
Airén/Tempranillo
Widely planted/varietal and blends, fruity to Oaked
