Spain Flashcards
Describe the climate in Spain .
North and north-west coast has a moderate maritime.
The East cost has a warm mediterranean. Moderating affect by sea or altitude
The central has hot continental climate due to mountains. Moderated by the cool nights of high altitude
What are the main hazards and vinery management for protection for Spain?
- Heat : bush-trained shading fruit from heat
- Lack of water : low density maximising the amount of water
Describe the tempranillo.
It is a thick-skined grape with med acidity. It needs warmth to develop its flavours and high diurnal temperature range to retain the acidity for balance.
Describe the verdejo wines.
Light-bodied, high acid, melon and peach flavours
Why Albarino is able to resist fungal disease and which region in Spain it is best to olant Albarino?
It is thick-skinned that is why it has fungal-resist. In damp conditions it can survşve succesfully. In spain Rias Baixas has a moderate damp cliate and it has humid conditions. Albarino is suitable for this region.
