Spain

Question 1

What are the key black varieties

Answer 1

Tempranillo " tick skin"
Garnacha
Carinena
Monastrel
     International 
          Cab sav
           Merlot

Question 2

What are the key white grapes of spain

Answer 2

Viura
Albarino “thick skin-fungal resists” Rias Baixas
Verdejo
International
Chard- sav blanc- aromatic varieties

Question 3

What are the key red grapes of Spain

Answer 3

Tempranillo
Garnacha
Carinena 
Graciano 
Mencia
      Cab sav- Merlot

Question 4

What is the grape varieties of Rioja

Answer 4

West bank: Rioja Alta and Rioja Alavesa is tempranillo dominated where is cooler
Right bank: Rioja Baja Garnacha dominated.
8 whites approved but Viura is traditional.

Question 5

Please explain age labeling of Spain

Answer 5

Red White-Rose
Total Barrel total barrel
Joven 0 0 0 0
Crianza 24 6 18 6
Reserva 36 12 24 6
Gran Reserva 60 18 48 6