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Spain: Aragon Flashcards

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1
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How many wine regions are there in the autonomous community of Aragon?

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4

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2
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Name the 4 wine regions in Aragon.

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Carinena
campo de Borja
Calatayud
Somontano

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3
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Which Aragon regions are in the west, near the city of Zaragoza?

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Carinena
campo de Borja
Calatayud

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4
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Where in Aragon is Somontano, what does that mean?

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to the NE, close to the border of Catalunya- it has a very different climate

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What is the climate like in the west of Aragon?

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warm continental climate with. hot dry summers

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6
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Average rainfall in the west of Aragon DO?

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450-500 mm

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7
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In the west of Aragon, where are the vineyards generally located?

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On high altitude plateaus and slopes

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What is the altitude in Calatayud, Aragon?

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500-900 m

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What is the altitude in Carinena, Aragon?

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400-800 m

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10
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What is the altitude in Campo de Borja, Aragon?

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350-700 m

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Which region in Aragon is the highest altitude?

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Calatayud (500-900 m)

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12
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how does altitude help in Aragon?

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Gives a high diurnal range and helps to retain acidity in the grapes

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13
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What is the name of the cold wine in the west of Aragon and where does it come from?

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Cierzo, blows from the north

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What colour wine is primarily made in Aragon?

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Red

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What is the principle variety in the west of Aragon?

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Garnacha

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16
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Why are you likely to find lots of bush vines planted at low density in Aragon?

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A lack of precipitation and rocky free draining soils

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17
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What is the soil like in the west of Aragon

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Rocky, free draining

18
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Why are pests and diseases rarely problematic in Aragon DO?

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It’s dry and windy

19
Q

What hazard is a threat in the west of Aragon?

A

Spring frosts

20
Q

What is the main type of producer in the west of Aragon?

A

Co-ops

21
Q

In the west of Aragon, what style of wine is made?

A

High volume, inexpensive red wines for early drinking.

22
Q

Red wines in the west of Aragon DO tend to be fermented in ______ at ______ temperatures

A

Stainless steel

Moderate

23
Q

Describe a wine from the west of Aragon?

A

Medium-full bodied
High alcohol
Medium tanins
Ripe red and black fruits

24
Q

How are quality focussed producers in the west of Aragon differentiating themselves?

A

Old vine Garnacha

25
Q

Would you expect wines from the West of Aragon to be made in oak?

A

No for the majority (stainless steel)
Quality produces aim to showcase the quality of fruit and so time in oak will be limited- more old oak and larger vessels

26
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Describe a premium wine made in one of Aragon’s westerly regions

A 
Concentrated raspberry and plum
Subtle spicy notes from oak
Medium + acidity
Medium to medium + tannins
High alcohol
mid- premium
27
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Where is Somontano DO?

A

In Aragon, Spain. Somontano is located at the foot of the Pyrenees.

28
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What is the climate like in Somontano?

A

Warm, continental climate

29
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Is the rainfall in Somontano higher or lower than in Carinena, Campo de Borja and
Calatayud?

A

Slightly higher and more evenly spread through the year

30
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Where in Aragon are Carinena, Campo de Borja and Calatayud?

A

The west

31
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What altitude are vineyards found at in Somontano?

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350-650 m

32
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What helps to moderate the temperature in Somontano?

A

Cold breezes coming down from the Pyrenees and Altitude

33
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What grape varieties are grown in Somontano?

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Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Gewurtztraminer

34
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What has been important for the development of Somontano?

A

External investment

35
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Until around 40 years ago there were only a handful of producers in Somontano but now there are over ___

A

30 (lol so small)

36
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Who first invested in Somontano

A

A local bank which created a modern, high tech winery- Vinas del Vero

37
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what is the name of the largest producer in Somontano DO?

A

Vinas del Vero

38
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Who owns Somontano’s Vinas del Vero?

A

Since 2008- Gonzales Byass of Jerez and Barbadillo (also a sherry producer)

39
Q

What quality level are wines from Somontano?

A

good - v good

40
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What is the biggest competition for Somontano wines on the market?

A

large number of other, better known regions across the world that produce wines from the same grape varieties

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