Spain Basics Flashcards
1
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Spain climate
A
-very hot country Central: Continental Upper east: Mediterranen Upper west: Cool Atlantic -little rainfall in summer -rivers affect local climate -Canary Islands:Sub-tropical
2
Q
Spain basics
A
- Iberian Pennincula
- Most land under vine in the world
- 3rd most important producer of wine
- vine variety matching soil and microclimates
- old vines = 15% older than 45
- 2nd highest avg. height in Europe
3
Q
Grapes of Spain: Red
A
- Tempranillo
- Garnacha
- Graciano (small yield)
- Mazuelo/Cariñena
- Monastrell
4
Q
Grapes of Spain: White
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- Viura
- Macabeo
- Parellada
- Xarel-lo
- Malvasia
- Albariño
- Airen
5
Q
Spain’s important rivers
A
Duero Ebro Tajo Guadalquivir Jacar Mino
6
Q
Viticulture of Spain
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- bush trained vines
- co-ops= big
- planting in cooler sites
- bush trained vines
- irrigation= drip & subsurface
7
Q
Vinification of Spain
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- Temp. control & stainless steel
- American oak
- carbonic maceration for some reds
- cool maceration for most delicate varieties
8
Q
Tempranillo other names
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- Cataluña = Ojo de Liebre, Ull de Lliebre
- Ribera del Duero = Tinto del Pais, Tinto Fino
- Rueda/Toro/Valdepeñas/La Mancha = Tinto de Toro, Cencibel
