Spain-Castilla Y Leon Flashcards
Largest autonomia of Spain
Castilla y leon
Climate of Ribiera del duero
Continental
Vega sicilia is founded by
Don Eloy Lecanda y Chaves in 1864
When did Ribiera del duero attained DO status
1982
Which is the white grape permitted In Ribiera del Duero
Albillo
Sub region of Ribiera del duero
Burgos
Soria
Segovia
Valdollid
Grape variety permitted In Ribiera del duero
Tinta del pais, garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon merlot malbec albillo mayor
Min alcohol level for Ribiera del duero wines
Tinto -11.5%
Rosado-11%
Rose wine is permitted till what agieng for Ribiera del duero
Crianza - min 18 months ( min 6 months In barrel of 225 ltr )
Agieng for Ribiera del duero.
Crianza - min 2 year ( min 1 year in oak )
Reserva- min 3 year ( min 1 year in oak )
Gran Reserva -min 5 year ( min 2 year in oak and 3 in bottle )
Owner of vega sicilia
Alvarez family
Bodega pesquera owner
Alejandro Fernandes
Domino Pingus owner
Peter sisseck
Wines of Vega sicilia
Valbuena 5 - aged for 5 year
Unico- Aged in succession of large and small barrel until perfect to drink
Reserva Especial - blends of vintages
Which winery are there in golden mile
Vega sicilia Pingus Abadia Retuerta Alion Mauro