Spain: Central Flashcards
What is Europe’s largest demarcated wine region?
La Mancha DO in central Spain
La Mancha DO
extremely large winegrowing area in Castilla la Mancha, around 160,000 ha. much is used for distillation though.
blanco, rosado, tinto, VDN from dried grapes, Vino de Aguja, Espumante
Airen, Cencibel (Tempranillo)
Almansa, Méntrida, and Ribera del Júcar were once part of La Mancha, and are now their own DOs
describe vineyards of La Mancha
vines are head trained, and planted in “marco real” system- 2.5 meters between each vine, to reduce competition for water.
Valdepeñas DO
grapes
soil
geography
La Mancha. “valley of rocks.” gained popularity when a railway was constructed linking the region with Madrid, and the French phylloxera crisis. best grapes from Los Llanos (literally “the flats”) western sector, or in the north on the sloped plantings of Las Aberturas (meaning “the passes”).
Jabalon River
chalk bedrock with bands of red clay. The high lime content helps with good moisture retention – vital in these hot and dry conditions, where 2,500 hours of scorching sunshine a year are standard.
Airen, Cencibel (Tempranillo)
aloques
or claretes- light bodied red wines, like clairet of bordeaux. was traditional in Valdepeñs, made from predominantly Tempranillo
Valdepeñas soil type? Why is it relevant?
chalk bedrock- water retention important in the dry environment of La Mancha
What was the first DO Pago? Where is it?
Dominio de Valdepusa, Toledo, Castilla la Mancha. Marques de Griñon
Finca Elez, Castilla la Mancha. Manuel Manzaneque
both in 2002
List the DOs of Castilla la Mancha
La Mancha
Mentrida
Almansa
Manchuela
Ribera del Jucar
Valdepeñas
Uclés
Mondéjar
Vinos de Madrid
List the DO of the Extremadura, and its subzones
Ribera del Guadiana
subzones: Tierra de Barros- important
Ribera Alta de Guadiana
Ribera Baja de Guadiana
Matanegra
Cañamero
Montánchez
Mountains to the north of Madrid
Sierra de Guadarrama
Madrid DO
subzones
grapes
styles
subzones: Arganda, Navalcarnero, San Martín de Valdeiglesias, El Molar
Blanco, Rosado
Tinto: min. 85% auth: Tinto Fino, Garnacha Tinta, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
Vino Espumoso (blanco/rosado): only Albillo, Torrontés, Viura, Garnacha Tinta, Tinto Fino, Parellada, and Malvar are authorized, traditional method, min. 9 months on the lees
Sobremadre (blanco/tinto): traditional wines produced by long maceration (skin contact for up to 180 days)
Madrid grapes by subzone
Arganda: Malvar, Tinto Fino (Tempranillo)
Navalcarnero: Malvar, Garnacha Tinta
San Martín de Valdeiglesias: Albillo Real, Garnacha Tinta
El Molar: Malvar, Garnacha Tinta (newest)
Arganda
subzone of Madrid DO. largest in size and production. SE of the city, varied soils, some pockets of limestone
only subzone that features Tempranillo over Garnacha
mountains to the west of Madrid
Sierra de Gredos
sobremadre
traditional wines produced by long maceration (skin contact for up to 180 days). red and white (effectively orange)
Madrid
Extremadura mountains
SW Spain
It is separated from Andalucia in the south by the Sierra Morena mountains, and from the central plateau and Castile by the Sierra de Gata range.
Extremadura river
Ribera del Guadiana - also the name of the sole DO here
Alentejo is to the west
Ribera del Guadiana DO
Extremadura, SW Spain
Subzones: Tierra de Barros (largest), Ribera Alta, Ribera Baja, Montánchez, Matanegra, Cañamero
blanco, rosado, tinto
Blanco: Alarije, Borba, Cayetana Blanca, Cigüente, Pardina, Viura, Chardonnay, Montúa (Chelva), Eva (Beba de los Santos), Malvar, Moscatel de Alejandría, Moscatel de grano menudo, Parellada, Perruno, Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo, Pedro Ximénez
Tinto: Bobal, Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha Tinta, Graciano, Garnacha Tintorera, Jaen, Mazuela, Merlot, Monastrell, Pinot Noir, Petit Verdot, Tempranillo, Syrah
climate more mild near coast- Atlantic and Mediterranean influence. continental inland- hot summers.
cork tree?
Quercus suber
Castilla la Mancha DO Pago
Calzadilla
Campo de la Guardia
Casa del Blanco
Los Cerrillos
Dehesa del Carrizal
Dominio de Valdepusa
El Vicario
Finca Élez
Pago Florentino
Guijoso
La Jaraba
Vallegarcía
Castilla la Mancha climate
extreme continental. very hot and dry summers, freezing winters
manxa = parched earth. name given to the region by the Morrs.
15 inches rainfall annually
What is the cheese of Castilla la Mancha?
Manchego
Vino de Aguja
semi sparkling wine, 1-2.5 bars of pressure
Spain
Major river in La Mancha DO
Guadiana
Dominio de Valdepusa
first DO Pago (in 2002, with Finca Eliz), in Castilla la Mancha. It has been owned by Carlos Falco’s family (of Marqués de Griñón, Rioja, fame) since the 70s
has a nubmer of bordeaux varieties planted- Cabernet, PV, Merlot, Syrah.
on unique soil- clay over limestone
first vineyard in the world to implement drip irrigation.
Extremadura river
Ribera del Guadiana - also the name of the sole DO here
Alentejo is to the west
Ribera del Guadiana DO
Extremadura, SW Spain
Subzones: Tierra de Barros (largest), Ribera Alta, Ribera Baja, Montánchez, Matanegra, Cañamero
blanco, rosado, tinto
Blanco: Alarije, Borba, Cayetana Blanca, Cigüente, Pardina, Viura, Chardonnay, Montúa (Chelva), Eva (Beba de los Santos), Malvar, Moscatel de Alejandría, Moscatel de grano menudo, Parellada, Perruno, Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo, Pedro Ximénez
Tinto: Bobal, Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha Tinta, Graciano, Garnacha Tintorera, Jaen, Mazuela, Merlot, Monastrell, Pinot Noir, Petit Verdot, Tempranillo, Syrah
climate more mild near coast- Atlantic and Mediterranean influence. continental inland- hot summers.
Ribera del Juceár DO
Castilla la Mancha
Whites from SB nd Moscatel de Grano Menudo
Reds from Tempranillo
Manchuela DO
Castilla la Mancha, borders Utiel-Requena.
Bobal and Macabeo
Mentrida DO
Castilla la Mancha, at the eastern edge. More Mediterranean influence, and approximately 20% higher rainfall.
Sandy granitic soils. Continental conditions, Gredos mountains shield colder winds.
Grenache and Tempranillo
Dominio de Valdepusa is here
Almansa DO
Castilla la Mancha. Middle ground between the Meseta and the Levant. Semi-arid with limestone soils, averages 700m elevation.
Monastrell and Garnacha Tintorera.
Campo de Calatrava DO
Castilla la Mancha, est 2024 - new!
Volcanic - Campo de Calatrava Volcanic field
700-900 m elevation
Tinto de Uvas Sobremaduradas: 8 years in oak (225 or 500L)
