Spain - Central & South Flashcards
What are the four sub-zones of Valencia
Alto Turía
Moscatel
Valentina
Clariano
What are the two main white varietals in Valencia DO subregion Alto Turía
Merseguera
Macabeo
What is the main style of wine produced in Valencia DO subregion Moscatel
Sweet and fortified wines
What is the main grape cutlivated in Valencia DO subregion Moscatel
Moscatel de Alejandria
What are the four white grapes planted in Valencia DO subregion Valentina
Merseguera
Macabeo
Sémillon
Chardonnay
What are the 3 major red grapes of Valencia DO
Garnacha Tintorela
Monastrell
Tempranillo
Where is Alicante DO located
South of the city of Valencia
What is the unique wine of Alicante DO
Fondillón
What is Fondillón
Monastrell harvested late and fermented off dry, aged in solera without fortification and bottled after an average of 10 years
What is the climate of Alicante DO
Arid with mediterranean influence closer to the coast
What is the main grape varietal of Utiel-Requena DO
Bobal
Where is Utiel-Requena DO located
West of the city of Valencia
What is the average elevation range of vineyards in Murcia’s DOs
400-800 meters
What are the 3 DOs of Murcia
Yecla DO
Jumilla DO
Bullas DO
What is the soil of Yecla DO
Loam above limestone
What is the main grape varietal of Yecla DO
Monastrell
What is the main grape varietal of Jumilla DO
Monastrell
What is the minimum required percentage of Monastrell required for Jumilla DO reds if labeled ‘Monastrell’
85% minimum
What is the recommended white grape for production in Bullas DO
Macabeo
What is the minimum percentage of Monastrell required for Bullas DO reds & rosado if labeled ‘Monastrell’
60%
What are the four subzones of Vino de Madrid DO
Arganda
Navalcarnero
San Martín de Valdeiglesías
El Molar
What is the recommended varietal in the Arganda subregion of Vino de Madrid DO
Tempranillo
What is the largest subregion of Vino de Madrid DO
Arganda
What notable soil is found in the best hillsides of Arganda in Vino de Madrid DO
Limestone
What is the soil of Navalcarnero in Vino de Madrid DO
Loam
What mountains protect the vineyards of San Martín de Valdeiglesías in Vino de Madrid DO
Sierra de Gredos
What is the climate of Vino de Madrid DO
Arid
How is the climate of San Martín de Valdeiglesías different from the rest of Vino de Madrid DO
Less arid
What two grapes are used for most quality wine in Vino de Madrid DO
Garnacha
Albilla Mayor
What is the climate of Castilla La Mancha
Extreme continental
(hot summers, low rain, cold winters)
What famous Spanish literary work is set in the plains of Castilla La Mancha
Don Quixote
What DO in Spain is one of the world’s largest continuous wine regions
La Mancha DO
How are vines spaced in La Mancha DO & why
2.5m to reduce water competition due to arid land
What is the white grape dominating plantings in La Mancha DO
Aíren
What is the red grape of La Mancha DO
Cencibel (Tempranillo)
What is the synonym for Tempranillo in La Mancha DO
Cencibel
What is most of La Mancha DO’s production used for
Distillates (Brandy, Fortifying agents)
How is the climate of Ribera de Júcar different from the rest of Castilla La Mancha
Some mediterranean influence and more rainfall
What are the two authorized white grapes of Ribera de Júcar DO
Sauvignon Blanc
Moscatel de Gran Menudo
What is the dominant red grape varietal for quality production in Ribera de Júcar DO
Tempranillo
What is the dominant grape varietal of Manchuela DO
Bobal
What is the climate of Manchuela DO
Continental with some mediterranean influence
What is the quality white grape utilized in Mancheula DO
Macabeo
What is the climate of Almansa DO
Semi-arid
What is the main soil type of Almansa DO
Limestone
What are the two main red grape varietals of Almansa DO
Monastrell
Garnacha Tintorera
What are the two main grapes of Valdepeñas DO
Aíren
Tempranillo
What are the 2 quality sub-regions found within Valdepeñas DO
‘Los Llanos’
‘Las Aberturas’
Where are the vineyards of Méntrida DO located
The foothills of the Gredos Mountains
What grape dominates plantings in Méntrida DO
Garnacha
What mountain range splits Uclés DO
Sierra de Altomira
What are the main varietals of Uclés DO
Tempranillo
Bordeaux varietals
What is the sole DO of Extremadura
Ribera de Guardiana DO
What is the climate of Ribera de Guardiana DO
Harsh continental climate
What are the three notable indigenous varietals of Extremadura
Alarije
Montúa
Eva
Where is the Malagá DO located
Between the Mediterranean Sea and Montilla Moriles DO
What style of wine does Malagá DO focus on
Sweet wines
What are the two main grapes for Malagá DO wines
Moscatel
Pedro Ximenez
What aging process is used for Malagá DO sweet wines
Solera aging
What is the min. percentage required of Pedro Ximenez and/or Moscatel for dry wines in Malagá DO
70%
What DO surrounding Malagá is focused on dry wines
Sierras de Malagá DO
What is the quality subzone of Sierras de Malagá DO
Serranía de Ronda
What are the aging requirements for dry wines in Sierras de Malagá DO
Min. 2 years, 6 months in oak
What DO covers the entire province of Grenada
Grenada DO
What grape must comprise of a min. of 70% of the blend of sparkling wines in the Grenada DO
Vijiriego
What is the single sub-region of Grenada DO
Contraviesa-Alpujarra
What are the 4 main Balearic Islands
Ibiza
Menora
Mallorca
Formentera
What quality level are wines from Ibiza, Menora, & Formentera classified as
Vino de Tierra
What Balearic island is qualified for DO level wines
Mallorca
What are the two DOs of Mallorca
Binissalem DO
Pla i Llevant DO
Where is the zone of production for Binissalem DO
The center of Mallorca
What mountain range provides a rain shadow and protection for Binissalem DO
Serra de Tramuntana
What are the two prized native grapes of Mallorca
Manto Negro
Moll
What are the blending requirements for red wines in Binissalem DO
Min. 30% Manto Negro
What are the blending requirements for white wines in Binissalem DO
Min. 50% Moll or Moscatel
Where is the Pla i Llevant DO located
The southeastern half of Mallorca
What is the soil type of Pla i Llevant DO
Fertile
How far are the canary islands from Morocco
100km
On what parallel are the Canary Islands located
28th
What is the main soil type of the Canary Islands
Volcanic
What is the umbrella DO of the Canary Islands
Islas Canarias DO
What grapes thrive in the Canary Islands
Palomino
Malvasia
Listán Negro
Negramoll
What is the synonym for Tinta Negra (Madeira) in the Canary Islands
Negramoll
What is the largest of the Canary Islands
Tenerife
Where are the vineyards of Tenerife
The slopes of Mt. Teide, an active volcano
What does Mt. Tiede provide for the vineyards on the southern half of Tenerife
A rain shadow
What are the 5 DOs of Tenerife
Tacoronte-Acentejo DO
Valle de la Orotava DO
Ycoden Daute-Isora DO
Valle de Güímar DO
Albona DO
What two grapes dominate plantings in Tenerife DO
Listán Negro
Listán Blanco
What is the soil of Lanzarote DO
Ceniza (Black volcanic topsoil)
What are the vines rooted in in Lanzarote DO
‘hoyos’
What are Hoyos
Deep pits penetrating the volcanic topsoil of Lanzarote and shelter them from the fierce winds surrounded by a ring of stones
What is the historical style of wine in El Hiero DO
Sweet wines exported to the UK
Who is the primary modern market for wines from El Hiero DO
South America
What geographic factor is important for quality vineyards in La Palma DO
High elevations, some vineyards exceeding 1000 meters above sea level
What is Vino de Tea
Dry wine aged in Pine Casks
What native grape cultivated in La Palma DO is extinct outside of the island
Sabro
What is the native grape produced in La Gomera DO
Forastera Blanca
What is the dominant varietal of Gran Canaria DO
Listán Negro
Where are the best vineyards of Gran Canaria DO
At higher elevations in the northern half of the island
