Spain - Galicia

Question 1

where is Rías Baixas DO located?

Answer 1

is a province of Galicia, on Atlantic coast, north-west of Spain

Question 2

what is the climate here in Rías Baixas DO?

Answer 2

Maritime

(region benefits from the lower temperatures, enhance the acid in the grapes)

Question 3

how many sub-zones are there in Rías Baixas DO?

Answer 3

5 sub-zones

•Val do Salnés
•Condado do Tea
•O Rosal
•Soutomaior
•Ribeira do Ulla

Question 4

what are the white grape varieties in Rías Baixas DO?

Answer 4

6 varieties:

•Albariño
•Loureira
•Treixadura
•Caiño Blanco
•Torrontés
•Godello

Question 5

wines labelled as Rías Baixas Albariño?

Answer 5

must be made from 100% Albariño

Question 6

wines labelled as Rías Baixas Condado do Tea?

Answer 6

min combined of 70% Albariño & Treixadura

Question 7

wines labelled as Rías Baixas O Rosal?

Answer 7

min combined of 70% Albariño & Loureiro

Question 8

wines labelled as Rías Baixas Val do Salnés & Ribeira do Ulla?

Answer 8

must contain min 70% Albariño, with 30% originating from sub-zones

(Soutomaior has very little production, 0.2% of total Rías Baixas production)

Question 9

is Malolactic (MLF) allowed in Rías Baixas DO white wines?

Answer 9

it is either not been permitted or is only partly permitted

Question 10

how are the wines in Rías Baixas DO like?

Answer 10

•bone dry and aromatic
•citrus fruit,
•high in acidity
•refreshing

Question 11

what is the best time to drink Rías Baixas wines?

Answer 11

best to drunk young, up to 3 years old