Spain - Galicia Flashcards
What are the 5 sub-regions of Rias Baixas?
- Ribera de Ullo
- Val do Salnes
- Soutamaior
- Condado do Tea
- O Rosal
Is Rias Basxias a contiguous DO?
No, 3 out of the 5 DOs do not share a border with each other
What is the moderating influence on Rias Baixas?
The Atlantic Ocean
What is a Parras?
A pergola like trellis system
What are the 5 DOs located with in Galicia?
- Rias Baxias
- Ribeiro
- Ribeira Sacra
- Valdeorras
- Monterri
What are the permitted white grape varietals for Rias Baixas?
- Albarino
- Loureria
- Treixadura
- Caina Blanca
- Torrontes
- Godello
What are the permitted red grape varietals for Rias Baixas?
- Caino Tinto
- Espadeiro
- Loureria Tinta
- Souson
- Mencia
- Brancellao
True or False,
If a bottle from Rias Baixas is labelled as Albarino, it must be 100% Albarino
True!
If a bottle of wine comes from either Ribeira de Ullo or Val do Salnes (in Rias Baxias) what must the blend consist of?
70% of the authorized white varietals:
- Albarino
- Lourerio
- Trezadiura
- Caina Blanco
If a bottle of wine has Blanca Barrica on it, how much did it spend in bottle?
At least 3 months
What is the climate for Rias Baixas?
Maritime
