Spain - Green Spain / Galicia Flashcards
Geography of Galicia
Northwest section of the Iberian Peninsula, also known as Green Spain.
Where is Rías Baixas
Very close to Portugal
What is the climate of the Green Coast of Spain?
- Maritime - due to dense forest, closeness to the Atlantic Ocean, low mountain ranges and small rivers
- Cooler than the rest of Spain
- Becoming more continental
moving inland
What primary wine types do they make in the Green Coast of Spain?
Dry, crisp, aromatic white wines and light red wines.
White grape varieties in Galicia
Albariño
Godello
Red grape varieties in Galicia
Mencía
DO’s in the Galicia Region
Rías Baixas
Valdeorras
Ribera Sacra
Describe wines from Rías Baixas DO
White Wines: Wines labeled Albariño must be 100% Albariño
Grapes in the Valdeorras DO
White Wines: Godello
Red Wines: Menc
Grapes in the Ribeira Sacra DO
White Wines: Albariño, Godello,
Red Wines: Mencía
Albariño flavor profile
- stone fruit
- citrus flowers
- bubble gum
- undercurrent of minerality
Pairings for Albariño
Due to its location, crisp acidity, and delicate flavor profile, Albariño is a classic match for simply prepared shellfish and bivalves
Producers of Albariño
(-) Pazo Señorans
(-) Granbazán
(-) Lagar de Cervera
Soil type of Galicia
Granite
Winemaking in Galicia
(-) Made with modern technology
(-) stainless steel tanks
(-) Lees aging is common
(-) Occasional barrique (barrica) use
