Spain II Flashcards
Where is Tempranillo known as Ull de Llebre?
Catalonia
Cencibel is another name for…
Tempranillo
PGI and PDO terms
vino nobile
vino anejo
vine viejo
Ribera Blanco is based on this grape
75% Albilo Mayor
Why is Albilo Mayor sometimes added to red wines in RdD?
Add aromas + soften texture
Navarra’s principal grapes
Tempranillo and Garnacha
first DO in 1925
Rioja
first DOCa in 1991
Rioja
Bordeaux winesmakers settled here for a bried period of time in the late 19th century
Rioja
t/f: sparkling wine production is allowed in Rioja
true
Most important DO in Aragon
Somontano DO
Where/What is Somontano DO?
Somontano DO is located in the foothills of the Pyrenees within Aragon. International + native grapes
This region is famous for its llicorella soils
Priorat
What is llicorella?
soil made of easily breakable stones made of slate and minerals
Primary grape of Priorat
Garnacha
Tarragona DO
Catalonia. Large DO with diverse soil + climate; wide range of styles. Most production devoted to full bodied aromatic whites
Where is Costers del Segre DO located?
Catalonia
This AC is home to Spain’s cast acreage of Airen
Castilla-La Mancha
This AC is home to 12 vinos de pago
Castilla-La Mancha
Where is AC Murcia located?
Southern portion of east coast
Murcia AC has how many DOs
3
The majority of output for all 3 of Murcia’s DOs is based on this grape
Monastrell
The Sherry triangle lies within..
Andalusia
These towns for the Sherry triangle
Jerez de la Frontera
Sanlucar de Barrameda
El Puerto de Santa Maria
Moscatel aka …
Muscat of Alexandria
Palomino prefers this chalky white soil rich with limestone
Albariza
What is Moscatel used for in Sherry?
As a sweetening agent or to impart fruitiness to younger Sherries
PX grows best on this soil
barros
Moscatel thrives on this soil
arena
The 2 age classifcations for Sherry
Shery with an age indication: 12-15 yrs
Sherries of certified old age:
VOS - 20 years of solera aging min
VORS - 30 years of solera aging min
t/f: fino wines are eligible for age classifications
NO.
t/f: vintage Sherry is not allowed
false
PX grapes from this DO are permitted for Sherry production
Montilla-Moriles
Amontillado Sherries tend to have intense…
nuttiness
Describe Palo Cortado
Starts as a fino but never develops the flor as expected. It then ages oxidatively. nuttiness of a amontillado without the flor aromas. the body of an olorosso
DO known for white wines based on Verdejo
Rueda
DO located just west of RdD known primarily for reds + rosados based on Tinta del Pais and Garncha
Cigales
Galician DO that produces whites based on Treixadura and other local grapes
Ribeiro
