Spain - Navarra Flashcards
How many sub regions in Navarra?
5.
Lots of micro climates and influences that can affect style, quality and price
Permitted red grapes in Navarra DO (4)
Mainly Tempranillo
Garnacha
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Styles of wine made in Navarra?
Light fruity style to full bodied Crianza/Reserva/Gran Reserva wines
Principal white grape varietal in Navarra?
Chardonnay
Oaked and unoaked styles
Permitted white grape varieties in Navarra DO?(5)
Chardonnay
Muscat Blanc s Petit Grains
Sauvignon Blanc
Viura
Malvasia
Garnacha grown in the Baja Montana sun region of Navarra DO?
Light bodied, red fruit and med+ acid
Navarro rose rules? (4)
Must be made by maceration
Direct press is not allowed
Generally 3-4 hours for light wines
6-12 for deeper coloured roses
Significant quality producer in Navarro?
Domaine Lupier