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Spain: Navarra Flashcards

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1
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Where is Navarra?

A

To the NE of La Rioja, Spain

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2
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How much of the autonomous community of Navarra is under vine?

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Around half

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3
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Hectares planted in Navarra DO?

A

11,000

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What are the biggest geographical influences on Navarra DO?

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The Atlantic Ocean, Mediterranean Sea and the Pyrenees to the NE

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5
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How many subregions in the Navarra DO?

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5

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6
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What are the Navarra subregions?

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Baja Montaña
Valdizarbe
Tierra estrella
Ribera Alta
Ribera Baja
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Which 3 of Navarra’s subregions are in the North of the DO?

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Baja Montaña
Valdizarbe
Tierra Estella

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8
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Where within the Navarra DO is Ribera Alta?

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In the middle

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9
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Where is Ribera Baja in the Navarra DO?

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In the south

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10
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What is the terrain like in the North of Navarra?

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Hilly

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Why is the North of Navarra DO cooler and wetter?

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Influence from the Atlantic in the NW and from the Pyrenees in the NE

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What is the south of Navarra like in comparison to the north?

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warmer, drier and flatter

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13
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In Navarra 40 years ago, which was the majority planted grape and style of wine?

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Garnacha- deep coloured roses

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14
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What did a government funded research program in Navarra in the 1970s decide to promote?

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Red wines made from Tempranillo

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15
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What is the most planted grape in Navarra DO?

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Tempranillo

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16
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In Navarra DO, what grapes were permitted by the Consejo Regulador in the 1980s?

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International varieties- Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay

17
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Which grape are you most likely to find as a single varietal wine in Navarra?

A

Tempranillo

18
Q

In Navarra, which. red grapes are often found in blends?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo and Garnacha

19
Q

Are the ageing catagories used in Navarra DO?

A

Yes, widely used

20
Q

What styles of red are made in Navarra?

A

Fruity lighter bodied, early drinking wines
AND
Fuller bodied, more concentrate wines, matured in oak barrels for a year or more

21
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Which oak do you find in Navarra DO?

A

Both French and American

22
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Which grape variety in Navarra would you most expect to be aged in American Oak?

A

Tempranillo

23
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What is the principle white grape variety in Navarra?

A

Chardonnay

24
Q

Tasting note for a Navarra DO Chardonnay…

A

Citrus and peach
Medium alcohol
medium to medium + acidity
oaked and unoaked styles

25
Q

What white grapes are grown in Navarra?

A 
Chardonnay
Moscatel de Grano Menudo (Muscat blanc a petits grains)
Sauvignon blanc
Viura
Malvasia
26
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What is the name for Muscat Blanc a petits Grains in Navarra?

A

Moscatel de Grano Menudo

27
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A number of critics and producers feel like which grape has the highest quality potential in Navarra?

A

Garnacha (especially from old bush vines)

28
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What is single varietal Garnacha wine like in Baja Montana, Navarra?

A

Lighter bodied wines with red berry fruit and medium + acidity

29
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Where in Navarra would you find fuller bodied, more tannic styles of Garnacha?

A

Ribera Baja

30
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Which grape variety is primarily found in Navarra roses?

A

Garnacha

31
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Which red grapes can be used for rose production in Navarra?

A

Garnacha, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, merlot

32
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Where about in Navarra are grapes sourced for roses?

A

the cooler, more northerly sub-regions (Baja Montaña, Valdizarbe, Tierra estrella)

33
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Which winemaking method is used for roses in Navarra?

A

Short maceration on the skins, direct pressing is not permitted

34
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How long would you macerate on the skins for rose production in Navarra?

A

3-4 hours for paler coloured wines

6-12 hours for more deeply coloured versions

35
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What vessels are used for rose fermentation in Navarra?

A

Most in stainless steel, some in barrels

36
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Overall, what quality are the wines of Navarra?

A

good- v good quality, occasionally outstanding

37
Q

Generally what price point are the wines of Navarra?

A

Inexpensive- mid priced, with some premium wines

38
Q

Name 2 significant producers in Navarra

A

Domaines Lupier

Bodegas J. Chivite

39
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How big are the vineyard holdings generally in Navarra?

A

Small

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