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SPAIN - North Central Flashcards

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1
Q

Name 3 autonomias within North Central Spain

A

Navarra, La Rioja and Aragon

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The 3 geographic bodies that affect the region:

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Mt. Pyrenees
Mt. Cantabrian
R.Ebro

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Climatic influence of Mt. Cantabrian

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  • Rain shadow effect
  • High temperature during summer
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4
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When did Phylloxera reach Rioja

A

The 19th Century

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5
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When did Rioja get upgraded to DOCa status

A

1991

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The 4 dominants red grapes of Rioja

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Tempranillo, Garnacha, Graciano and Mazuelo

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What is the international name for Mazuelo

A

Carignan

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What is the main white grape of Rioja?

A

Viura

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Elsewhere, what is another name for Viura?

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Macabeo

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What are some other whites permitted in Rioja?

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Garnacha blanca, Malvasia Riojano, Maturana Blanca, Chardonnay, Tempranillo Blanco, Sauv Blanc, Turruntes and Verdejo

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What is the blend of Red Rioja?

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  • The 4 main reds must comprises 85% of the blend (95% if destemmed)
  • The rest may be topped by ‘experimental’ grapes
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12
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What is the blending % for Rosado

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Must comprised min.25% of 4 main reds

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The Ageing Requirements for Rioja reds

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Crianza: Total 2 years with 1 year in oak
Reserva: Total 3 years with 1 year in oak and 6 months in bottle
Gran Reserva: Total 5 years with 2 years in oak and 2 years in bottle

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The Ageing Requirements for Rioja whites/rosados

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Crianza: Total 18 months with 6 months in oak
Reserva: Total 2 years with 6 months in oak*
Gran Reserva: Total 4 years with 6 months in oak*
*Must remain in oak for the min ageing duration

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What is the main production town of Rioja?

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Haro

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16
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From Haro in NW to Alfaro in the SE, Rioja follows the R.Ebro and splitted into:

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Rioja Alta (Northwestern)- Rioja Alavesa (North) - Rioja Oriental (South)

17
Q

Which subzone is the smallest?

A

Rioja Alavesa

18
Q

Which subzone is technically not within Rioja itself?

A

Rioja Alavesa - within Basque Country

19
Q

What is the distinguishing soil structure of each subzone

A

Alta and Alavesa - predominantly calcareous clay & limestone
Oriental - alluvial & ferrous clay

20
Q

What is the stylistic difference between these subzone

A

Alta - classic and structured
Alavesa - fresh and vibrant
Oriental - Power and warmth

21
Q

Where does Garnacha perform the best?

A

Oriental

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