Spain - Other Regions Flashcards
What is the most famous winery from Ribera Del Duero DOCa?
Vega Silicia
Who makes the famous Spanish wine called Unico?
Vega Silicia
What is the primary grape of Ribera Del Duero?
Tinto del Pais (Tempranillo)
What are some secondary grapes of Ribera Del Duero?
Garnacha
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Malbec
How is Tempranillo used mostly in Ribera Del Duero?
Usually as a blend, it is usually used as the main base for the blended wines
What is the name of the method of champagne used to make Cava?
Mètodo Tradicional (Mèthode Tranditionale)
What is the climate of Cava DO?
Mediterranean
Where does the term Cava come from?
The Catalan term for “cave” a reference to the extended aging period that these wines must spend in the bottle stored in caves or temperature controlled cellars
Where is the Cava Do located?
NorthEastern Spain mostly in the Penèdes
What is the ocean off the eastern border of the Penèdes?
Mediterranean
Macabeo
Parellada
Xarel - lo
Chardonnay
These are the 4 main grapes to what famous Spanish wines?
Cava