Spanish Grape Varieties Flashcards
What other names does Albariño go by?
Alvarinho, Galego
Classic descriptors for Albariño…
Ripe citrus (orange), peach, white and yellow flowers.
Classic structure for Albariño…
Mod+ Acidity, Mod Alcohol, Mod Body, Bitter Phenolics
What is the worlds most planted white wine grape?
Airén
What is Airén most commonly used for?
Distillation into brandy
Where is most Airén planted in Spain?
Castilla-La Mancha
Classic descriptors for Airén…
Neutral, citrus, almond
Classic structure for Airén…
Mod Acidity, Mod Alcohol, Light body
Other names for Macabeo….
Viura, Macabeu
What are the most common grapes used in Cava?
Macabeo, Parellada, Xarel-lo
Classic descriptors for Macabeo…
Citrus, Stone fruit, White Flowers
Classic structure for Macabeo…
Mod- Acidity, Mod Alcohol, Mod Body
Another name for Palomino…
Listán Blanco
Classic descriptors for Palomino…
N.E.U.T.R.A.L.
Classic Structure for Palomino…
Mod- Acidity, Low Alcohol, Light Body
What is Palomino most commonly used for?
Sherry!
What is Verdejo often blended with in Rueda?
Sauvignon Blanc
What is the name of the oxidized wine made from Verdejo?
Rueda Dorados
Classic descriptors for Verdejo…
Citrus, white flowers, herbal, fennel
Classic structure for Verdejo…
Mod+ Acidity, Mod Alcohol, Light to Mod body
Other names for Cariñena…
Carignan, Carinyena, Mazuelo, Mazuela, Samsó
Classic descriptors for Cariñena…
Cherry, Currant, Licorice
Classic structure for Cariñena…
Mod+ Acidity, Mod+ Alcohol, Mod+ Tannin, Full body
Other names for Garnacha…
Grenache, Garnacha Tinta, Garnatxa, Lledoner, Tinto Aragonés
True or false, Garnacha comes in red, white and pink varieties…
True!
Classic descriptors for Garnacha…
Jammy, Strawberry, Spicy, Dried Flowers
Classic Structure for Garnacha…
Mod- Acidity, Mod+ Alcohol, Mod+ Tannin, Medium to Full body
What are the two most important DOs for Mencía?
Bierzo, Ribeira Sacra
Classic Descriptors for Mencía…
Plum, black cherry, almond, red flowers, herbal, soil
Classic Structure for Mencía
Mod Acid, Mod+ Alcohol, Mod Tannin, Light body
Other names for Monastrell
Mourvèdre, Mataro
Classic Descriptors for Monastrell
Dark fruit, Purple flowers, Spicy, Earthy
Classic Structure for Monastrell
Mod+ Acidity, Mod+ Alcohol, Mod+ Tannin, Full body
What is Tempranillo named for?
Temprano, which means early, and references the fact that it’s an early ripening variety.
Classic Descriptors for Tempranillo…
Red fruit, Dusty Earth, Spicy, Leather, Tobacco
Classic Structure for Tempranillo…
Mod Acidity, Mod Alcohol, Mod+ Tannin, Medium Body
Other names for Tempranillo
Cencibel, Tinto Fino, Tinto del País, Tinto de Toro, Ull de Llebre, Tinta Roriz
Classic descriptors for Godello…
Stone fruits, citrus, creamy lees character, mineral
Classic structure for Godello…
Mod+ Acidity, Mod Alcohol, Full body, non-aromatic
What international grape can Godello easily replace?
Chardonnay
Other names for Treixadura…
Trajadura, Treincadeira
Classic descriptors for Treixadura…
Citrus, orchard fruits
Classic structure for Treixadura…
Mod- Acidity, Mod Alcohol, Medium body
Is Treixadura Spanish or Portguese in origin?
Portguese.
Other names for Loureira…
Loureiro, Loureiro Blanco
What is the most common usage for Treixadura?
As a blending grape that brings body and more alcohol to the finished wine.
Classic descriptors for Loureira…
Citrus, mineral
Classic structure for Loureira…
Mod+ Acidity, Mod- Alcohol, Light body
What is the most common usage for Loureira? What does it do?
As a blending grape that brings acidity and lowers the alcohol of the finished wine.
Other names for Caíño Tinto…
Borraçal
Classic descriptors for Caíño Tinto…
Red Flowers
Classic structure for Caíño Tinto…
Mod+ Acid, Mod+ Tannin, Mod+ Alcohol, Light body
What DO is significant for Caíño Tinto?
Ribeiro
Graciano ripens SUPER early… True or False?
False!! It ripens EXTREMELY late.
Classic descriptors for Graciano…
Red Cherry, Spicy, Herbal, Licorice
Classic structure for Graciano…
Mod+ Acid, Mod+ Tannin, Mod+ Alcohol, Medium body
Classic descriptors for Pedro Ximénez…
Dried fruits, Jam, Dark Chocolate
Classic structure for Pedro Ximénez…
Low Acid, Mod+ Alcohol, Full body
Unique treatment for Pedro Ximénez in Montilla-Moriles…
Grapes are sun-dried for several weeks before fermentation.
Classic descriptors for Moscatel…
Intense floral aromatics, Grapes, Citrus, Bitter
Classic structure for Moscatel…
Mod- Acid, Mod+ Alcohol, Full body
Other name for Moscatel…
Muscat of Alexandria
Another name for Malvasía…
Malvasia di Lipari
Classic descriptors for Malvasía…
Tropical fruits, citrus, white flowers
Classic structure for Malvasía…
Mod- Acid, Mod+ Alcohol, Full body
What is Malvasía Volcánica a crossing of?
Malvasia di Lipari and Marmajuelo
Classic descriptors for Malvasía Volcánica…
Citrus, white flowers, marmalade, chalk
Classic structure for Malvasía Volcánica…
Mod acid, Mod Alcohol, Full body.
What is Listán Negro a crossing of?
Listán Blanco and Negramoll
Classic descriptors of Listán Negro…
Red fruit, pepper, floral perfume, iron
Classic structure of Listán Negro…
Mod+ Acid, Mod- Alcohol, Mod+ Tannin, Medium body
Classic descriptors for Listán Prieto…
Red fruit, floral.
Classic structure for Listán Prieto…
Mod+ Acid, Mod- Alcohol, Mod- Tannin, light body.
Other names for Listán Prieto…
Criolla Chica, País, Mission
Other name for Negramoll, and where it’s grown…
Tinta Negra Mole, on Madeira
Classic descriptors for Negramoll…
Herbal, savoury, red and black fruits.
Classic structure for Negramoll…
Mod+ Acid, Mod Alcohol, Mod Tannin, Light body.
What is a worry with Malvasía?
That it is prone to easily oxidize.
