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SWS-Galicia/DO Rías Baixes Flashcards

1
Q

Where is DO Rías Baixes located?

A

NW tip of Spain along Atlantic Ocean

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What are the subzones in Rías Baixes?

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  1. Val do Salnés
  2. Condado do Tea
  3. O Rosal
  4. Soutomaior
  5. Ribeiro do Ulla
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3
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Which sub zones were part of the original DO Rías Baixes?

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  1. Val do Salnés
  2. Condado do Tea
  3. O Rosal
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4
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Which subzones were added later in DO Rías Baixes?

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  1. Soutomaior
  2. Ribeiro do Ulla
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5
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Which Rías Baixes subzone is the coolest?

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  • Val do Salnés
  • lower part of Umia River; close to Atlantic coast
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6
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Which Rías Baixes subzone is warmest?

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  • Condado do Tea
  • furthest inland
  • northern bank of Miño River
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Which is the oldest subzone?

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Val do Salnés

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Which subzone is the birthplace of Albariño?

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Val do Salnés

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9
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Where are the vines planted in Val do Salnés?

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  • valley floor and on slope of Umia River
  • flattest of the subzones
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Where is O Rosal subzone located?

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  • right bank of Miño River
  • meets Atlantic in SW part
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Which is the smallest subzone?

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Soutomaior

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Where is Soutomaior subzone?

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  • hills of Rías de Vigo River
  • above Condado do Tea
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13
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Which subzone is the youngest?

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  • Ribeira do Ulla
  • added in 2000 when DO expanded
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14
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Where is Ribeira do Ulla?

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inland along Ulla River Valley

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15
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What are the soils in Rías Baixes?

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  • shallow sandy soils, some granite
  • some alluvial soils along Miño River
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16
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What is the climate and rainfall in Rías Baixes?

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  • maritime
  • rainfall 1,700mm/year
17
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What is the area under vine in Rías Baixes?

18
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What is the preferred variety in Rías Baixes?

What other varieties are grown?

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  • Albariño (white)
  • other white: Loureira, Treixadura, Caiño Blanco
  • red: Caiño Tinto, Loureira Tinta, Sousón, Espadeiro
19
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What is the profile of Rías Baixes Albariño?

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  • pale color with citrus, peach and white flowers
  • light-bodied with high acidity and saline notes
  • mostly unoaked; best consumed young
20
Q

What are adegas?

A

small, family-owned estates in Rías Baixes

21
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What is the blend for Rías Baixes designation?

A

no restriction

22
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What is the blend for Rías Baixes Albariño designation?

A

100% Albariño

23
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What is the blend for Condado do Tea designation?

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minimum 70% Albariño and Treixadura

24
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What is the blend for Rías Baixes Rosal designation?

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minimum 70% Albariño and Loureira

25
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What is the blend for Rías Baixes Salnés designation?

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minimum 70% Albariño, Loureira, Treixadura and Caiño Blanco

26
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What is the blend for Ribeira do Ulla designation?

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minimum 70% Albariño, Loureira, Treixadura and Caiño Blanco

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