SWS-Galicia/DO Rías Baixes Flashcards
1
Q
Where is DO Rías Baixes located?
A
NW tip of Spain along Atlantic Ocean
2
Q
What are the subzones in Rías Baixes?
A
- Val do Salnés
- Condado do Tea
- O Rosal
- Soutomaior
- Ribeiro do Ulla
3
Q
Which sub zones were part of the original DO Rías Baixes?
A
- Val do Salnés
- Condado do Tea
- O Rosal
4
Q
Which subzones were added later in DO Rías Baixes?
A
- Soutomaior
- Ribeiro do Ulla
5
Q
Which Rías Baixes subzone is the coolest?
A
- Val do Salnés
- lower part of Umia River; close to Atlantic coast
6
Q
Which Rías Baixes subzone is warmest?
A
- Condado do Tea
- furthest inland
- northern bank of Miño River
7
Q
Which is the oldest subzone?
A
Val do Salnés
8
Q
Which subzone is the birthplace of Albariño?
A
Val do Salnés
9
Q
Where are the vines planted in Val do Salnés?
A
- valley floor and on slope of Umia River
- flattest of the subzones
10
Q
Where is O Rosal subzone located?
A
- right bank of Miño River
- meets Atlantic in SW part
11
Q
Which is the smallest subzone?
A
Soutomaior
12
Q
Where is Soutomaior subzone?
A
- hills of Rías de Vigo River
- above Condado do Tea
13
Q
Which subzone is the youngest?
A
- Ribeira do Ulla
- added in 2000 when DO expanded
14
Q
Where is Ribeira do Ulla?
A
inland along Ulla River Valley
15
Q
What are the soils in Rías Baixes?
A
- shallow sandy soils, some granite
- some alluvial soils along Miño River
