SWS-Galicia/DO Valdeorras Flashcards
Where is DO Valdeorras?
eastern Galicia
How many subzones are in DO Valdeorras?
8 subzones
What style of wine does DO Valdeorras make?
slightly more white than red; 55% white
What are the soils in DO Valdeorras?
shallow slate topsoil on top of schist bedrock
What is the climate in DO Valdeorras?
- maritime with some continental influences
- high rainfall
- risk of late frosts and hailstorms in spring
Where are the vineyards in DO Valdeorras?
- vineyards flank Sil River on steep slopes on left bank and gentle slopes on right bank
- Sil River crosses DO from east to west
What is the preferred variety in DO Valdeorras?
Godello
What is the preferred red variety in DO Valdeorras?
Mencía
Why is Godello grown in DO Valdeorras?
- group of viticulturists conducted research in mid-1970s
- believed Godello best-suited since it was heavily planted pre-phylloxera
- Godello reintroduced after crisis
What is the legislation for Valdeorras Godello?
must be 100% Godello
What is the legislation for Valdeorras Mencía?
minimum 85% Mencía
What is the legislation for Valdeorras vino espumosos?
minimum 85% Godelo
What is the newly created wine category in Valdeorras?
- Valdeorras Castas Nobles
- minimum 85% of preferred varieties
What is the profile of DO Valdeorras white wines?
- generally varietal Godello
- ripe yellow apple with thyme notes
- best examples have minerality and age in barriques for added complexity
What is the profile of DO Valdeorras red wines?
- typically varietal Mencía
- similar style to those form DO Bierzo
