SWS-Galicia/Viticulture-Winemaking Flashcards
1
Q
Which varieties are more common in Galicia:
red or white?
A
white
2
Q
Which varieties are more common:
native or international varieties?
A
native; international varieties almost non-existent
3
Q
Which white variety dominates Rías Baixes?
A
- Albariño; 90% of all plantings
- ranked as ‘preferred’ variety is many DOs
4
Q
Where are vineyards located?
A
slopes and steep terraces along river valleys
5
Q
How are white wines made?
A
stainless steel fermentation
6
Q
What is the style of white wines?
A
- fresh, crisp, acidic wines
- made for immediate consumption
7
Q
What are winemakers experimenting with for white wine production? What’s the effect?
A
- barrel fermentation
- effect: fuller-bodied, slight tannic grip
8
Q
How are red wines made?
A
stainless steel fermentation
9
Q
What is the style of red wines?
A
- fresh, fruit-forward
- bright, mineral, light to medium-bodied
- mostly with Mencía
10
Q
What are winemakers experimenting with for red wine production?
A
- barrel-aged examples with moderate ageing capacity
- traditionally, red wines note barrel-aged
11
Q
What type of oak is used in red wine production?
A
- American
- French
- Galician oak
12
Q
What are the features of Galician oak?
A
imparts American and French oak characteristics
