SWS-País Vasco/DO Arabako Txakolina Flashcards
1
Q
What are the other two names for DO Arabako Txakolina?
A
- DO Txakoli de Álava
- DO Chacolí de Álava
2
Q
Which DO in País Vasco was the last one to get status?
A
DO Arabako Txakolina; 2001
3
Q
Where is DO Arabako Txakolina located?
A
NW tip of Álava province
4
Q
Which styles of wine are produced in DO Arabako Txakolina?
A
Almost all wine = 94%
a little sparkling wine = 6%
5
Q
What are the soils in DO Arabako Txakolina?
A
limestone with stone and clay
6
Q
What is the climate in DO Arabako Txakolina?
A
- maritime, but driest and most continental of the 3 País Vasco DOs
- high rainfall
- spring frosts common
7
Q
Which training method is used in DO Arabako Txakolina?
A
espaldera
8
Q
Which País Vasco DO is the smallest?
A
DO Arabako Txakolina; 95ha
9
Q
What are the preferred varieties in DO Arabako Txakolina?
A
Hondarribi Zuri
Hondarribi Beltza
10
Q
What is the style of wines from DO Arabako Txakolina?
A
riper, richer and fuller-bodied than 2 northern regions
