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SWS-País Vasco-Viticulture-Winemaking Flashcards

1
Q

What is the name of the wine produced in País Vasco?

A

txakoli

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What is the origin of the name txakoli?

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  • Basque word ‘extakoa’ meaning ‘made at home’
  • wine made for personal consumption from small family plots
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3
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What style of wine is mostly produced in País Vasco?

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white wine = 95%

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4
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What grape is used to produce white wine in País Vasco?

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  • Hondarribi Zuri
  • makes up 90% of vineyards
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5
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What does ‘zuri’ mean?

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‘white’ in Basque

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What is the profile of txakoli?

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  • pale yellow wine
  • citrus and white flower aromas
  • crisp acidity
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What other white varieties are planted in País Vasco?

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other native and international varieties

  1. Hondarribi Zuri Zerratia (Petit Courbu)
  2. Izkiriota (Gros Manseng)
  3. Sauvignon Blanc
  4. Riesling
  5. Chardonnay
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8
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Which red grape is planted in País Vasco?

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  • Hondarribi Beltza
  • ‘beltza’ means ‘black’
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9
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What are the 2 ‘preferred’ grapes for txakoli production in all 3 País Vasco DOs?

A

Hondarribi Zuri

Hondarribi Beltza

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10
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Where does the name for Hondarribi Zuri and Hondarribi Beltza come from?

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town in Guipúzcoa province

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11
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Which training system is used in País Vasco?

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parral system

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12
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Why is the parral system used in País Vasco?

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  • improves air flow in humid and mildew-prone environment due to high rainfall
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Which training system have some producers switch to in País Vasco? Why?

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  • espaldera training system
  • less labor-intensive; allow mechanization
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14
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How is txakoli made?

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  1. grapes destemmed
  2. juice macerates on skins
  3. 2-3 week fermentation in large wooden foudres
  4. wine bottled or left on lees for a few more weeks
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15
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What is the size of a foudre?

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1000-liters

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16
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Which vessel is replacing foudres?

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stainless steel tanks

17
Q

How are winemakers experimenting in País Vasco?

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  1. extended lees ageing
  2. concrete vessels
  3. barrel fermentation in oak and/or acacia
  4. carbonic maceration
  5. blending Hondarribi Zuri and Hondarribi Beltza with international varieties
  6. producing other styles: rosés, red, sparkling and sweet wines
18
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What is the legislation for making varietal wines in País Vasco?

A

minimum 85% of variety

19
Q

What is the legislation for making rosé wines in País Vasco?

A

minimum 50% Hondarribi Beltza

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