The Central Mediterranean Coast Flashcards
Name the warm southerly wind which affects the central Mediterranean coast.
Leveche
The soils of Comunidad Valencia are dominated by granite and schist. True or False?
FALSE (they are varied)
Which two grapes dominate vinos tintos in Valencia?
Monastrell
Bobal
What is the name of the naturally sweet wine made from overripe Monastrell grapes in DO Alicante?
Fondillón
What is the dominant white grape in DO Alicante?
Moscatel de Alejandría
Bobal is indigenous to which Denominación de Origen?
DO Utiel-Requena
Some DO Utiel-Requena wines can be labeled with a different DO. Which DO is it?
DO Valencia
What is the name of the traditional DO Utiel-Requena winemaking process that produces highly-extracted, tannic wines?
Doble pasta
Which DO in Murcia was mostly spared from phylloxera due to its soils?
DO Jumilla
What is the term used in Murcia to refer to “ungrafted grapevines?”
Pie franco
Murcia gets plenty of rain due to its proximity to the Mediterranean. True or False?
FALSE (it averages only 12-14 in/300-350 mm annually)
More than 30% of Murcia lies at elevations higher than 1,969 ft/600 m. True or False?
TRUE
What soil type dominates the vineyards of DO Jumilla and DO Yecla?
Limestone
Which red grape variety is dominant in Murcia?
Monastrell
What is the principal wine style in DO Bullas?
Tinto
