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The Duero River Valley: NOT NTK DOPs Flashcards

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Where is DO Arlanza located?

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This DOP is situated in the provinces of Burgos & Palencia to the north of DO Ribeiro del Duero. The river for which it is named, Arlanza River, runs through it from the northeast to the southeast.

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What styles of wine are produced in DO Arlanza?

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  • Tinto (73%)
  • Rosado (26%)
  • Blanco (1%)
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What is the climate in DO Arlanza?

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Continental
* lower temperatures in west
* higher rainfalls in east
* 19in/477mm annual rainfall

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What soil types are found in DO Arlanza?

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Varied:
* limestone
* some granite

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Name the white varieties of DO Arlanza.

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Authorized:
* Albillo Mayor
* Viura

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Name the red varieties of DO Arlanza.

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Preferred:
* Tinta del Pais (Tempranillo)

Authorized:
* Mencia
* Garnacha Tinta
* Cabernet Sauvignon
* Merlot
* Petit Verdot

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How do the wines of DO Arlanza compare to those of DO Ribeiro del Duero?

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The wines of this DOP are lighter and less complex than those of its neighbor.

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Where is DO Arribes located?

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This DOP is bisected by the Duero River and provides a natural western border with Portugal.
Vineyards are located in valleys and on steep terraces along the waterway.

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What styles of wine are produced in DO Arribes?

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  • Tinto (83%)
  • Blanco (10%)
  • Rosado (7%)
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What is the climate in DO Arribes?

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Continental
* temperatures are moderated slightly by the maritime influence of the Atlantic Ocean
* 20-24in/500-600mm average rainfall (slightly higher than other wine-producing areas in Castilla y Leon)

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What soil types are found in DO Arribes?

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Shallow, quartz-rich stone soils with some granite.

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Name the white varieties of DO Arribes.

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Preferred:
* Malvasia Castellana/Dona Blanca

Authorized:
* Albillo Mayor
* Albillo Real
* Verdejo

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Name the red varieties of DO Arribes.

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Preferred:
* Juan Garcia (Spanish)
* Rufete (Portuguese)
* Tempranillo

Authorized:
* Garnacha Tinta
* Mencia
* Brunal/Albarin Tinto

Note: Juan Garcia & Rufete are typically blended together.

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What vine-training method is used in DO Arribes?

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en vaso: more than half the vineyards are more than 60 years old

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What are the characteristics of a wine made from Juan Garcia Grapes in DO Arribes?

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A wine of structure & body.

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What are the characteristics of a wine made from Rufete Grapes in DO Arribes?

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A wine with aromatics & elegance.

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17
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What styles of wine are produced in DO Tierra de Leon?

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  • Rosado (65%)
  • Tinto (24%)
  • Blanco (11%)
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What is the climate in DO Tierra de Leon?

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Continental
* considerable temperature swings through the year
* long winters
* frost/fog are common
* 20in/500mm average rainfall

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What soil types are found in DO Tierra de Leon?

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Brown rocky soils with soft limestone materials on alluvial terraces.

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Name the white varieties of DO Tierra de Leon.

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Preferred:
* Verdejo
* Albarin Blanco
* Godello

Authorized
* Malvasia Castellana/Dona Blanca
* Palomino

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Name the red varieties of DO Tierra de Leon.

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Preferred:
* Prieto Picudo (69% of plantings): drought resistant
* Mencia: also popular

Authorized:
* Tempranillo
* Garnacha Tinta

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22
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What is madreo?

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This is a technique for making vino rosado used in DO Tierra de Leon.

First, barrels/tanks are filled with must to begin the fermentation process, then whole, uncrushed bunches are added to constitute ~10% of the total volume. The must & bunches ferment together. The whole berries undergo an internal enzyme-driven/biochemical fermentation that converts sugar to alcohol (~2%) and creates an explosive bouquet of aromatics.
This slow & easy fermentation results in a wine that is not overtly sparkling but has a slightly prickly mouthfeel.

Prieto Picudo responds very well to this method & the highest possible proportion of the grape is required to produce the best examples.

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Where is DO Tierra del Vino de Zamora located?

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This wine region lies along the western border of the Rueda & Toro DOs.

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What styles of wine are produced in DO Tierra del Vino de Zamora?

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  • Tinto (52%)
  • Blanco (45%)
  • Rosado (3%): producd via the clarete method w/ min. 30% Tempranillo
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What is the climate in DO Tierra del Vino de Zamora?

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Continental
* extreme temperature range
* scant rainfall
* 16in/400mm average rainfall

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What soil types are found in DO Tierra del Vino de Zamora?

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Deep alluvial topsoil with clay subsoil; sandy, clayey patches on plains.

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Name the white varieties of DO Tierra del Vino de Zamora.

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Preferred:
* Malvasia Castellana/Dona Blanca (75%)
* Moscatel de Grano Menudo
* Verdejo
* Godello

Authorized:
* Albillo Mayor
* Palomino

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Name the red varieties of DO Tierra del Vino de Zamora.

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Preferred:
* Tempranillo (88%)

Authorized:
* Garnacha Tinta
* Cabernet Sauvignon

29
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Where is VC Cebreros located?

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This wine region is located in southern Castilla y Leon on the valley floor and slopes of the Tajo River Basin as well as the slopes of the nearby Sierra de Gredos Mountains.

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What styles of wine are produced in VC Cebreros?

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  • Blanco: 100% Albillo Real
  • Rosado: min. 95% Garnacha Tinto
  • Tinto: min. 95% Garnacha Tinto

Note: these wines tend to be high in alcohol & have excellent ageability.

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What is the climate in VC Cebreros?

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Continental
* 16-31in/400-800mm annual rainfall

32
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What soil types are found in VC Cebreros?

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Sandy-loam atop granitic bedrock; some slate, quartz, & clay

33
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Name the white varieties of VC Cebreros.

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Authorized:
* Albillo Real (10% of total plantings)

34
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Name the red varieties of VC Cebreros.

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Preferred:
* Garnacha Tinta/Gironet (85% of total plantings)

Authorized:
* Garnacha Tintorera
* Tempranillo

35
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How much of the vinyards in VC Cebreros are old? How old?

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  • 94% are more than 50 years old
  • 37% of these are more than 80 years old
36
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What vinetraining method is used in VC Cebreros?

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en vaso: predominantly; due to having so many old vines.

37
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Where is VC Sierra de Salamanca located?

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This wine region sits on the edges of the Sistema Central range on the southern border of Castilla y Leon. It flanks the banks of the Alagon River, a tributary of the Tajo River. The Tajo empties into the Atlantic near Lisbon, Portugal.

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What styles of wine are produced in VC Sierra de Salamanca?

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  • Tinto (95%)
  • Rosado (5%)
  • Blanco (<1%)
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What is the climate in VC Sierra de Salamanca?

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Continental
* relatively short/rainy winters
* 55in/1,400mm average rainfall
* highest rainfall in Castilla y Leon
* most moderate average temperatures in the region

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What soil types are found in VC Sierra de Salamanca?

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  • slate
  • granitic sand
41
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Name the white varieties of VC Sierra de Salamanca.

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Authorized:
* Viura
* Moscatel de Grano Menudo
* Palomino

42
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Name the red varieties of VC Sierra de Salamanca.

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Authorized:
* Rufete (primary grape of the VC)
* Garnacha Tinta
* Tempranillo

43
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What vinetraining method is used in VC Sierra de Salamanca?

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en vaso: in terraced vineyards along the river

  • 80% of vines are more than 50 years old
  • 50% are more than 80 years old
44
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What are the characteristics of the Rufete grape?

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  • late ripening
  • exhibits red fruit & spice
  • crafts reds with soft tannins, typically drunk young
45
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Where is VC Valles de Benavente located?

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This VC neighbors DO Tierra de Leon to the southwest in the northwestern area of Castilla y Leon.
Four tributaries of the Duero River flow through the area.

46
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What styles of wine are produced in VC Valles de Benavente?

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  • Rosado (51%): Prieto Picudo & Tempranillo blends
  • Tinto (33%): Prieto Picudo & Tempranillo blends
  • Blanco (16%)
47
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What is the climate in VC Valles de Benavente?

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Cotinental
* summer storms with hail are the biggest threat
* frost/drought regular hazards
* unpredictable rainfall
* 14-20in/350-500mm average rainfall

48
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What soil types are found in VC Valles de Benavente?

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Sand

49
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Name the white varieties of VC Valles de Benavente.

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Preferred:
* Verdejo
* Malvasia Castellana/Dona Blanca

50
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Name the red varieties of VC Valles de Benavente.

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Preferred:
* Preto Picudo
* Tempranillo
* Mencia

Authorized:
* Garnacha Tinta
* Cabernet Sauvignon

51
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What is rosado de aguja?

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A semi-sparkling wine produced with an injection of a small amount of carbon dioxide (carbonation) to create a hint of effervesence.
This wine is produced in VC Valles de Benavente in small quantities.

52
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How are the roses in VC Valles de Benavente produced?

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  • direct press
  • saignee
53
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Where is VC Valtiendas located?

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This VC borders Ribera del Duero to the south.
Vineyards are planted at high elevations.

54
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What styles of wine are produced in VC Valtiendas?

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  • Tinto (79%): min. 50% Tempranillo (no white grapes permitted)
  • Rosado (21%)
55
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What is the climate in VC Valtiendas?

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Continental
* significant diurnal temperatur swings
* 18in/462mm average annual rainfall

56
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What soil types are found in VC Valtiendas?

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Clay with plenty of stones; high chalk content.

57
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Name the white varieties of VC Valtiendas.

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Authorized:
* Albillo Mayor

Note: this grape is permitted only in vino rosado, because vino blanco is not produced

58
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Name the red varieties of VC Valtiendas.

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Preferred:
* Tempranillo

Authorized:
* Garnacha Tinta
* Cabernet Sauvignon
* Merlot
* Syrah

59
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Name the single VT of Castilla y Leon.

A

VT Castilla y Leon

60
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What area does the VT Castilla y Leon cover?

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Entire autonomous region of Castilla y Leon.

61
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What styles of wine are produced in VT Castilla y Leon?

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  • Tinto (45%)
  • Blanco (38%)
  • Rosado (15%)
  • Espumoso (1%)
  • Other (1%)
62
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Name the white varieties of VT Castilla y Leon.

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Preferred: Albillo Mayor, Albillo Real, Verdejo, Viura/Macabeo

Authorized: Albarin Blanco, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Godello, Hondarribi Zuri, Malvasia Castellana/Dona Blanca, Montua/Chelva, Moscatel de Granco Menudo, Palomino, Riesling, Rojal/Malvasia Riojana/Alarije, Sauvignon Blanc, Treixadura, Viognier

63
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Name the red varieties of VT Castilla y Leon.

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Preferred: Garnacha Tinta, Juan Garcia/Mouraton, Mencia, Prieto Picudo, Tempranillo/Tinto Fino/Tinto del Pais/Tinta de Toro

Authorized: Brunal/Albarin Tinto, Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha Roja/Garnacha Gris, Garnacha Tintorera, Graciano, Hondarribi Beltz, Malbec, Merenzao, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Rufete, Syrah

64
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Name the highly regarded winery producing wines under VT Castilla y Leon who are awaiting review of its application for designation as a Vino de Pago.

A

Abadia Retuerta

For production in Sardon de Duero, located to the west of Ribera del Duero.

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