The Duero Valley Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most important DO of the Duero Valley?
A
Ribiera Del Duero
2
Q
What are the soils of Duero Valley?
A
Limestone and calcareous
3
Q
What is the climate of Duero Valley?
A
Warm, continental climate
4
Q
What is the most important varietal of Duero Valley?
A
Tempranillo: aka Tinita del Pais, Tinta De Toro, Tinto Fino
5
Q
What is the most important white varietal of Duero Valley?
A
Verdejo
6
Q
What are the four provinces of Ribiera Del Duero DO?
A
- Valladolid
- Burgos
- Soria
- Segovia
7
Q
What are the soils of Ribiera Del Duero?
A
Limestone
8
Q
What is the vine training system used in Ribiera Del Duero?
A
Gobelet
9
Q
Facts about Tempranillo in Ribiera Del Duero.
A
- Wine must be minimum 75% tempranillo
- other authorized varieties are cabernet sauvignon, merlot, Malbec, granacha tinta
- native varietal of the Ribera Duero region
- Albillo is the only white varietal allowed; it is used for Rosados
10
Q
What are some other main DOs of Duero Valley?
A
- Cigales - Famous roses
- Toro - full bodied reds (100% tempranillo)
- Rueda - white wines
11
Q
What are the wine classification levels in Ribera Del Duero?
A
- Rosado - fermented without the grape skin
- Cosecha - age 3-6 months in oak, released soon after harvest
- Crianza - aged 2 years, minimum of 12months in oak
- Reserva - aged 3 years, minimum 12 months in oak
- Gran Riserva - aged 5 years, minimum of 24 months in oak (best vintages only)
