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The Ebro River Valley Flashcards

1
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Why did Garnacha struggled to be the prime focus of winemakers historically?

A

Its oxidative nature

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For wines to be labeled “Vinos Viejas” (old vine), in DO Calatayud what is the minimum age ?

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At least 35 years old

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3
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Which DO wine region is the Aragon’s wettest and greenest?

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DO Somantano

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4
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What are the requirements (3) of Anejo in DO Carinena?

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  • Mini 15% abv
  • Produced in an intensely oxidative method
  • Min 24 months in barrel
  • No bottle aging requirement
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5
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What are three most planted varieties in DO Somontano?

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Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Chardonnay

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6
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What is the main climate of DO Somantaono?

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Continental with Mediterranean influence
Impact from Cierzo wind

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7
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True or False
Cierzo wind also impacts Navarra

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True

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8
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Name the Navarro subzone with the highst elevation having Tempranillo, Cab ernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay domintant

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Tierra Estella
Also Western most of the subzones

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9
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What is the climate of Aragon?

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Continental

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10
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True or False
Navarra is landlocked

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True

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11
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Which DO Region has only seven of the 15 authorized grape varieties as indigeneous and account for only 17% of total plantings?

A

DO Somantano

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12
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Name five sub-zones of DO Navarra

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  • Tierra Estella
  • Valdizarbe
  • Baja Montana
  • Ribera Alta
  • Ribera Baja
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13
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What is the prime soil type of DO Carinena?

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Reddish brown limestone

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14
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What is the prime grape variety of DO Carinena?

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Garnacha Tinta

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15
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What are the wine style of DO Campo de Borja?

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Tinta - 82%
Rosado - 10%
Blanco - 8%

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16
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Name the capital of Navarra

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Pamplona

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17
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What is the climatic condition of Bardenas Reales in southeastern Navarra?

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It is so dry considered to be semi-arid desert

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18
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What are Arga, Aragon and Ega referring to?

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Tributaries of the Ebro River along Navarra

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19
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Where does the Ebro River flow from and to?

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From the Cordilla Cantabrica to the Mediterannean Sea

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20
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What training method occupies the majority of Aragon vineyards?

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En Vaso (bush)

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21
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This DO in Aragon has the half of vines between 30 and 50 years old, and its Garnacha Tinta wines are noted for their floral notes and red fruit character.

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DO Campo de Borja

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22
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Name the Navarra subzone bordering Aragon best known for intense color Vinos Rosados

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Baja Montata

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23
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True or False
Aragon is considered as a place of origin for Garnacha

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True

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24
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What are two primary soil types of Aragon wine regions?

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Limeston and clay

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25
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This DO has more old vines than anywhere else in Spain.
Which DO?

A

DO Carinena

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26
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True or False
Along with La Rioja and Navarra, Aragon is also impacted by Cierzo wind

27
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What is the “Fueros of Navarra”?

A

The legal system and exericse of self government granted to the people of Navarra throughout history by its ruling parties

28
Q

What is the climate of DO Calatayud?

A

Continental

29
Q

What is the climate of DO Campo de Borja?

A

Continental

30
Q

True or False
More than 90% of the vines planted in Navarra are red varieties

31
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What is the primary soil type of Navarra vineyards along the Ebro River?

32
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What are wine styles of DO Navarra?

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Tinto - 63%
Rosado - 25%
Blanco - 11%

33
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What is the produciton method required in DO Navarra for Vinos Rosados?

A

Sangrado (Saignee)
Maximum of 40l / 100 kg of juice extracted by use of GRAVITY alone

34
Q

Name the primary grape variety of DO Calatayud

A

Garnacha Tinta

35
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Name the features of Calatayud Superior

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  • Min 85% Garnacha Tinta
  • At least 50 years old vines
  • Lower yields
36
Q

What are primary red varieties (2) in DO Navarra?

A
  • Tempranillo
  • Granacha Tinta
37
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While 90% of vines planted are red varieties, why Navarra’s Vino Tinto only account for 60%?

A

Much goes into produciton of Vino Rosado which Navarra excels

38
Q

What is the wine style of DO Carinena?

A

Tinto - 89%
Blanco - 8%
Rosado - 3%

39
Q

True or False
Navarra has more single varietal red wines than blends

A

Customary Blended red wines

40
Q

What are three sections of Navarra?

A
  • Montana (Mountains)
  • Zona Media (Central Zone)
  • Ribera (Riverbank)
41
Q

What topographical feature separates the Ebro Valley from the Meseta?

A

Sistema Iberico

42
Q

When was DO Navarra awarded its DO designation?

A

1932
One of the oldest wine regions in Spain

43
Q

What is the percentage of Carinena grape in DO Carinena?

44
Q

Name the most humid Navarra subzone with some Maritime influence along the Arga river having the most diverse palette of grapes

A

Valdizarbe

45
Q

True or False
Navarra is one of Spain’s most ardent proponents of the use of international varieties

A

True
Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot comprise approximately 30% of the total vineyard area

46
Q

True or False
Six cooperatives account for the majority of the wine produced in DO Campo de Borja

47
Q

Where is DO Somantano located?

A

Foothills of the Pirineos
Vines are planted at significant elevation

48
Q

What is the main grape variety in DO Campo de Borja?

A

Garnacha Tinta

49
Q

Is DO Carinena known predoiminantly for a varietal Garnacha Tinta or its blends?

50
Q

What is the percentage of Vino Rosado in Navarra?

51
Q

Name the Navarra subzone bordering Rioja Oriental and Aragon with the Ebro River cutting through and the southern most of the zones with the warmest climate

A

Ribera Baja

52
Q

What is the wine style of DO Calatayud?

A

Tinto - 91%

53
Q

Name the Navarra subzone with all three tributaries Ega, Arga and Aragon bisect with continental climate

A

Ribera Alta

54
Q

What are the wine styles of DO Somantano?

A

Tinto - 57%
Blanco - 23%
Rosado - 19%

55
Q

What is the main soil type of DO Somantano?

A

Brown limestone

56
Q

Why are Navarra Vinos Rosados deeply colored, full bodied and intensely flavored with a lightly tannic grip?

A

Gravity Saignee produciton method extracts a siignificant amount of flavor and color from the skins

57
Q

What year DO Carinena was awarded its DO designation?

58
Q

Which DO wine region in Aragon is a stronghold of international varieties?

A

DO Somontano
Cabernet Sauvginon, Merlot and Chardonnay account for approximately 65% of all plantings

59
Q

What is the significance of Monasterio de Nuestr Senora de Piedra?

A

It is believed that Cistercian monks first planted Garnacha at the monastery back in 13th century

60
Q

True or False
Much DO Catalyud vineyards are on flat plains

A

False
Foothills of Moncayo Massif (a part of larger Sistema Iberico)
More than 80% of Calatayud’s vienyards are situated at 650-800 m

61
Q

True or False
Most vines are planted on en vaso
in DO Carinena?

62
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Wht is the climate of DO Carinena?

A

Continental

63
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What is. the primary soil type along the Ebro River in DO Navarra?

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