The Ebro River Valley Flashcards
Why did Garnacha struggled to be the prime focus of winemakers historically?
Its oxidative nature
For wines to be labeled “Vinos Viejas” (old vine), in DO Calatayud what is the minimum age ?
At least 35 years old
Which DO wine region is the Aragon’s wettest and greenest?
DO Somantano
What are the requirements (3) of Anejo in DO Carinena?
- Mini 15% abv
- Produced in an intensely oxidative method
- Min 24 months in barrel
- No bottle aging requirement
What are three most planted varieties in DO Somontano?
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Chardonnay
What is the main climate of DO Somantaono?
Continental with Mediterranean influence
Impact from Cierzo wind
True or False
Cierzo wind also impacts Navarra
True
Name the Navarro subzone with the highst elevation having Tempranillo, Cab ernet Sauvignon and Chardonnay domintant
Tierra Estella
Also Western most of the subzones
What is the climate of Aragon?
Continental
True or False
Navarra is landlocked
True
Which DO Region has only seven of the 15 authorized grape varieties as indigeneous and account for only 17% of total plantings?
DO Somantano
Name five sub-zones of DO Navarra
- Tierra Estella
- Valdizarbe
- Baja Montana
- Ribera Alta
- Ribera Baja
What is the prime soil type of DO Carinena?
Reddish brown limestone
What is the prime grape variety of DO Carinena?
Garnacha Tinta
What are the wine style of DO Campo de Borja?
Tinta - 82%
Rosado - 10%
Blanco - 8%
Name the capital of Navarra
Pamplona
What is the climatic condition of Bardenas Reales in southeastern Navarra?
It is so dry considered to be semi-arid desert
What are Arga, Aragon and Ega referring to?
Tributaries of the Ebro River along Navarra
Where does the Ebro River flow from and to?
From the Cordilla Cantabrica to the Mediterannean Sea
What training method occupies the majority of Aragon vineyards?
En Vaso (bush)
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.
DO Campo de Borja
Name the Navarra subzone bordering Aragon best known for intense color Vinos Rosados
Baja Montata
True or False
Aragon is considered as a place of origin for Garnacha
True
What are two primary soil types of Aragon wine regions?
Limeston and clay
This DO has more old vines than anywhere else in Spain.
Which DO?
DO Carinena