The Ebro River Valley

Question 1

What is the term for the people’s right to self-govern in Navarra?

Answer 1

Fueros

Question 2

What percentage of vineyards did Navarra lose from phylloxera?

Answer 2

Approximately 95%

Question 3

Which red grape was heavily planted in order to replace vines lost from phylloxera in Navarra?

Answer 3

Garnacha Tinta

Question 4

What are the three “general” areas of Navarra?

Answer 4

Montaña (north), Zona Media (central), Ribera (south)

Question 5

The region of Navarra is situated within the Ebro River Basin. True or False?

Answer 5

TRUE

Question 6

Combined plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot surpass plantings of Garnacha Tinta in Navarra. True or False?

Answer 6

TRUE

Question 7

What is the most planted white grape in Navarra?

Answer 7

Chardonnay

Question 8

Which method is the only one authorized for vino rosado production in Navarra?

Answer 8

Sangrado (saignée)

Question 9

Which three grapes are dominant in blends of many Navarra vinos tintos?

Answer 9

Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Question 10

How many sub-zones in DO Navarra?

Answer 10

Five

Question 11

What is Aragón’s primary climate type?

Answer 11

Continental

Question 12

What are the three main threats to Aragón’s growing season?

Answer 12

Wind (Cierzo), frost, hail

Question 13

Name the two significant mountain ranges flanking Aragón.

Answer 13

Pirineos, Sistema Ibérico

Question 14

What two types of soil dominate the DOs of Aragón?

Answer 14

Limestone, clay

Question 15

Which Aragónese DO has a primary focus on international varieties?

Answer 15

DO Somontano

Question 16

The majority of Aragón’s vines use which training method?

Answer 16

En vaso (gobelet)

Question 17

What is the most-planted grape in DO Calatayud?

Answer 17

Garnacha Tinta

Question 18

What is the term for DO Calatayud wines with 85% Garnacha from low-yielding vines of at least 50 years old?

Answer 18

Calatayud Superior

Question 19

In which DO in Aragón do six cooperatives account for the majority of wine produced?

Answer 19

DO Campo de Borja

Question 20

Which Aragónese DO is the oldest?

Answer 20

DO Cariñena

Question 21

Which Aragónese DO has more old vines than anywhere else in Spain?

Answer 21

DO Cariñena