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The Ebro River Valley Flashcards

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

A

Fueros

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What percentage of vineyards did Navarra lose from phylloxera?

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Approximately 95%

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

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Garnacha Tinta

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4
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What are the three “general” areas of Navarra?

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

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5
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The region of Navarra is situated within the Ebro River Basin. True or False?

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TRUE

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6
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Combined plantings of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot surpass plantings of Garnacha Tinta in Navarra. True or False?

A

TRUE

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What is the most planted white grape in Navarra?

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Chardonnay

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

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Sangrado (saignée)

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9
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Which three grapes are dominant in blends of many Navarra vinos tintos?

A

Tempranillo
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot

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10
Q

How many sub-zones in DO Navarra?

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Five

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11
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What is Aragón’s primary climate type?

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Continental

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

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Wind (Cierzo)
frost
hail

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13
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Name the two significant mountain ranges flanking Aragón.

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Pirineos
Sistema Ibérico

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What two types of soil dominate the DOs of Aragón?

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Limestone
clay

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15
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Which Aragónese DO has a primary focus on international varieties?

A

DO Somontano

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16
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The majority of Aragón’s vines use which training method?

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En vaso (gobelet)

17
Q

What is the most-planted grape in DO Calatayud?

A

Garnacha Tinta

18
Q

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

A

Calatayud Superior

19
Q

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

A

DO Campo de Borja

20
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Which Aragónese DO is the oldest?

A

DO Cariñena

21
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Which Aragónese DO has more old vines than anywhere else in Spain?

A

DO Cariñena

Spanish Wine Scholar 2024-25 (11 decks)

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