The Islands Flashcards
Where is DO Pla i Llevant located?
On the Island of Mallorca
Describe “Embat”
A soft humid sea breeze particular to the island of Mallorca; blows over land during the sunniest part of the day and tapers off when the sun goes down; imparts some saline notes to many of the wines produced on the island
What is a localized thermal wind that affects Mallorca?
Embat
This salt laden breeze imparts some saline notes to many of the wines produced in the island
For DO Binissalem Vinos Tintos, what is the minimum percentage required for Manto Negro and what is the maximum percentage ofr Gorgollassa?
- Min 30% Manto Negro
- Max 30% Gorgollassa
Which island DO Tacoronte-Acentejo is located?
Island of Tenerife
Which grape variety is particularly suited to the volcanic soils of Lanzarote where it accounts for more than three quarters of the total plantings?
Malvasia Volcanica (aka Malvasia de Lanzarote)
A large number of. these vines exceed 100 year olds
Which DO pioneered Cordon Trenzado method to allow the cordons to be moved to the side to accomodate the plantings of other agricultural products?
DO Valle de la Orotova
Which grape variety occupies 90% of vineyards in DO Tacoronte-Acentejo?
Listan Negro (red)
What grape variety is championed in Fromentera?
Monastrell
True or False
Vino Tinto produced via carbonic Maceratin requires 100% red grapes in DO Ycoden-Daute-Isora
True
What are wine styles of DO Islas Canarias that includes all the islands in the arechipelago?
- Blanco - 66%
- Tinto - 29%
- Rosado - 5%
- Espumoso < 1%
- Other < 1%
What is the prime soil type of DO Lanzarote?
Lapilli/Picon atop sand/clay
What protects DO Binissalem vineyards from brutal northerly Tramontana winds?
Serra de Tramuntana mountains
Which grape variety is native to Castilla-La Mancha and is touted as the original Mission grape of New World fame and is grown in the Canaries in small quantities?
Listan Prieto
Describe Lapilli
A layer of small, porous, volcanic pebbles which blankets the top soil on the parts of Lanzarote and La Palma
Lapilli fliters rain water and pulls moisture from passing winds
Helps prevent the evaporation of water from teh soil beneath
True or False
International varieties are most planted in DO Pla i Llevant
True
What soil type of Lanzarote produces saline, tropical fruit and mineral driven Vinos Blancos?
Lapilli
What is traditional and modern training methods used in the islands?
- En vaso
- Espaldera
True or False
The archipelago of Canary Islands is most densely populated in Spain
False
Third most
What is the most planted white variety in DO Binissalem?
Prensal Blanc/Moll (56%)
What is DO Ycode-Daute-Isora neighboring?
Conveniently neighboring Puerto de la Orotava (Puerto de la Cruz)
What is the unique training method in DOs Valle de la Orotava and Tacoronte-Acentejo unseen anywhere else in the world?
Cordon Trenzado
Horizontal cordons to be turned to the side to accomodate alternate crops
What is the cold dry wind whistles between Pirineos and Massif Central in southern Freance that affects Menorca especially?
Tramontana wind
Mallorca is shielded from most of wrath by the Serra de Tramuntana Mountrain range
What are prime soil types of DO Binissalem?
- Limestone
- Large limestone gravel