The Islands Flashcards
what is the smallest autonomia in spain
Baleric Islands
avg rainfall in the baleric islands
12-26 inches
what is the name of the humid wind that affects Mallorca
the embat
dominant soil of the Pla i Llevant
Call Vermell
reddish clay with limestone gravels
free draining
Moll is a synonym for what grape
Prensal Blanc
what is the preferred red grape of Binissalem
manto negro
what colour grape is Fogoneu
red
what latitude are the canary islands at
28 degrees
what is the avg rainfall of Lanzarote
6 inches
what is the name of the soil of Lanzarote
Lapilli/picon
volcanic pebbles
another name for Listan Negro in the canary islands
almuneco
what is a hoyo
funnel shaped hole in which vines are planted to protect against wind
what is an abrigo
a semi circular wall built around the edge of a hoyo
what is the name of the unique training system found in Valle de la orotava
cordon trenzado
braided, horizontal cordons allow for other crops to grow underneath
what are the DOs located on the island of tenerife
valle de la orotava
abona
ycoden-daute-isora
tacoronte-acentejo (largest, oldest DO)
valle de guimar
