The Islands: Las Islas Canarias; NOT NTK DOPS Flashcards
Name the DOPs of Las Islas Canarias.
- DO Islas Canarias (2011)
- DO Lanzarote (1993)
- DO Tacoronte-Acentejo (1992)
- DO Valle de la Orotava (1996)
- DO Ycoden-Daute-Isora (1996)
- DO Abona (1996)
- DO El Hierro (1996)
- DO Gran Canaria (2006)
- DO La Gomera (1996)
- DO La Palma (1996)
- DO Valle de Guimar (1996)
Where is DO Abona located?
This DO is in southeast Tenerife.
Vines are planted on the hillside terraces of Mt Teide at elevations up to 5,577ft/1,700m.
What is the climate in DO Abona?
Subtropical
* 16in/400mm annual rainfall
What soil types are found in DO Abona?
- Volcanic
- clay
Where are the best growing areas in DO Abona?
The higher elevation vineyards of this DO, with more clay content, represent the best growing areas.
These vineyards benefit from wider diurnal temperature shifts & slightly more rainfall.
What styles of wine are produced in DO Abona?
- Blanco (66%)
- Tinto (23%)
- Rosado (11%)
- Espumoso (<1%)
- Other (<1%)
Name the white varieties permitted in DO Abona.
White varieties make up ~60% of vineyard plantings.
Preferred:
* Albillo Criollo, Marmajuelo/Bermejuela, Forastera Blanca/Doradilla, Gual, Malvasia Aromatica, Malvasia Volcanica, Moscatel de Alejandria, Sabro, Verdello, Vijariego Blanco/Diego
Authorized:
* Listan Blanco de Canarias: dominates in plantings
* Bastardo Blanco/Baboso Blanco, Pedro Ximenez, Torrentes
Name the red varieties permitted in DO Abona.
Preferred:
* Castellana Negra, Listan Negro/Almuneco, Malvasia Rosada, Negramoll, Tintilla
Authorized:
* Bastardo Negro/Baboso Negro, Cabernet Sauvignon, Listan Prieto, Merlot, Moscatel Negro, Pinot Noir, Ruby Cabernet, Syrah, Tempranillo, Vijariego Negro
Which is the smallest DO in Las Islas Canarias?
DO El Hierro
There were only 2 bodegas 20 years ago; one of which was a cooperative controlling 95% of the island’s total production.
Today, there are 9 wineries producing wine for local consumption.
Where is DO El Hierro located?
This DO covers the island of El Hierro.
Vineyards are very small plots on steep & terraced hillsides.
What is the climate in DO El Hierro?
Subtropical
* 5-21in/125-525mm annual rainfall
What soil types are found in DO El Hierro?
- Volcanic
- sand
What styles of wine are produced in DO El Hierro?
- Blanco (54%): majority produced from Listan Blanco & Vijariego Blanco
- Tinto (45%)
- Rosado (1%)
- Espumoso (<1%)
- Other (<1%): Dulce & Generoso
Name the white varieties permitted in DO El Hierro.
Preferred:
* Vijariego Blanco/Diego, Marmajuelo/Bermejuela, Gual, Malvasia Aromatica, Malvasia Volcanica, Moscatel de Alejandria
Authorized:
* Listan Blanco de Canarias, Bastardo Blanco/Baboso Blanco, Burrablanca, Pedro Ximenez
Name the red varieties permitted in DO El Hierro.
Preferred:
* Listan Negro/Almuneco, Negramoll, Tintilla
Authorized:
* Bastardo Negro/Baboso Negro, Vijariego Negro, Moscatel Negro
Where is DO Gran Canaria located?
This DO covers the entire island of Gran Canaria.
It represents the combination of 2 former wine regions (2006):
* DO Monte Lentiscal
* DO Gran Canaria
What is the climate in DO Gran Canaria?
Subtropical
* 5-21in/125-525mm
What soil types are found in DO Gran Canaria?
- Volcanic
- clay
How are vines trained in DO Gran Canaria?
- en vaso: many vines are on their own roots
- espaldera on trellises: vineyards being replanted to facilitate machinization