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The Islands: Las Islas Canarias; NOT NTK DOPS Flashcards

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Name the DOPs of Las Islas Canarias.

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  1. DO Islas Canarias (2011)
  2. DO Lanzarote (1993)
  3. DO Tacoronte-Acentejo (1992)
  4. DO Valle de la Orotava (1996)
  5. DO Ycoden-Daute-Isora (1996)
  6. DO Abona (1996)
  7. DO El Hierro (1996)
  8. DO Gran Canaria (2006)
  9. DO La Gomera (1996)
  10. DO La Palma (1996)
  11. DO Valle de Guimar (1996)
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Where is DO Abona located?

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This DO is in southeast Tenerife.
Vines are planted on the hillside terraces of Mt Teide at elevations up to 5,577ft/1,700m.

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What is the climate in DO Abona?

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Subtropical
* 16in/400mm annual rainfall

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What soil types are found in DO Abona?

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  • Volcanic
  • clay
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Where are the best growing areas in DO Abona?

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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.

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What styles of wine are produced in DO Abona?

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  • Blanco (66%)
  • Tinto (23%)
  • Rosado (11%)
  • Espumoso (<1%)
  • Other (<1%)
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Name the white varieties permitted in DO Abona.

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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

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Name the red varieties permitted in DO Abona.

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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

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Which is the smallest DO in Las Islas Canarias?

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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.

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Where is DO El Hierro located?

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This DO covers the island of El Hierro.
Vineyards are very small plots on steep & terraced hillsides.

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What is the climate in DO El Hierro?

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Subtropical
* 5-21in/125-525mm annual rainfall

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What soil types are found in DO El Hierro?

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  • Volcanic
  • sand
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What styles of wine are produced in DO El Hierro?

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  • Blanco (54%): majority produced from Listan Blanco & Vijariego Blanco
  • Tinto (45%)
  • Rosado (1%)
  • Espumoso (<1%)
  • Other (<1%): Dulce & Generoso
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Name the white varieties permitted in DO El Hierro.

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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

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Name the red varieties permitted in DO El Hierro.

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Preferred:
* Listan Negro/Almuneco, Negramoll, Tintilla

Authorized:
* Bastardo Negro/Baboso Negro, Vijariego Negro, Moscatel Negro

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Where is DO Gran Canaria located?

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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

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What is the climate in DO Gran Canaria?

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Subtropical
* 5-21in/125-525mm

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What soil types are found in DO Gran Canaria?

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  • Volcanic
  • clay
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How are vines trained in DO Gran Canaria?

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  • en vaso: many vines are on their own roots
  • espaldera on trellises: vineyards being replanted to facilitate machinization
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What styles of wine are produced in DO Gran Canaria?

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  • Tinto (67%): crafted from Listan Negro; Tinto del Monte (“mountain red”)
  • Blanco (28%): most are Listan Blanco blends w/ Marmajuelo & Malvasia
  • Rosado (5%)
  • Espumoso (<1%)
  • Other (<1%)
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What are the typical characteristics of wines produced from Listan Negro in DO Gran Canaria?

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Light, juicy, possessing tender tannins & are quite mineral-driven. Best consumed young.

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What is “Tinto del Monte”?

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“Mountain red” is a wine produced in DO Gran Canaria. It is a rich vino tinto produced from Listan Negro that typically undergoes 4-6 months aging in cellar/barrel.
Though still lighter in style, these wines tend to have slightly more concentration & structure that the youthful wines typically produced from Listan Negro.

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Name the white varieties permitted in DO Gran Canaria.

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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, Bastardo Blanco/Baboso Blanco, Breval, Burrablanco, Pedro Ximenez, Torrentes

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Name the red varieties permitted in DO Gran Canaria.

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Preferred:
* Listan Negro/Almuneco, Castellana Negra, Malvasia Rosada, Negramoll, Tintilla

Authorized:
* Bastardo Negro/Baboso Negro, Listan Prieto, Moscatel Negro, Vijariego Negro

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Where is DO La Gomera located?
This **DO** covers the entire island of **La Gomera**. Vineyards are planted on steep, terraced volcanic slopes. The terraces are held in place by stone retaining walls & are dizzying in scope & scale.
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What is the climate in DO La Gomera?
**Subtropical** * 15in/370mm annual rainfall
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What soil types are found in DO La Gomera?
*Volcanic*
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What styles of wine are produced in DO La Gomera?
* ***Blanco*** (68%): varietal wines crafted from **Forastera Blanca** are focus of production * ***Tinto*** (32%) * ***Rosado*** (<1%) * ***Espumoso*** (<1%) * Other (<1%)
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Name the *white* varieties permitted in DO La Gomera.
Preferred: * Forastera Blanca/Doradilla: **85%** of total plantings * Albillo Criollo, Marmajuelo/Bermejuela, Gual, Malvasia Aromatica, Malvasia Volcanica, Moscatel de Alejandria, Sabro, Verdello, Vijariego Blanco/Diego, Authorized: * Breval, Listan Blanco de Canarias, Pedro Ximenez, Torrentes
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Name the *red* varieties permitted in DO La Gomera.
Preferred: * Castellana Negra, Listan Negro/Almuneco, Malvasia Rosada, Negramoll, Tintilla Authorized: * Baboso Negro/Bastardo Negro, Cabernet Sauvignon, Listan Prieto, Merlot, Moscatel Negro, Pinot Noir, Ruby Cabernet, Syrah, Tempranillo, Vijariego Negro
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Forastera Blanca was previously used to produced what style of wine in DO La Gomera?
White fortified wines for export.
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Where is DO La Palma located?
This **DO** covers the entire island of **La Palma**. Vineyards are planted everywhere from steep volcanic slops to low-lying ditches. Vines are regularly interspersed with other crops such as bananas.
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What is the climate in DO La Palma?
**Subtropical** * 29in/740mm annual rainfall
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What soil types are found in DO La Palma?
*Picon* atop *volcanic* *ash*
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What styles of wine are produced in DO La Palma?
* ***Blanco*** (54%) * ***Tinto*** (37%) * ***Rosado*** (9%) * ***Espumoso*** (<1%) * Other (<1%)
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Name the *white* varieties permitted in DO La Palma.
Preferred: * **Malvasia Aromatica** * Albillo Criollo, Marmajuelo/Bermejuela, Forastera Blanca/Doradilla, Gual, Malvasia Volcanica, Moscatel de Alejandria, Sabro, Verdello, Vijariego Blanco/Diego Authorized: * Bastardo Blanco/Baboso Blanco, Burrablanca, Listan Blanco de Canarias, Pedro Ximenez, Torrontes
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Name the *red* varieties permitted in DO La Palma.
Preferred: * **Listan Negro**/**Almuneco** * Castellana Negra, Malvasia Rosada, Negramoll, Tintilla Authorized: * Bastardo Negro/Baboso Negro, Listan Prieto, Moscatel Negro, Vijariego Negro
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Name the 2 principal varieties grown in DO La Palma.
* **Malvasia**: some vines are over 100 years old * **Listan Negro**
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How are vines trained in DO La Palma?
***en vaso*** Vineyards are planted in small, irregular plts throughout the island on a variety of elevations. Mechanization is impossible.
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What is ***Vino de Tea***?
This is a wine crafted in the northern part of DO La Palma. It can be vino blanco, rosado, or tinto and is made from the island's primary varieties: Listan Blanco, Albillo, Negramoll, Listan Prieto, & Almuneco (Listan Negro) It is aged for a max. 6 months in barrels constructed from Canary Island pine trees ("Pinus canariensis"). Locally these trees are called "teas" (plural).
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What are the characteristics of Vino de Tea wines?
These wines have a resinous character coupled w/ mineral & menthol notes, yet are light & fresh w/ balanced acidity.
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Where is DO Valle de Guimar located?
This **DO** is in eastern **Tenerife**. **DO Tacorente-Acentejo** lies to the north & DO Abona lies to the south. Vineyards are planted on small terraces on the slopes of ***Mt. Teide*** up to elevations of 5,577ft/1,700m - some of the highest in Europe. Most are situated at 1,969-2,625ft/600-800m.
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What is the climate in DO Valle de Guimar?
**Subtropical** * 16in/400mm
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What soil types are found in DO Valle de Guimar?
* *Volcanic* * *clay*: higher elevation
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What styles of wine are produced in DO Valle de Guimar?
* ***Blanco*** (88%): focus of production; Listan Blanco primary variety * ***Tinto*** (6%) * ***Rosado*** (4%) * ***Espumoso*** (2%) * Other (<1%)
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Name the *white* varieties permitted in DO Valle de Guimar.
Preferred: * Albillo Criollo, Marmajuelo/Bermejuelo, Forastera Blanca/Doradilla, Gual, Malvasia Aromatica, Malvasia Volcanica, Moscatel de Alejandria, Sabro, Verdello, Vijariego Blanco/Diego Authorized: * **Listan Blanco de Canarias**: 90% of plantings * Burrablanca, Pedro Ximenez, Torrentes **65%** of plantings are white varieties
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Name the *red* varieties permitted in DO Valle de Guimar.
Preferred: * Castellana Negra * Listan Negro/Almuneco: principal *red* variety * Malvasia Rosada, Negramoll, Tintilla Authorized: * Bastardo Negro/Baboso Negro, Cabernet Sauvignon, Listan Prieto, Merlot, Moscatel Negro, Pinot Noir, Ruby Cabernet, Syrah, Tempranillo, Vijariego Negro
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What are the characteristics of *vino blanco* produced from **Listan Blanco** in DO Valle de Guimar?
Crisp, mineral-driven wines.
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What are the characteristics of *vino tinto* produced from **Listan Negro** in DO Valle de Guimar?
Fresh, fruit-forward & typically consumed young. Some producers are crafting age-worthy bottlings.

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