Valencia DO Flashcards
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Describe the Growing environment of Valencia DO
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- Largest DO in Valencia; 13,000 hectares under vine
- Split into two non-contiguous areas, including smaller sub-zones
- Produces 650,000 hL per annum
- Warm Mediterranean climate, with cooling influence either from altitude or coastal proximity
- Low rainfall 450mm
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Describe the Alto Turia subzone of Valencia DO
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- southern foothils of Sistema Iberico mountain range in upper valley of River Turia
- Altitudes of 700-1,100m
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Describe the wines of the Alto Turia sub zone of Valencia DO
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- Coolest area, exlclusively white wine
- Mostly Moscatel de Alejandria and Merseguera
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Describe the Mersegura grape variety in Valencia DO
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- When high vigour uncontrolled, produces low intensity aromoas, often blended. When dry farmed, can show concentration and texture (when matured in oak)
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Describe the Valentino subzone of Valencia DO
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- Similar to Clariano subzone
- 200-650m above sea level, warmer than Alto Turia
- Cooled by sea breezes
- Diverse range of local & international varietes;
- Garnacha Tintoerera (Alicante Bouschet), Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Monastrell for red & rose
- Merseguera and Macabeo for white wines
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Describe the Clariano subzone of Valencia DO
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- Similar to Valentino subzone
- 200-650m above sea level, warmer than Alto Turia
- Cooled by sea breezes
- Diverse range of local & international varietes;
- Garnacha Tintoerera (Alicante Bouschet), Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Monastrell for red & rose
- Merseguera and Macabeo for white wines
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Describ the Moscatel subzone of Valencia DO
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- concentrates on sweet wine; Moscatel de Valencia
- Vino de Licor (unfermented grape must fortified with grape spirit)
- Produced from Moscatel de Alejandria grapes
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Decribe the wine business of Valencia DO
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- 85% is made by local co-operatives in fruity, immediate consumption style.
- Acceptable to good quality, inexpensive
- Some individual producers making good and very good quality wines
- Some little known local varietes are being championed a sa point of difference
