Valencia: NOT NTK DOPs Flashcards
Where is DO Valencia located?
This wine region is in the central area of the Valencia province in the Valencia region.
What is the climate in DO Valencia?
Mediterranean
* 20in/500mm annual rainfall
What soil types are found in DO Valencia?
- Marl w/ clay & sandstone
- Limestone
Name the 4 sub-zones of DO Valencia.
- Alto Turia: northwestern section
- Valentino: central area
- Moscatel de Valencia: western area; overlaps parts of the Valentino sub-zone
- Clariano: southern part; consists of 2 non-contiguous growing areas (one close to the sea; one further inland at elevation)
Which sub-zone in DO Valencia has the highest elevations?
Alto Turia (2,297-3,609ft/700-1,100m)
What is the climate like in Alto Turia compared to the other sub-zones of DO Valencia?
- harsh winters
- dry summers
What are the majority of cultivated varieties in the Alto Turia sub-zone?
Aromatic whites
What is the climate in the Moscatel de Valencia sub-region of DO Valencia?
Mediterranean
* warm & sunny
* impacted by Mediterranean breezes
Which variety is the focus of production in the Moscatel de Valencia sub-region of DO Valencia?
Moscatel de Alejandria
* Vino de Licor: fortified wine
* Mistela de Moscatel: fortified sweet must (no fermentation takes place);
* dry wines
* sparkling wines
Which varieties are the focus for the Clariano sub-region in DO Valencia?
Coastal: white varieties & lighter reds like Garnacha Tintorera
Inland: more structured reds like Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, & Monastrell
What styles of wine are produced in DO Valencia?
- Tinto (53%)
- Blanco (28%)
- Other (10%)
- Rosado (7%)
- Espumoso (2%)
There is no single dominant grape in DO Valencia.
Local & international grapes share the spotlight.
Cooperatives responsible for 85% of production.
Name the white varieties permitted in DO Valencia.
Authorized:
Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Macabeo, Subirat Parent (Malvasia), Merseguera, Moscatel de Alejandria, Moscatel de Grano Menudo, Planta Fina de Pedralba, Planta Nova, Pedro Ximenez, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Tortosi, Verdejo, Verdil, Viognier
Name the red varieties permitted in DO Valencia.
Authorized:
Bobal, Bonicaire, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Forcallat Tinta, Garnacha, Graciano, Malbec, Mencia, Merlot, Monastrell, Mazuelo, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Tempranillo, Tintorera (Garnacha Tintorera)
Which winery was the first to be awarded Vino de Pago status in Comunidad Valenciana?
VP El Terrerazo
Where is VP El Terrerazo located?
This VP is situated in the province of Valencia w/in the boundaries of DO Utiel-Requena.
Vineyards are planted at high elevations (2,789ft/850m) on gentle slopes alongside numerous olive & almond trees.
What is the climate in VP El Terrerazo?
Continental
* influenced by mild, cool, humid Mediterranean breezes
* warm winds blow-in from Castilla-La Mancha
* considerable diurnal temperature swings, especially during August & September
* 16in/400mm average rainfall
What soil types are found in VP El Terrerazo?
- Limestone
- chalk w/ sandy loam
- clay topsoil
What styles of wine are produced in VP El Terrerazo?
100% Tinto
* focus is on varietal Bobal
* experimentation w other red varieties
Which variety is being used to produce wines in VP El Terrerazo, but cannot be labeled Vino de Pago?
The rare, white Merseguera, which is indigenous to Valencia.
White grapes/wines are not authorized under this VP….yet.
Name the red varieties permitted in VP El Terrerazo.
Authorized:
* Bobal
* Tempranillo
* Syrah
* Cabernet Sauvignon
* Merlot
* Garnacha Tinta
Where is VP Los Balagueses?
This VP, owned by Vegalfaro Vinedos y Bodegas is located w/in DO Utiel-Requena.
The vineyards are planted on slopes surrounded by pine, almond, & olive trees. Herbs pepper the ground.
What is the climate in VP Los Balagueses?
Continental w/ Mediterranean influences
* significant temperature swings
* long growing season
* 18in/450mm annual rainfall
What soil types are found in VP Los Balagueses?
- Calcareous sand
- Limestone
What styles of wine are produced in VP Los Balagueses?
- Tinto (80%): varietal Syrah & Garnacha Tintorera
- Blanco (20%): varietal Chardonnay
In addition to the use of French & Central European oak, they are experimenting with terracotta amphorae.
Name the white varieties permitted in VP Los Balagueses.
Authorized:
* Chardonnay
* Sauvignon Blanc
Note: wines from other grapes are labeled under DO Utiel-Requena.
Name the red varieties permitted in VP Los Balagueses.
Authorized:
* Syrah
* Garnacha Tintorerea
* Tempranillo
* Merlot
Note: wines from other grapes are labeled under DO Utiel-Requena.
Where is VP Vera de Estenas located?
This winery lies within the boundaries of DO Utiel-Requena and is one of the region’s most traditional. It is the newest Vino de Pago in Valencia.
It is situated near the mouth of the Estenas River in the foothills of the Sierra del Remedio mountains.
This VP is home to some of Valencia’s oldest Bobal vines - many as old as 100 years.
What is the climate in VP Vera de Estenas?
Continental
* 17in/430mm average annual rainfall
What soil types are found in VP Vera de Estenas?
- chalk
- calcareous clay
Who is Francisco Martinez Bermell?
He was one of the pioneers in the use of Bobal for the production of quality (versus bulk) wine. He is also the founder of the VP Vera de Estenas winery.
What styles of wine are produced in VP Vera de Estenas?
- Blanco
- Rosado
- Tinto
Note: percentages not available
Name the white varieties authorized for VP Vera de Estenas.
- Chardonnay
- Macabeo
Name the red varieties authorized for VP Vera de Estenas.
- Bobal
- Tempranillo
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Merlot
- Malbec
What area does the VT Castello cover?
This VT covers multiple non-contiguous areas w/in the northern province of Castellon in the north of the Valencia region.
What styles of wine are produced under VT Castello?
- Tinto (73%)
- Blanco (17%)
- Rosado (9%)
- Espumoso (1%)
- Other (<1%)
Name the white varieties authorized in VT Castello.
Chardonnay, Subirat Parent, Merseguera, Exquitsagos/Verdosilla, Moscatel de Alejandria, Pedro Ximenez, Planta Fina de Pedralba/Planta Angort, Viura/Macabeo, Airen/Forcallat Blanca, Planta Nova/Tardana, Sauvignon Blanc, Tortosi, Verdil, Gewurztraminer, Moscatel de Grano Menudo, Verdejo, Viognier, Riesling, Semillon
Name the red varieties authorized in VT Castello.
Bobal, Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha Tinta/Gironet, Garnacha Tintorera/Tintorera, Merlot, Monastrell, Pinot Noir, Tempranillo/Tinto Fino, Bonicaire/Embolicaire, Syrah, Cabernet Franc, Malbec, Mazuelo, Forcallat Tinta, Graciano, Mencia, Petit Verdot
