WSET Spain 2 Flashcards
where is Catalunya in the map?
north east corner of Spain
what is the general DO in Catalunya for still wines?
Catalunya DO, covers the whole area
how does the climate change in penedés from the coastal to the inland
warmer mediterranean by the coast, inland slightly cooler in the valleys, further in on the hills the climate is moderate
what varieties are planted in penedes?
white varieties for cava production but also international varieties such as chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, gewürztraminer. merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon and Tempranillo
where is the home for nearly all cava?
catalunya
what is the name for Tempranillo in penedes?
Ull de Llebre
what is the ideal climate that Priorat has for growing garnacha and cariñena?
hot long dry summers and low rainfall
what is the red soil (slate/skiffer) in penedes called?
Llicorella
what characteristics does Llicorella have?
small particles av mica (glimmer) that reflects the sun=help reflecting and absorb the heat.
-absorbing rain
why are Priorats wines never cheap?
-no mechanization
-small yiels
-old vines
how is the climate in Ribera del duero?
hot and dry summers and very cool winters
what helps to retain the acidity and fresh fruit in Ribera del duero?
altitudes, over 850 m
what is the majority of the production in Ribera del duero?
red, dominated by Tempranillo
how does winemakers today choose to accentuate (betona) the concentrated fruit flavours and tannins in their wines?
longer maceration and ageing their wines for a short period of time in new French oak
how is the climate in toro?
similar to Ribera del duero
what wines are mostly made in Toro?
full body, high alcohol, intense fruit from Tempranillo
where is Rueda located?
in-between Toro and Ribera del duero
what wines are mostly made in Rueda?
white wines from Verdejo and Sauvignon Blanc
what makes Rueda suitable for white wines?
continental climate and cool summer nights
how is the climate in the north west do to the Atlantic influences?
cooler and wetter
what regions can you find in the north-west?
Rias Biaxas and Bierzo (Léon)
how is the climate in Rias Baixas?
moderate and damp (fuktigt)
what is a common problem in Rias Baixas do to the humid climate?
mildew (mögel) and rot
how do they train and telling their wines to minimize the risk of mildew and rot
pergolas to encurage air circulation
which is the most common grape in Rias Bias?
Albariñjo
what is the key grape varietal in Bierzo and how is the character of that grape?
Mencia, elegant red wines with high natural acidity
How is the climate in Bierzo?
moderate, benefits from cooling maritime influence
where is Levante located?
on the Mediterranean coast south of Catalunya
where is the distribution centred for Levante and La mancha?
Valencia
what kind of vines are mostly made in Valencia DO?
value-for-money wines
which is the most planted grape in Valencia?
red: Monastrell
white: Merseguera
sweet: Muscatel del Valencia
what style of wines are made in jumilla and yecla?
youthful and fruity monastrell
where does almost half of Spains wine production come from?
Castilla-La Mancha
what is the largest DO in Spain?
La Mancha DO
which is the most widely planted variety in La Mancha?
Airén
where is valdepeñas located?
to the south of La Mancha
which are the two most planted varieties in Valdepeñas?
Airén and Tempranillo (cencibel)
