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What is the general temperature trend in Spain?

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The country generally grows warmer toward the south.

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What geographical feature provides a marked shift in temperatures in Spain?

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The Sistema Central.

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Spain

What are the exceptions to the temperature trend in Spain?

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Warmer pockets of the Catalan coast and cold, high-elevation sites in Andalucía.

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Spain

Which wind pattern blows from the west and brings cold air from the Atlantic?

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The Poniente.

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Spain

What wind pattern brings hot, drying currents from the African desert?

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The Leveche.

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Spain

Fill in the blank: Another warm but humid wind, the ________, comes in from the east.

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Levante

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Spain

Where does the Levante wind funnel through?

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Gibraltar.

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Spain

What area of Spain can feel the effects of the Levante wind?

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Southeast Spain.

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Galicia- Rias Baixas

Rias Baixas is seperated into 5 subzones?

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  • Val do Salnes
  • Ribeira do Ulla
  • Soutomaior
  • O Rosal
  • Condado do Tea
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Galicia- Rias Baixas

Rias Baixas wines can be labeled by subzone, with the exception of which subzone?

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Soutomaior

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Galicia Geography

Condado de Tea borders what two regions?

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Ribeiro, and Vinho Verde in portugal

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Galicia

DOs of Galicia

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  • Monterrei DO
  • Rías Baixas DO
  • Ribeira Sacra DO
  • Ribeiro DO
  • Valdeorras DO
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Galicia- Ribera Sacra

What 2 rivers run through Ribera Sacra?

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  • Sil
  • Mino
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Galicia

What DO would the producers Guimaro, Algueira, Dominio do Bibei be located?

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Ribera Sacra

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Galicia- Ribera Sacra

Ribeira Sacra is divided into 5 subzones

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  • Chantada
  • Ribeiras do Mino
  • Amandi
  • Ribeiras do Sil
  • Quiroga-Bibei
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Galicia-Valdeorras

What two grapes can be varietally labeled?

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  • Mencia
  • Godello
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Galicia- Monterrei

What grapes are found in the white wines of Monterrei?

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Authorized Grapes:
Blanco:
Recommended: Dona Branca, Godello, Treixadura
Authorized: Albariño, Blanca de Monterrei, Caiño Blanco, Loureira

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Galicia- Monterrei

What grapes are found in the red wines of Monterrei?

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Authorized Grapes:
Tinto:
Recommended: Mencía, Merenzao (Bastardo)
Authorized: Caiño Tinto, Sousón, Araúxa (Tempranillo)

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Galicia- Monterrei

Monterrei makes exclusively Red & White wine, name the grapes for both.

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Red: Mencia, Bastardo

White: Dona Branca, Godello, Treixadura

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Galicia- Monterrei

Monterrei lies South of Ribera Sacra on the border with Portugal. What river runs through Monterrei?

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The Támega, runs southtoward the Douro (as the Duero is called once it enters Portugal).

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Galicia- Valdeorras

What river runs through Valdeorras?

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# Galicia- Valdeorras What is Valdeorras known for in terms of wine production?
Valdeorras is known for its red production of Mencía and white wines made from Godello. ## Footnote Valdeorras is Galicia’s easternmost appellation, bridging Ribeira Sacra and Bierzo.
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# Galicia- Valdeorras What does the name Valdeorras translate to?
The name Valdeorras translates to 'valley of Gigguri'. ## Footnote This name references a pre-latin tribe of the area.
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# Galicia- Valdeorras What geographical feature flows through Valdeorras?
The Sil River flows through Valdeorras. ## Footnote This contributes to the region's unique climate.
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# Galicia- Valdeorras How does the climate of Valdeorras compare to other regions in Galicia?
Valdeorras has a more continental climate, being less humid with drier, hotter summers. ## Footnote This impacts the types of grapes that can be successfully grown.
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# Galicia- Valdeorras What type of soil is Valdeorras largely associated with?
Valdeorras is largely associated with slate. ## Footnote Slate is important for both winegrowing and as a material for roof tiles.
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# Galicia- Valdeorras What is the primary grape variety used for Valdeorras's most acclaimed wines?
Godello is the primary grape variety used for Valdeorras's most acclaimed wines. ## Footnote Critics often compare Godello wines to those from Rías Baixas.
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# Galicia- Valdeorras How can Godello wines be characterized?
Godello wines are often described as mineral and can achieve marked concentration and complexity. ## Footnote This can occur both with and without barrel fermentation and aging.
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# Galicia- Valdeorras What other grape varieties can be blended with Godello?
Godello can be blended with Doña Blanca and Palomino. ## Footnote In Galicia, Doña Blanca is referred to as Dona Branca.
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# Galicia- Valdeorras What minimum percentage of Mencía is required for varietal labeling?
A minimum of 85% Mencía is required for varietal labeling. ## Footnote Only Mencía and Godello can be varietally labeled in Valdeorras.
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# Galicia- Valdeorras What is the minimum percentage of Godello required for varietal labeling?
A minimum of 100% Godello is required for varietal labeling.
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# Galicia- Valdeorras What types of wines, besides red and white, are permitted in Valdeorras?
Sparkling wine based on Godello and vino tostado are also permitted. ## Footnote Vino tostado can be made from Godello or red varieties.
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# Galicia- Valdeorras True or False: Vino tostado is more associated with Valdeorras than Ribeiro.
False. Vino tostado is less associated with Valdeorras than with Ribeiro.
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# Galicia- Valdeorras What styles of wines are produced under Valdeorras DO?
Styles Produced: * Blanco * Rosado * Tinto * Espumoso: Min. 85% Godello * Tostado: Godello and authorized red grapes * Varietal Godello (100% variety) and Mencía (min. 85% variety) * Valdeorras "Castes Nobles" (Blanco and Tinto): Min. 85% preferred varieties * Barrica, Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva: white or red wines ## Footnote dditional Requirements: Vino Tostado: Grapes must be dried for a minimum of 90 days Max. yields: 40 liters per 100 kg grapes
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What is the translation of 'vino tostado'?
Toasted wine or roasted wine
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What is 'vino tostado' similar to?
Tuscan vin santo
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What type of grapes are used for 'vino tostado'?
Red or white grapes
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How long must grapes be dried for 'vino tostado'?
A minimum of three months
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What conditions are required for drying grapes for 'vino tostado'?
Covered rooms with consistent ventilation to avoid rot
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What is the minimum must weight for grapes used in 'vino tostado'?
350 grams per liter
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What are some tactics used for drying grapes?
Hanging the clusters, resting them on shelves, or in plastic bins
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What is the minimum aging period for 'vino tostado' after fermentation?
Six months in oak or cherry casks
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How long must 'vino tostado' be aged in the bottle before release?
A minimum of three months
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