Spain Basics

Question 1

Spain climate

Answer 1

-very hot country
Central: Continental
Upper east: Mediterranen
Upper west: Cool Atlantic
-little rainfall in summer
-rivers affect local climate
-Canary Islands:Sub-tropical

Question 2

Spain basics

Answer 2

• Iberian Pennincula
• Most land under vine in the world
• 3rd most important producer of wine
• vine variety matching soil and microclimates
• old vines = 15% older than 45
• 2nd highest avg. height in Europe

Question 3

Grapes of Spain: Red

Answer 3

• Tempranillo
• Garnacha
• Graciano (small yield)
• Mazuelo/Cariñena
• Monastrell

Question 4

Grapes of Spain: White

Answer 4

• Viura
• Macabeo
• Parellada
• Xarel-lo
• Malvasia
• Albariño
• Airen

Question 5

Spain’s important rivers

Answer 5

Duero
Ebro
Tajo
Guadalquivir
Jacar 
Mino

Question 6

Viticulture of Spain

Answer 6

• bush trained vines
• co-ops= big
• planting in cooler sites
• bush trained vines
• irrigation= drip & subsurface

Question 7

Vinification of Spain

Answer 7

• Temp. control & stainless steel
• American oak
• carbonic maceration for some reds
• cool maceration for most delicate varieties

Question 8

Tempranillo other names

Answer 8

• Cataluña = Ojo de Liebre, Ull de Lliebre
• Ribera del Duero = Tinto del Pais, Tinto Fino
• Rueda/Toro/Valdepeñas/La Mancha = Tinto de Toro, Cencibel