Rías Baixas

Which region in Galicia has the largest DO in terms of production?

RÍaS BaIXaS

Rías Baixas (correct)

Bodegas Martín Códax

Galicia

How much wine was produced in Rías Baixas in 1991?

250,000 hL

4,000 ha

3,500 hL (correct)

5,500 grape growers

How many hectares of vines are there in Rías Baixas?

4,000 ha (correct)

5,500 grape growers

170 wineries

250,000 hL

How many grape growers farm the vines in Rías Baixas?

5,500 grape growers Signup and view all the answers

Which winery is the largest producer in Rías Baixas?

Bodegas Martín Códax Signup and view all the answers

What led to significant improvements in the quality of the wines in Rías Baixas?

Incentives to grow indigenous varieties and modernize winery equipment Signup and view all the answers

What is the annual rainfall in Rías Baixas?

1,700 mm Signup and view all the answers

What type of climate does Rías Baixas have?

Maritime climate Signup and view all the answers

What type of soil is found in Rías Baixas?

Sand over granite bedrock Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of production in Rías Baixas is from the Albariño grape?

Over 95% Signup and view all the answers

Which grape variety is well suited to the damp climate and has thick skins that make it less prone to damage from rot?

Albariño Signup and view all the answers

Which grape variety is usually made as a single varietal wine in Rías Baixas?

Albariño Signup and view all the answers

Which grape variety has mid-ripening, low acidity, and apple and peach flavors?

Treixadura Signup and view all the answers

Which subzone of Rías Baixas is the coolest and wettest area, generally producing wines with the highest acidity?

Val do Salnés Signup and view all the answers

Which subzone of Rías Baixas is located along the River Miño as it reaches the ocean and its wines are often blends of Albariño, Loureira, Treixadura, and Caiño Blanco?

O Rosal Signup and view all the answers

Which subzone of Rías Baixas is inland from O Rosal and tends to produce wines that are riper in style with more peach fruit and slightly lower acidity?

Condado do Tea Signup and view all the answers

Which subzone of Rías Baixas is the newest and tends to produce inexpensive and mid-priced wines?

Ribeira do Ulla Signup and view all the answers

What is the most common trellising system used in Rías Baixas?

Parral Signup and view all the answers

What is the typical fermentation method for white wines in Rías Baixas?

Cool fermentation in stainless steel Signup and view all the answers

What is the biggest market for Rías Baixas wine exports?

USA Signup and view all the answers