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20. Spain - Introduction Flashcards

1
Q

What is the meseta?

A

Several significant mountain ranges and a large raised plateau at an altitude of 600-900m in central Spain

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2
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Despite having the largest area under vine, Spain is only the third largest producer. Why?

A

Many Spanish vineyards are made up of bush vines planted at low density

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3
Q

What allowed for the establishment of new vineyards in 1996?

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The legalisation of irrigation (though still controlled by the Consejo Regulador)

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4
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What are two regions largely unaffected by phylloxera due to their sandy soils?

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1) Rueda
2) Toro

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5
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What is one of the most common pests across Spain?

A

European grapevine moth

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6
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Organic practises in Spain are how but certification is low. Why?

A

Wineries consider that few consumers in both the domestic and export markets are willing to pay a
premium for organic wines

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7
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What is the most planted white variety in Spain?

A

Airen

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8
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What is the most planted black variety in Spain?

A

Tempranillo

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9
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Where is Airen mainly planted?

A

In the centre of Spain in Castilla-La Mancha

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10
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Most Airen is made into what?

A

Brandy de Jerez

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11
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When does Tempranillo ripen?

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Early

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12
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Besides Airen and Tempranillo, what are the four other leading grape varieties by planting?

A

1) Garnacha
2) Bobal
3) Macabeo
4) Monastrell

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13
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In which four regions is Garnacha Tinta mostly planted?

A

Rioja, Navarra,
Catalunya and Aragon

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14
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What is the Rioja synonym for Macabeo?

A

Viura

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15
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Where is Macabeo mainly planted?

A

Catalunya (Cava)

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16
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In which two regions is Monastrell mostly planted?

A

Murcia and Valencia

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17
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When does Monastrell ripen?

A

Late

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18
Q

National legislation specifies that the oak vessels must be of what maximum capacity?

A

330 L

19
Q

National legislation specifies that minimum ageing term for red Crianza is how long?

A

1) 6 months in barrel
2) 24 months total

20
Q

National legislation specifies that minimum ageing term for white and rose Crianza is how long?

A

1) 6 months in barrel
2) 18 months total

21
Q

National legislation specifies that minimum ageing term for red Reserva is how long?

A

1) 12 months in barrel
2) 36 months total

22
Q

National legislation specifies that minimum ageing term for rose and white Reserve is how long?

A

1) 6 months in barrel
2) 24 months total

23
Q

National legislation specifies that minimum ageing term for red Gran Reserva is how long?

A

1) 18 months in barrel
2) 60 months total

24
Q

National legislation specifies that minimum ageing term for white and rose Gran Reserva is how long?

A

1) 6 months in barrel
2) 48 months total

25
Q

What are two criticisms of the national legislation that specifies minimum ageing terms?

A

1) Sets an expectation that Gran Reserva will
be the highest quality wine and hence that the highest quality wines will be those aged for the
longest periods of time in oak and bottle, which is not necessarily
appropriate for all styles of wine
2) No quality requirements are specified for
the wines in each category (beyond standard
regulations of the denomination), the age or origin of oak is not specified and only a minimum ageing requirement is given

26
Q

What is the English translation of ‘roble’?

A

Oak

27
Q

Roble is typically used on a label to describe what?

A

Wines, typically red, that have been matured in oak for an unspecified duration, usually less than the requirements for Crianza.

28
Q

Joven may be used to denote what?

A

Wines that are
released young, often with no or minimal oak ageing.

29
Q

Why is American oak commonplace in Spanish wine?

A

Due to strong early trading relationships with America and the fact that it was relatively cheap compared to French oak.

30
Q

How are ‘traditional’ roses made in Spain?

A

Typically made from a mixture of black and white grapes (mainly black) that are
macerated (sometimes beyond the beginning of fermentation), pressed and then fermented
together.

31
Q

Name a producer of a traditional rose.

A

Bodegas Lopez de Heredia

32
Q

How many DOs does Spain have?

A

70

33
Q

Which two regions have the DOCa status?

A

Rioja
Priorat

34
Q

What does DOCa stand for?

A

Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa)

Denominació d’Origen Qualificada (DOQ) Catalan

35
Q

When can a DO apply for DOCa? (3)

A

1) The DO must have been established for a minimum of ten years.
2) All wines must be bottled at the producer’s property
3) The denomination must have various quality regulations in place including a tasting assessment by an external panel
and a process to audit these extra restrictions and regulations.

36
Q

What is Vino de Pago?

A

A category that applies to a small number of single estates with
high reputations

37
Q

What two things must approved Vino de Pago estates adhere to?

A

1) May only use their own grapes
2) Grapes must be vinified and matured
on their estate.

38
Q

What is Vino de la Tierra (VT)?

A

The term commonly used for PGI wines

39
Q

How many Vino de la Tierras are there?

A

40

40
Q

What is the largest Vino de la Tierras?

A

Castilla

41
Q

Bulk wine sales account for what per cent of Spain’s exports

A

56%

42
Q

What are the two leading export markets for Spanish wine?

A

France
Germany

43
Q

Name three of the largest producers of still table wine in Spain

A

J. García Carrión
Félix Solís Avantis
Pernod Ricard Groupe

44
Q

What is the trend of wine consumption within Spain?

A

Towards drinking higher quality, higher priced wines (DO) with falling sales of wines
without a designation of origin

WSET Diploma D3 - Wines of the World (27 decks)

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