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What was the traditional way to serve wine in Galicia?

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In ceramic bowls

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What is the name of the traditional ceramic bowl used to serve wine in Galicia?

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Cunca

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Who brought viticulture to Galicia?

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The Romans

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In the middle ages, Ribeiro, Galicia’s historic center of wine production, was famous for making what wine?

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Vino Tosado do Ribeiro

A foritified white wine made from sun-dried grapes.

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What is the Capital of Galicia?

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Santiago de Compostela

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What is the most populated city in Galicia?

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Vigo

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What autonomous region of Spain is known as the country of the thousand rivers?

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Galicia

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Describe the different soil types of Galicia

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Costal Soils:

  • Granite-based, sandy, shallow and slightly acidic

Terraced river valley soils:

  • Granite coupled with clay

Inland river valley soils:

  • Shallow slate, shale, and granitic sand
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Galicia produces a much larger percentage of red wine than white.

True or False?

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False

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Galician DO’s make a distinction between “authorized” and “preferred” varieties. What is the difference between the two distinctions?

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“Authorized” grapes are those a winery can legally use in a wine and still use the name of the DO.

“Preferred” grapes are those that perform best in a given area.

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Name the 5 DO’s in Galicia

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DO Monterrei

DO Rías Baixas

DO Ribeira Sacra

DO Ribeiro

DO Valdeorras

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What is the southernmost DO in Galicia?

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DO Monterrei

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Which DO of Galicia is spread along the eastern coast?

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DO Rías Baixas

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What is the easternmost located DO in Galicia?

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DO Valdeorras

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All DO’s in Galicia produce more white wine than red except for which DO?

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DO Ribeira Sacra

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Wines of DO Monterrei made with a minimumm of 85% of any native varietal are called what?

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Monterrei Superior

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What are the 2 sub-zones of DO Monterrei?

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Valle de Monterrei

Ladera de Monterrei

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List some of the white and red varieties approved for production in DO Monterrei?

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Grape Varieties

White

Red

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List some of the white and red varieties approved for production in DO Rías Baixas?

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Grape Varieties

White

Red

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What are the 5 sub-zones of DO Rías Baixas?

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Ribeira do Ulla

Val do Salnés

Soutomaior

Condado do Tea

O Rosal

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What is the oldest, flattest and coolest sub-zone of DO Rías Baixas?

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Val do Salnés

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Describe the 6 label designations for white wine from DO Rías Baixas

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Rías Baixas

  • No restriction

Rías Baixas Albariño

  • 100% Albariño

Rías Baixas Condado do Tea

  • ≥ 70% Albariño & Treixadura

Rías Baixas Rosal

  • ≥ 70% Albariño & Loureira

Rías Baixas Salnés

  • ≥ 70% Albariño, Loureira, Treixadura & Caíño Blanco

Rías Baixas Ribeira do Ulla

  • ≥ 70% Albariño, Loureira, Treixadura & Caíño Blanco
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List some of the white and red varieties approved for production in DO Riberia Sacra?

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Grape Varieties

White

Red

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List some of the white and red varieties approved for production in DO Riberio?

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Grape Varieties

White

Red

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Which DO produces some of the hightest quality Godello in Galicia?
DO Valdeorras
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List some of the white and red varieties approved for production in DO Valdeorras?
**Grape Varieties** **White** [Preferred]: Godello, Dona Branca/Doña Blanca, Loureira, Treixadura, Albariño, Torrontés, Lado [Authorized]: Palomino **Red** [Preferred]: _Mencía_, Tempranillo, Brancellao, Sousón, Caíño Tinto, Espadeiro, Ferrón, Merenzao [Authorized]: Gran Negro, Garnacha Tintorera, Mouratón
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In DO Valdeorras, wine labeled as "Godello" must contain what percentage of the varietal?
100%
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In DO Valdeorras, wine labeled as "Mencía" must contain what percentage of the varietal?
85%
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In DO Valdeorras, *Vinos Espumosos* must contain what percentage of what varietal?
85% Godello
30
In DO Valdeorras, *Vinos Blancos* are generally made from what varietal?
Godello
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In DO Valdeorras, *Vinos Tintos* are generally made from what varietal?
Mencía Similar in style to those of neighboring Bierzo
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A white wine labeled Rías Baixas Condado do Tea must be made from what varietals?
Rías Baixas Condado do Tea ≥ 70% Albariño & Treixadura
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A white wine labeled Rías Baixas Rosal must be made from what varietals?
Rías Baixas Rosal ≥ 70% Albariño & Loureira
34
A white wine labeled Rías Baixas Salnés must be made from what varietals?
Rías Baixas Salnés ≥ 70% Albariño, Loureira, Treixadura & Caíño Blanco
35
A white wine labeled Rías Baixas Ribeira do Ulla must be made from what varietals?
Rías Baixas Ribeira do Ulla ≥ 70% Albariño, Loureira, Treixadura & Caíño Blanco
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A white wine labeled Rías Baixas Albariño must be made from what varietals?
Rías Baixas Albariño 100% Albariño
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A wine labeled Rías Baixas must be made from what varietals?
Any preferred/approved red or white varietal.
38
What is the name given to two traditional courting dances in the Cantabrian Range?
Pericote
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What two autonomous regions are found in the Cantabrian Range?
Asturias Cantabria
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What is the capital of Asturias?
Oviedo
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What is the largest city in the province of Asturias?
Gijón
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What is the capital of Cantabria?
Santander
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List some of the white and red varieties approved for production in VC Cangas?
**Grape Varieties** **White** [Preferred]: _Albarín Blanco_ [Authorized]: Albillo Mayor, Godello, Gewürztraminer, Moscatel de Grano, Menudo, Picapoll Blanco/Extra **Red** [Preferred]: _Albarín Tinto_, _Mencía_, Carrasquín, Verdejo Negro [Authorized]: Garnacha Tintorera, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah
44
As of 2016, how many wineries are located in the Cantabrian Range?
25 10 in Asturias 15 in Cantabria
45
What region produces the most high quality red wine in Asturias?
VC Cangas Primarily from _Albarín Tinto_, _Mencía_, and Carrasquín
46
Name the two quality wine regions of Cantabria?
VT Costa de Cantabria (96% white) VT Liébana (99% red)
47
List some of the white and red varieties approved for production in VT Costa de Cantabria?
**Grape Varieties** **White** (96% of production) [Authorized]: Albariño, Godello, Treixadura, Hondarribi Zuri, Chardonnay, Riesling, Gewürztraminer **Red** (4% of production) [Authorized]: Hondarribi Beltza
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List some of the white and red varieties approved for production in VT Liébana?
**Grape Varieties** **White** (\<1% of production) [Authorized]: Godello, Palomino, Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer **Red** (\>99% of production) [Authorized]: Mencía, Tempranillo, Garnacha Tinta, Graciano, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon
49
What three distinct areas make up the topography of País Vasco?
Atlantic Basin Montes Vascos (inner mountain ranges) Ebro River Basin
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What are the three DOs of País Vasco?
DO Arabako Txakolina/Txakoli de Álava/Chacolí de Álava DO Bizkaiko Txakolina/Txakoli de Bizkaia/Chacolí de Bizkaia DO Getariako Txakolina/Txakoli de Getaria/Chacolí de Getaria
51
What is the capital of País Vasco?
There is no official capital. Vitoria-Gasteiz in Álava assumes the role as the Basque governement is located there.
52
What is the largest city in País Vasco?
Bilbao
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In the three txakoli-producing regions, varietal wine must contain what percentage of the variety stated on the label?
85%
54
Vinos rosados of País Vasco, require what minimum **percentage** of what **varietal**?
50% Hondarribi Beltza
55
How long is the average fermentation for the wines of Txakoli?
Two to three weeks
56
What was the traditional fermentation vessel used for Txakoli wines?
Large wooden foudres
57
País Vasco utilizes exclusively indigenous varieties in wine production. True of False?
False
58
Hondarribi Beltza is the sole red grape grown in País Vasco. True or False?
True
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Which DO of País Vasco is the largest producer of white wine?
DO Bizkaiko Txakolina/ Txakoli de Bizkaia/ Chacolí de Bizkaia

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