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2a - Green Spain Flashcards

1
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What was the traditional way to serve wine in Galicia?

A

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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3
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Who brought viticulture to Galicia?

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The Romans

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4
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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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5
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What is the Capital of Galicia?

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Santiago de Compostela

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6
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What is the most populated city in Galicia?

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Vigo

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7
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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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8
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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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9
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Galicia produces a much larger percentage of red wine than white.

True or False?

A

False

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10
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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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11
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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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12
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What is the southernmost DO in Galicia?

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DO Monterrei

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13
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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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14
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What is the easternmost located DO in Galicia?

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DO Valdeorras

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15
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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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16
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Wines of DO Monterrei made with a minimumm of 85% of any native varietal are called what?

A

Monterrei Superior

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17
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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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18
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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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19
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List some of the white and red varieties approved for production in DO Rías Baixas?

A

Grape Varieties

White

Red

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20
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What are the 5 sub-zones of DO Rías Baixas?

A

Ribeira do Ulla

Val do Salnés

Soutomaior

Condado do Tea

O Rosal

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21
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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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23
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List some of the white and red varieties approved for production in DO Riberia Sacra?

A

Grape Varieties

White

Red

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24
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List some of the white and red varieties approved for production in DO Riberio?

A

Grape Varieties

White

Red

25
Q

Which DO produces some of the hightest quality Godello in Galicia?

A

DO Valdeorras

26
Q

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

A

Grape Varieties

White

Red

27
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In DO Valdeorras, wine labeled as “Godello” must contain what percentage of the varietal?

28
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In DO Valdeorras, wine labeled as “Mencía” must contain what percentage of the varietal?

29
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In DO Valdeorras, Vinos Espumosos must contain what percentage of what varietal?

A

85% Godello

30
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In DO Valdeorras, Vinos Blancos are generally made from what varietal?

31
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In DO Valdeorras, Vinos Tintos are generally made from what varietal?

A

Mencía

Similar in style to those of neighboring Bierzo

32
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A white wine labeled Rías Baixas Condado do Tea must be made from what varietals?

A

Rías Baixas Condado do Tea

≥ 70% Albariño & Treixadura

33
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A white wine labeled Rías Baixas Rosal must be made from what varietals?

A

Rías Baixas Rosal

≥ 70% Albariño & Loureira

34
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A white wine labeled Rías Baixas Salnés must be made from what varietals?

A

Rías Baixas Salnés

≥ 70% Albariño, Loureira, Treixadura & Caíño Blanco

35
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A white wine labeled Rías Baixas Ribeira do Ulla must be made from what varietals?

A

Rías Baixas Ribeira do Ulla

≥ 70% Albariño, Loureira, Treixadura & Caíño Blanco

36
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A white wine labeled Rías Baixas Albariño must be made from what varietals?

A

Rías Baixas Albariño

100% Albariño

37
Q

A wine labeled Rías Baixas must be made from what varietals?

A

Any preferred/approved red or white varietal.

38
Q

What is the name given to two traditional courting dances in the Cantabrian Range?

39
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What two autonomous regions are found in the Cantabrian Range?

A

Asturias

Cantabria

40
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What is the capital of Asturias?

41
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What is the largest city in the province of Asturias?

42
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What is the capital of Cantabria?

43
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List some of the white and red varieties approved for production in VC Cangas?

A

Grape Varieties

White

Red

44
Q

As of 2016, how many wineries are located in the Cantabrian Range?

A

25

10 in Asturias

15 in Cantabria

45
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What region produces the most high quality red wine in Asturias?

A

VC Cangas

Primarily from Albarín Tinto, Mencía, and Carrasquín

46
Q

Name the two quality wine regions of Cantabria?

A

VT Costa de Cantabria (96% white)

VT Liébana (99% red)

47
Q

List some of the white and red varieties approved for production in VT Costa de Cantabria?

A

Grape Varieties

White (96% of production)

Red (4% of production)

48
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List some of the white and red varieties approved for production in VT Liébana?

A

Grape Varieties

White (<1% of production)

Red (>99% of production)

49
Q

What three distinct areas make up the topography of País Vasco?

A

Atlantic Basin

Montes Vascos (inner mountain ranges)

Ebro River Basin

50
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What are the three DOs of País Vasco?

A

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
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What is the capital of País Vasco?

A

There is no official capital.

Vitoria-Gasteiz in Álava assumes the role as the Basque governement is located there.

52
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What is the largest city in País Vasco?

53
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In the three txakoli-producing regions, varietal wine must contain what percentage of the variety stated on the label?

54
Q

Vinos rosados of País Vasco, require what minimum percentage of what varietal?

A

50% Hondarribi Beltza

55
Q

How long is the average fermentation for the wines of Txakoli?

A

Two to three weeks

56
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What was the traditional fermentation vessel used for Txakoli wines?

A

Large wooden foudres

57
Q

País Vasco utilizes exclusively indigenous varieties in wine production.

True of False?

58
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Hondarribi Beltza is the sole red grape grown in País Vasco.

True or False?

59
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Which DO of País Vasco is the largest producer of white wine?

A

DO Bizkaiko Txakolina/

Txakoli de Bizkaia/

Chacolí de Bizkaia

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