6/15-6/21 Flashcards

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In Cote Rotie, what is the maximum percentage of Viognier allowed?

A

20%

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Principal Soil Type in Cote-Rotie? How are they different in flavor?

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Côte Blonde (south): gneiss
Côte Brune (north): mica-schistous rock

Côte Blonde yields softer, alluring wines whereas the wines of Côte Brune are stronger and more assertive.

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In Cote-Rotie what are communes of production:

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Ampuis, Saint-Cyr-sur-Rhône, Tupin-Semons

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Minimum Potential Alcohol in Cote-Rotie?

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10.5%

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The four quarters, or lieux-dits: Les Reynards, La Côte, Les Chaillot, and Les Mazards. Are found in what AOP of Rhone?

A

Cornas

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What producer brought stainless steel and temperature-controlled fermentations to Catalonia in the 1960s?

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Miguel Torres

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What are the aging requirements for red wines labeled Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva?

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Red
Crianza: 2 years (including 6 months in cask)
Reserva: 3 years (including 1 year in cask)
Gran Reserva: 5 years (including 18 months in cask)

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What are the aging requirements for white/rosado wines labeled Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva?

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White/Rosado
Crianza: 18 months (including 6 months in cask)
Reserva: 2 years (including 6 months in cask)
Gran Reserva: 4 years (including 6 months in cask)

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Besides Tempranillo, what are some other red varietals that can be used in Rioja?

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Mazuelo (Carignan), Graciano, and Garnacha

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What is the dominant varietal used in white Rioja?

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Viura—known elsewhere as Macabéo

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Rosado wines require a minimum _____% of red grapes.

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Rosado wines require a minimum “25%” of red grapes.

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Rioja casks must be what size?

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225 liters—the size of a barrique

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Name the 3 subzones of Rioja and which is the smallest one?

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Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa, and Rioja Baja.

Rioja Alavesa is the smallest.

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Name the 5 subzones of Navarra.

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Subzones: Ribera Alta, Ribera Baja, Baja Montaña, Tierra Estella, Valdizarbe

The higher altitude Valdizarbe, Baja Montaña and Tierra Estella in the north, Ribera Alta in the center of the zone, and Ribera Baja in the hot southern sector

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15
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What are the 5 DOs in Galicia?

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Rías Baixas, Ribeiro, Valdeorras, Ribeira Sacra, and Monterrei.

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Val do Salnés, Ribeira do Ulla, Soutomaior, O Rosal, and Condado do Tea are located in what DO?

A

Rías Baixas DO

17
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What producer from the Priorat helped build up Bierzo’s reputation in 1999?

A

Alvaro Palacios by founding “Descendientes de José Palacios”

18
Q

Vega Sicilia’s “Unico” is a blend of what varietals?

A

Tinto del País, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot and aged, often for a decade or more in American and French oak barrels.

19
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What white wines are made in Ribera del Duero?

A

White wines are not permitted to be made in this region.

20
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What white varietal is used to make Rueda?

A

Verdejo

21
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What are the 2 traditional varietals in red Priorat?

A

Garnacha and Cariñena

22
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What is the name of the special soil found in the Priorat?

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Llicorella, a mix of black slate and quartzite, characterizes the best vineyards, requiring vines to dig deeply for water.

23
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Although Cava has its own DO, 95% of Cava is produced in what region?

A

Penedès

24
Q

In the Penedès, Tempranillo is known as what?

A

Ull de Llebre

25
Q

Name the 3 three styles of sherry

A

fino, oloroso, and amontillado

26
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What three white grapes are authorized for the production of Sherry?

A

Palomino (Listán), Pedro Ximénez (PX) and Moscatel (Muscat of Alexandria)