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Castilla y Leon Flashcards

1
Q

What are the subregions/DOs of Castilla y Leon

A

Bierzo, Arlanza, Leon DO, Rueda, Torro, Arribes, Tierra del Vino de Zamora, Cigales, Ribera del Duero

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2
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Which DOs of Castillay Leon can produce Sparkling Wines?

A

Rueda & Cigales

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3
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In which regions is Juan Garcia & Brunal the main grape?

A

Arribes
min 70% Juan Garcia

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4
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What are the classifications in Bierzo?

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Gran Vino de Vina Calificada- Grand Cru,
Vino de Vina Calificada - classified Cru,
Vino de Paraje - Lieu Dits,
Vino de Villa - Village, 
Vino de la region - Regional
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5
Q

Prieto Picudo is well known in which region?

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Leon DO - aromatic fullbodied red

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6
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Which grape is best know in Arribes?

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Bruñal (Alfrocheiro)

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Which grape is well know in Sierra de Salamanca?

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Rufete - crisp light reds

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8
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For which 3 appellations qualifies Sierra de Gredos Wines?

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Vinos de Madrid, Mentrida & Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y Leon

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What Grape is Sierra de Gredos well known for?

A

Old Vine Garnacha - Pinot like

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10
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What soil type is in Sierra de Gredos

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Slate and granite

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11
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Name all 10 DO’s of Castilla La Mancha

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Almansa
Campo de Calatrava
Mentrida
Montejar
Manchuela
La Mancha
Ribera del Jucar
Jumilla (partly)
Ucles
Valdepenas

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What are the unofficial zones of Bierzo?

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Bajo Bierzo & Alto Bierzo

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13
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What is the mountain range shielding Bierzo.

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Sierra de los Ancares

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14
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Name soils in Bierzo.

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Bajo: clay alluvial
Alto: composed quarz & slate 400-800m

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15
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How long does Gran Anada Rueda have to be aged on lees?

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36+ mts

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16
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Since when is Rosado authorised in Rueda?

A

2019

17
Q

What was the name of first bottlings of Descendientes de Jose Palacios?

A

1999 Corullón, old vine Mencia from schist slopes.

18
Q

Name 3 Top Producers in Bierzo

A

Castro Ventosa
Dominio de Tares
Pittacum

19
Q

Name main planted white Grape in Bierzo

A

Palomino
others Godello, Dona Blanca

20
Q

Whom found Vega Sicilia & what year?

A

Don Eloy Lecanda y Chaves 1864

21
Q

What blend is Unico made of & when was it first internationally recognised?

A

Tinto del Pais, Cabernet Sauvignon
1917/1918 in Barcelona Worlds Fair

22
Q

What is the soil for Unico grapes?

A

colluvial deposits from hills + fragments of limestone, quartz gravel deep in sandy main soil

23
Q

What is the traditional meaning of Reserva Especial in Spain?

A

Blend of Wines from the best harvest = best wines siphoned off

24
Q

What is the most recent blend of Unico Reserva Especial 2023?

A

Blend of 2009, 2011, 2012

25
Q

When was Ribera del Duero DO established?

A

1982

26
Q

What is the minimum requirement for Tinto del Pais and white Albillo Mayor in Ribera del Duero?

A

minimum 75% Albillo Mayor = White
minimum 75% Tinto del Pais = Red

27
Q

When was the Rueda DO established?

A

1980

28
Q

What is the min varietal for Brut, Brut Nature Espumoso Rueda

A

75% SB or Verdejo

29
Q

What is the min % of Red variety in Toro

A

75% Tinta de Toro
OR
85% Garnacha

30
Q

What are the aging requirements of Red Ribera del Duero?

A

Roble - min 3 mts in oak max 600l
Crianza - 24mts incl 12mts in oak max 330l
Reserva - 36mts incl 12mts in oak max 330l
Gran Reserva - 60mts incl 24mts in oak max 330l

31
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What are the aging requirements for white/Rosado/Clarete Ribera del Duero?

A

Crianza - 18mts incl 6mts in oak max 330l
Reserva - 24mts incl 6mts in oak max 330l
Gran Reserva - 48mts incl 6mts in oak max 330l

32
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When did Tierra e Leon DO change its name?

A

2019

33
Q

What is the new authorized variety in DO Leon?

A

Negro Sauri (Merenzao)
next to other recommended grapes
Prieto Picudo & Mencia

34
Q

What was the first Vintage of Pingus?

A

1995

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