Chapter 30 - Spain(end)

Question 1

Name the 3 broad climatic zones:

1. North and north-west coast
2. East coast
3. Meseta Central (centre of Spain)

Answer 1

1. moderate maritime climate
2. warm mediterranean climate
3. hot continental climate

Question 2

1. What are two natural problems for grape growing?

2. Give two solutions

Answer 2

1. heat, lack of water
2. low density - max. amount of water to each vine
   bush-trained - shading fruit from excessive heat

Question 3

Name the six black varietals

Answer 3

1. Tempranillo (key black)
2. Garnacha (key black)
3. Monastrell = Mourvedre (key black)
4. Graciano
5. Carinena=Carignan
6. Mencia

Question 4

Which grape is widely used for ‘rosados’?

Answer 4

Garnacha

Question 5

Where is Graciano mainly cultivated?

Answer 5

Rioja

Question 6

Which grape is an ideal blend with Tempranillo and Garnacha?

Answer 6

Carinena=Carignan=Mazuelo

Question 7

Name the 4 key White Varietals

Answer 7

1. Verdejo (SB style)
2. Albarino
3. Airen
4. Macabeo=Viura (Rioja)

Question 8

Which region is the wettest?

Answer 8

Rias Baixas

Question 9

Which grape is used for the production of Brandy de Jerez?

Answer 9

Airen - able to cope with extreme heat and drought conditions

Question 10

1. Where is Cava produced?

2. What varietals?

Answer 10

1. Catalunya

2. Macabeo(viura)+Xarel-lo+Parellada

Question 11

What international varieties are grown in Spain

Answer 11

1. Cabernet Sauvignon
2. Merlot
3. Sauvignon Blanc
4. Chardonnay

Question 12

Name the 3 district sub-regions in Rioja

Answer 12

1. Rioja Alavesa
2. Rioja Alta
3. Rioja Baja

Question 13

Which Rioja sub-region produces Garnacha?

Answer 13

Rioja Baja

Question 14

Which Rioja sub-region produces the lightest and most finesse wines?

Answer 14

Rioja Alavesa

Question 15

What is the main varietal in Rioja

Answer 15

Tempranillo

Question 16

What protects Rioja from the worst of the atlantic weather systems?

Answer 16

Cantabrian Mountains

Question 17

1. How many approved white varieties are use in white Rioja?

2. Which is the most widely planted one?

Answer 17

1. 8

2. Viura

Question 18

What is the key variety is grown in Navarra?

Answer 18

Tempranillo

Question 19

1. Which region produces Rose?

2. What variety?

Answer 19

1. Navarra

2. Garnacha

Question 20

1. What is the main variety in Carinena and Calatayud?

2. What type of wine does it produce?

Answer 20

1. Garnacha

2. inexpensive fruity wines

Question 21

Name the region where nearly all Cava is made

Answer 21

Catalunya

Question 22

Name the three distinct climatic zones in Penedes

Answer 22

1. Mediterranean - hottest; coastal plain
2. cooler, but still warm - inland - in the valleys
3. moderate - hills- vines grown up to 800 metres above sea level

Question 23

What type of wines are white grape plantings used for in Penedes?

Answer 23

Cava

Question 24

1. Name the region that has international varieties plantings?
2. Name the varieties

Answer 24

1. Penedes

2. Chardonnay, SB, Gewurtztraminer, Merlot, CS, Tempranillo, Pinot Noir

Question 25

1. What is llicorella | 2. Where can it be found?

Answer 25

1. best soil - red slate with small mica particles - help ripening by reflecting and conserving heat 2. Priorat

Question 26

Why is mechanisation almost impossible in Priorat?

Answer 26

- bush vines and steep slopes | - vineyards expensive and time consuming to manage

Question 27

Why are Priorat's wine not cheap?

Answer 27

1. low nutrient soils - low density - low yields 2. age of vines (old vines) produce very small yields of grapes

Question 28

Why is Ribera del Duero cut off from any maritime influence?

Answer 28

surrounded by a ring of mountains

Question 29

Name the dominant grape in Ribera del Duero

Answer 29

Tempranillo

Question 30

Name the dominant grape in Toro

Answer 30

Tempranillo

Question 31

Rueda focuses on red or white wine production?

Answer 31

White wine

Question 32

Name the traditional grape in Rueda

Answer 32

Verdejo

Question 33

What are the two important grape variety in Rueda?

Answer 33

1. Verdejo 2. S.B.

Question 34

In Rueda, blended white must contain how many percent of Verdejo?

Answer 34

at least 50% Verdejo

Question 35

What is the climate of the North West Region

Answer 35

moderate, damp climate

Question 36

1. What types of natural problems in Rias Baixas Do? | 2. State a solution to the above problem

Answer 36

1. mildew and rot due to humid condition that destroy fruits | 2. vines trained on pergolas

Question 37

Describe the pros and cons of the pergolas system

Answer 37

(+) encourage air circulation, ventilation (+) fight mildew and rot that destroy fruits (+) protect from humidity of the ground, bunches below the canopy for shading (-) less density of vines per hectare and vines tend to yield more fruits

Question 38

1. Name the key variety in Bierzo | 2. where are the vineyards situated?

Answer 38

1. Mencia (black) | 2. in the mountains

Question 39

Name the key grape of Valencia

Answer 39

Monastrell

Question 40

1. Name the sweet fortified wine from Valencia | 2. grape varietals for the wine

Answer 40

1. Moscatel de Valencia | 2. Monastrell + Muscat of Alexandria

Question 41

Name the key grape of Jumilla and Yecla

Answer 41

Monastrell - perfect for hot, arid climates

Question 42

State the region with half of Spain's total wine production

Answer 42

Castilla- La Mancha

Question 43

Which region is the largest DO in Spain?

Answer 43

La Mancha

Question 44

Name the region that produces top-quality 'pagos' wines

Answer 44

La Mancha

Question 45

Which region has the most estates that have been awarded the appellation 'Vinos de Pago'?

Answer 45

La Mancha

Question 46

Name the two key grapes of Valdepenas

Answer 46

1. Airen 2. Tempranillo

Question 47

List the age categories for Spanish wines

Answer 47

Joven, Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva

Question 48

1. What is the Spanish for PDO? 2. Name the two types of PDO 3. Name the term for PGI wines

Answer 48

1. DOP 2. DO DOCa (highest quality) 3. VdIT

Question 49

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

Answer 49

Vinos de Pago (VP)