Chapter Eleven - Spain Flashcards
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Synonym for the Viura grape variety
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Macabeo
2
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Synonym for the Tempranillo used in RIbera del Duero
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Tinta del Pais
3
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Spanish term for Grenache
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Garnacha
4
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Synonym for Tempranillo used in Portugal’s Duoro River Valley
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TInta Roriz
5
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Spanish term for Mourvedre
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Monastrell
6
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Main grape variety used in Rias Biaxas
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Albarino
7
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Synonym for Tempranillo used in Catalonia
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Ull de Llebre
8
Q
The most widely planted grape variety in Spain
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Airen
9
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Synonym for Tempranillo used in much of Portugal
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Aragonez
10
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Synonym for Tempranillo used in La Mancha
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Cencibel
11
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Spanish wine that has spent a minimum of 18 months in barricas or in the bottle
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Vino Noble
12
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Spanish wine that has spent a minimum of 24 months aging in barricas or in the bottle
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Vino Anejo
13
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Spanish wine that has spent a minimum of 36 months aging in a strongly oxidative environment and exposed to any combination of light, oxygen, and heat
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Vine Viejo
14
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Barrel Aging & Total Aging for: Crianza Red Wine
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Barrel Aging: 6 months
Total aging: 24 months
15
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Barrel Aging & Total Aging for: Crianza White & Rose Wine
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Barrel Aging: 6 months
Total aging: 18 months
16
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Barrel Aging & Total Aging for: Reserva Red Wine
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Barrel aging: 12 moths
Total aging: 36 monts
17
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Barrel Aging & Total Aging for: Reserva White & Rose wines
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Barrel aging: 6 months
Total aging: 24 months
18
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Barrel Aging & Total Aging for: Gran Reserva Red Wine
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Barrel aging: 18 months
Total aging: 60 months
19
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Barrel Aging & Total Aging for: Gran Reserva White & Rose wines
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Barrel aging: 6 months
Total aging: 48 months
20
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Term that may be used for PDO wine released the year after it was made, or aged for a shorter period of time than the minimum required for Crianza
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Joven
21
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Located just to the west of Ribera del Duero, this DO is known mainly for reds and rosados based on the Tinta del Pais and Garnacha grape varieties
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Cigales
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This DO is well-known as one of the first areas in Spain to modernize wine production and was the first to use stainless steel temperature-controlled fermentation
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Penedes
23
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DO located in the foothills of the Pyrenees, within the region of Aragon
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Somontano
24
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The most famous of Galicia’s wine regions, known for high-acid wines made from Albarino, Loureira, and Treixadura
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Rias Baixas
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A DO located on the eastern edge of Galicia, known for white wines based on Godello and red wines based on Mencia
Valedeorras
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A DO known for white wines based on the Verdejo grape variety
Rueda
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DO, located just to the north of the Rioja DO, historically known for rosados and currently expanding with international varieties
Navarra
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A Galician DO that produces whie wines based on Trexadura and other local grapes
Ribeiro
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The only region of Spain to have a DO that covers the entire autonomous region
Catalonia
30
DO famous for Garnacha-based wines and llicorella soils
Priorat
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A small DO, created in 2001 and located adjacent to Priorat
Montsant
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Area located in the northwest corner of Spain, exposed to the Atlantic OCean, and often referred to as part of Green Spain
Galicia
33
Region in the Duero Valley with some of the highest-elevation vineyards in Spain
Ribera del Duero
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Large DO located in Catalonia, just south of Penedes
Tarragona
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In what year was Rioja the first region designated as a DO?
1925
36
In what year was Rioja elevated to DOCa status?
1991
37
The Rioja region lies in the _____ River Valley, in the province of ______
- Ebro
| - La rioja
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About 1/3 of the vineyards in Rioja are situated within neighboring provinces of -
Basque County
| Navarra
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The high-altitude, hilly subregion of Rioja located mainly south of the Ebro Riber
Rioja Alta
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Located on the western side of the Rioja area, north of the Ebro River
Rioja Alavesa
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The flatter, eastern area of the Rioja
Rioja Oriental
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Red varieties cover over ___% of the vineyard area in Rioja
90%
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Main red grape of Rioja
Tempranillo
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Other permitted red grapes of Rioja, besides Tempranillo
- Garnacha
- Mazuelo
- Graciano
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What is the principal grape variety used in white Rioja?
Viura
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Other indigenous grape varieties used in white Rioja include
- Malvasia
| - Garnacha Blanca
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Other international white grape varieties planted in Rioja
- Chardonnay
| - Sauv Blanc
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Rioja's prominence is in part due to winemakers from ____, who settled in the region not long after phylloxera arrived in France
Bordeaux
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Red rioja is typically made in barrels made of
American Oak
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The long aging periods for red Rioja mean less of a focus on _____ flavors and more emphasis on ____
- Fruit
| - earthiness, minerality, leathery bouquet
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Rioja Rosado is generally made from a blend of grapes dominated by the ______ variety
Garnacha
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T/F
| The town of San Sadurni de Noya is considered to be the "spiritual home" of Cava production
True
53
T/F
| Most Cava is produced using the Charmat meethod
False
54
T/F
| All cava must be aged in the bottle, on the lees, for a minimum of 18 months
False
55
T/F
| Nearly 95% of Cava is produced in Basque Country and Galicia
False
56
T/F
| The three classic grape varities for Cava are Macabeo, Xarel-lo, and Parellada
True
57
T/F
| The three classic grape varities for Cava are all red
False
58
T/F
| Cava Reserva may be white, red, or rose
False
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T/F
| Cava Gran reserva may be white or rose, and must be brut level sweetness or drier
True
60
T/F
| Cava de Paraje Calificado must be lees-aged for a minimum of 36 months
True
61
T/F
T/F
Trepat, a white grape, is widely used in all styles of Cava
False
62
T/F
| Pinot Noir, Garnacha, and Monastrell are allowed for use in Cava
True
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T/F
Corpinnat is not a protected geographical indiciation, but is rather an EU-Recognized brand name with its own set of standards
True
64
T/F
| Corpinnat must be producing using international varieties such as Chardonnay, Sauv Blanc, and Pinot Noir
False
65
T/F
| Corpinnat must be produced from hand-harvested grapes grown using organize farming methods
True
66
The general category of Sherries that undergo biological aging
Fino
67
General Category of sherries that do not develop flor
Oloroso
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A type of fino Sherry that must be aged in Sanlucar de Barrameda
Manzanilla
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Type of sweetened fino Sherry originally made in Bristol
Pale Cream
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Most widely grown grape variety in the Jerez DO
Palomino
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Grape variety often used to add sweetness to some sherries, also made into a well-aged, very dark dried grape sherry
Pedro Ximenez
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Grape used in small quantities to impart a fruit characteristic to some Sherries
Moscatel
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White, chalky soil ideal for growing Palomino grapes
Albariza
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Clay soil preferred by PX grapes
Barro
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Sandy soil good for Moscatel grapes
Arena
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Wine region that lies to the east of Jerez, known for sherry style wines
Montalla-Moriles
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Style of sherry that started as a fino but was subsequently aged without flor
Amontillado
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A rare style of Sherry made from fino-quality wine that did not develop flor as expected
Palo Cortado
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A sweetened oloroso Sherry
Cream
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Which grape variety is a major component in the wines of Riaz Baixas?
Albarino
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What are the three subregions of Rioja?
Rioja Alta
Rioja Alavesa
Rioja Oriental
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What are the three classic grape varieties used in the production of Cava?
Macabeo
Parellada
Xarel-lo
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What wine region specializes in crisp white wines based on the Verdejo grape?
Rueda
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What is the minimum lees aging time required for Cava de Paraje Calificado
36 months
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Which wine region is a DOCa known for its llicorella soils?
Priorat
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What is the main grape variety used in white rioja?
Viura
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What is the most widely grown grape variety in spain?
Airen
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Which of the following grapes is often used as a sweetening agent in Sherry?
Pedro Ximenez
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What are the three main soils in the region of Jerez?
- Barro
- Arena
- Albariza
90
Which of the following aging terms may be used for PDO wines that are released the year after the harvest?
Joven
91
How much total aging time is required for a typical Spanish red wine labeled as a Crianza?
Two years
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How does the Crianza aging requirement for red Rioja differ from that of other Spanish red wines?
Red rioja requires more time in wood than other red wines
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How much total aging time is required for a typical Spanish red wine labeled as a Reserva?
Three years
94
How much total aging time is required for a typical Spanish red wine labeled as a Gran Rserva?
Five years
95
Which of the following wine regions is located just to the northeast of the Rioja DOCa?
Navarra
96
The Somotano DO is located within which of the following autonomous regions?
Aragon
97
Which of the following DOs is nearly surrounded by the larger La Mancha DO? AKA "Valley of the Rocks"
Valdepenas
98
Four classifications for PDO wines in Spain?
- Vino de Calidad con Indicacion Geografica (VCIG)
- Denominacion de Origen (DO)
- Denominacion de Origen Calificada (DOCa)
- Vindo de Pago (Estate Wine)
99
Spanish classification for PGI Wines
Vindo de la Tierra (VdIT)
100
Regulating body of each DO
Consejo Regulador
101
Alternative names for the Mazuelo grape
Carinena
| Carignan
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PDO label term (for red wines): Riserva
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Minimum aging:
36 months (including 12 months in barrel)
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PDO label term (for red wines): Gran Riserva
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Minimum aging:
60 months (including 18 months in barrel)
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PDO label term (for white and rose)
Minimum aging: 18 months (including 6 months in barrel)
105
PDO label term: Riserva (for white and rose)
Minimum aging: 24 months (including 6 months in barrel)
106
PDO label term: Gran Riserva (for white and rose)
Minimum aging: 48 months (including 6 months in barrel)
107
Two DOCa wines of Spain
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Rioja DOCa
Priorato DOCa (Priorat DOQ)
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Three main white grapes of Rias Baixas
Albarino
Loureira
Treixadura
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DO of Galicia known for white wines based on Treixadura
Ribeiro DO
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DO of Galicia known for white wines based on Godello and Mencia based reds
Valdeorras DO
111
Grapes allowed for use in the red wines of the Rueda DO
Tempranillo
Cabernet Sauvignon
Garnacha
Merlot
112
Styles of wine produced in the Cigales DO
Red and rose, based on Tempranillo (tinta del pais), often blended with Garnacha
113
Majority grape variety of Ribeira Blanco
Albillo Mayor
114
Unique terrior of Ribera del Duero
Hot summers, cold winters
Vineyards are among the highest-elevation in Spain
Large diurnal temperature shifts
115
Principal grapes of the Navarra DO
Tempranillo and Garnacha
116
Leading DO of Aragon
Somontano DO
117
DO - formerly known as Falset - adjacent to Priorat
Montsant
118
Region where the majority of Caba is produced
Penedes
119
Minimum required lees aging for Cava
9 months
120
minimum required lees aging for Cava Reserva
15 months (18 months as of the 2021 harvest)
121
Minimum required lees aging for Cava Gran Reserva
30 months
122
Minimum required lees aging for Cava de Paraje Calificado
36 months
123
EU recognized brand for certain sparkling wines produced in Penedes
Corpinnat
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Region that grows a large proportion of Spain's Airen grapes
Castilla La Mancha
125
Spain's largest DO, i nterms of total area
La Mancha DO
126
Three DOs of Murcia
Jumilla
Yecla
Bullas
127
Leading grape variety of Murcia
Monastrell
128
Leading grape variety of the Montailla-Moriles DO
Pedro Ximenez
129
Outstanding climate features of Montilla-Moriles
Intense summer heat, grapes may be super ride and wines may be very high abv%
130
Secondary grape of MOntilla-Moriles DO
Moscatel (Muscat)
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Location of the Rioja DOCa
North central spain, inland from the Cantabrian mountains
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Sparkling wine produced in the Rioja DOCa
Vino Espumoso de Calidad de Rioja DOCa
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Traditional aging veseels used in Rioja
225 liter American oak barrels
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"Traditional" style of red Rioja
Highly tannic, extensive oak aging, meant to bottle age for long periods, emphasis on earthiness, minerality, and "leathery" character
135
"modern" style of red Rioja
Single-vineyard, single-variety, approachable at a younger age
136
Location of Priorato DOCa
In Catalonia, just inland from Barcelona, mountainous region about 18 miles from the Med
137
Year that Priorato was "promoted" to DOCa
2009
138
Principal red grapes of the Priorato DOCa
Garnacha and Carinena
139
White grapes allowed for use in Priorat
Garnacha
Blanca
Macabeo
Pedro Ximenez
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DO that covers Sherry
Jerez-Xeres-Sherry DO
141
Three towns of the Sherry Triangle
Jerez de la Frontera
El Puerto de Santa Maria
Sanlucar de Barrameda
142
DO for Manzanilla
Manzanilla Sanlucar de Barrameda DO
143
Three main grapes of Sherry
Palomino
Moscatel
Pedro Ximenez
144
Leading grape used in most (dry) sherries
Palomino
145
Three main soil types of Jerez
Albariza
Barro
Arena
146
Style of sherry that is aged with flor yeast
Fino
147
Sherry that is aged under flor is said to undergo ______ aging
Biological
148
Style of Sherry that is aged without flor yeast
Oloroso
149
Sherry that is NOT aged under flor is said to undergo _____ aging
Oxidative
150
Style of Sherry that is first aged under flor, then aged oxidatively
Hybrid-style sherry
151
Types types of Hybrid sherry
Amontillado
| Palo Cortado
152
Soleo
The process of drying grapes (post harvest) in the hot sun
153
Two styles of dried-grape Sherry
Pedro Ximenez
| Moscatel
154
Category for (non-fino) Sherry that has been aged for 12 to 15 years
Vinos con indicacion de edad
155
Category for (non fino) Sherry that has been aged for a minimum of 20 years
Vinum optimum signatun (VOS/Very old sherry)
156
Category for (non-fino) Sherry that has been aged for a minimum of 30 years
Vinum optimum rare signatun (VORS/Very Old Rare Sherry)
157
Unfiltered or unfined Sherry
En Rama
158
Anada Sherry
Single-vintage Sherry
159
A fino sherry from the coastal town of El Puerto de Santa Maria
Puerto Fino
160
A sweetened Oloroso Sherry made famous by the "Harvey's Bristol" brand
Cream Sherry
