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Chapters 30-31 Spain & Portugal Flashcards

1
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What are the 3 key black grape varieties in Spain?

A

Tempranillo
Granacha Tinta
Monastrell (Mourvèdre)

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Name 3 other black grape varieties in Spain

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Graciano - adds concentrated black friut
Cariñena (Mazuelo) - adds tannin
Mencia - fresh fruit, herbaceousness

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What are the 2 key white grape varieties in Spain?

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Verdejo - melon and peach

Albariño - citrus and stone fruit

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What is the most widely planted white grape variety in Spain?
Where is the majority planted?

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Airén

La Mancha - Central Spain

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5
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White Rioja is made from what grape variety?

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Viura

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What is the Spanish term for PGI wines?

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Vino de la Tierra (VdlT)

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What are the 4 age categories for Spanish wines?

What is the minimum total ageing time for each category?

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Joven - 0 months
Crianza - 24 months
Reserva - 36 months
Gran Reserva - 60 months

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In Spain, what are ‘Vino de Pago’ wines?

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Single estate wines with high reputations

Approved estates must use their own grapes, which must be vinified and matured on their estate

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What is the Spanish term for PDO wines?

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Denominación de Origen Protegida (DOP)

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What are the traditional Spanish terms used for PDO (DOP) wines?

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Denominación de Origen (DO)

Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa)

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What is the Catalan term used for DOCa wines?

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Denominació d’Origen Qualificada (DOQ)

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12
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What 3 grape varieties are used in the production of Cava?

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Parellada
Xarel-lo
Macabeo (Viura)

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13
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What are the 6 geographical wine regions in Spain?

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Upper Ebro
Catalunya
Duero Valley
North- West
the Levante
Castilla-La-Mancha
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What 4 wine making DOs are located in the Upper Ebro?

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Rioja
Navarra
Cariñena
Calatayud

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15
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What is the main grape variety in a Rioja wine?

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Tempranillo

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16
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In a Tempranillo, Granacha blend, what characteristics does each grape variety add?

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Tempranillo - red fruit flavours, medium tannins

Granacha - body, alcohol

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17
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What is the most widely planted grape variety in Navarra?

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Tempranillo

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18
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What is the most widely planted grape variety in Cariñena?

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Granacha

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19
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Is the grape variety Cariñena the most widely planted grape in the DO Cariñena?

A

No

Granacha is the most widely planted grape in Cariñena

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20
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Where in Spain, is nearly all Cava made?

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Catalunya

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21
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Name 2 Catalunya DOs

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Penedès

Priorat

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22
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Locally, Priorat soils are known as what?

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Ilicorella

23
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Describe ‘Ilicorella’ soil

A 
red slate
small particles of mica that sparkle in the sun
reflect heat to help ripening
conserve heat which helps ripening
deep enough to retain sufficient water
24
Q

Name 3 Duero Valley DOs

A

Ribera del Deuro
Toro
Rueda

25
What is the dominant grape in Ribera del Deuro wines?
Tempranillo
26
Rueda vineyards make what style of wine?
Still white wine
27
What 2 white grape varieties are planted in Rueda?
Verdejo | Sauvignon Blanc
28
Name 2 DOs in the NorthWest region of Spain
Rias Baixas | Bierzo
29
Rias Baixas is known for producing high quality white wines from what grape variety?
Albariño
30
What is the dominant grape variety in Bierzo?
Mencia - red fruit, high acid
31
Describe a classic Rias Baixas wine
Albariño Refreshing unoaked style High acid Ripe stone fruit flavours
32
Name 3 DOs in the Levante
Valencia Jumilla Yecia
33
What wine styles are produced in Valencia?
red wine - Monastrell white wine - Merseguera sweet wine - Muscat of Alexandria
34
Name 2 DOs in Castilla-La Mancha
La Mancha | Valdepeñas
35
What is the Portuguese term for PDO wines?
Denominaçāo de Origem Protegida (DOP) | DOC also widely used
36
In Portugal, Vinho Regional is used to indicate what geographical indication?
PGI
37
What are the 5 main DOCs in Portugal?
``` Duoro Dão Bairrada Vinho Verde Alentejo ```
38
What 3 white grape varieties are produced in Vinho verde?
Loureiro Arinto Alvarinho
39
Describe a classic Vinho Verde wine
``` Pale lemon High in acid Low in alcohol (8-11%) Low alcohol wines are usually off dry Slight sparkling sensation ```
40
Vinho Verde Alvarhino is made from what?
100% Alvarhino (Albariño in Spain)
41
Compare Alverinho to Arinto wine
Alvarinho is higher in alcohol | riper, more tropical aromas
42
What is the highest quality grape variety planted in Douro?
Touriga Nacional
43
Describe a Douro red wine
``` Intense colour High tannin Rich black fruit flavours Full bodied Toasty aromas from oak maturation ```
44
What is another name for Tinta Roriz?
Tempranillo
45
What are 2 other names for Tempranillo?
Tinta Roriz | Aragonés
46
What 5 principal varieties are grown on Douro?
``` Touriga Nacional Touriga Franca Tinta Roriz Tinta Barroca Tinta Cão ```
47
The red grape variety 'Jaen' in Portugal is known as what in Spain?
Mencia
48
Describe a Dão wine
Delicate red fruit aromas Soft tannins High acid red and black fruit
49
What 4 high quality red grape varieties are planted in Dão?
Touriga Nacional Jaen Tinta Roriz Alfrochiero
50
What is the dominant black grape variety planted in Bairrada?
Baga
51
What is another name for Aragonés?
Tempranillo
52
Name 3 red grape varieties used to make blends in Alentejo
Aragonés (Tempranillo) Trincadeira Alicante Bouchet
53
What is the largest Vinho Regional in Portugal?
Vinho Regional Alentejo

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