CSW-Module 8 - Chap 11 - Spain

Question 1

The two DOCa wines of Spain

Answer 1

Rioja - Priorat (Priorato)

Question 2

Special classification (appellation) for estate wines

Answer 2

Vinos de Pago

Question 3

Minimum aging time for red wine labeled “crianza”

Answer 3

6 months in barrel/2 years total

Question 4

Minimum aging time for red wine labeled “reserva”

Answer 4

12 months in barrel/3 years total

Question 5

Minimum aging time for red wine labeled “gran reserva”

Answer 5

18 months in barrel/5 years total

Question 6

Minimum aging time for white wine labeled “crianza”

Answer 6

6 months in barrel/18 months total

Question 7

Minimum aging time for white wine labeled “reserva”

Answer 7

6 months in barrel/2 years total

Question 8

Minimum aging time for white wine labeled “gran reserva”

Answer 8

6 months in barrel/4 years total

Question 9

Three main grapes ofRías Baixas

Answer 9

Albariño - Loureira - Treixadura

Question 10

Main grape variety of Rueda

Answer 10

Verdejo

Question 11

Main grape variety of Ribera del Duero

Answer 11

Tempranillo (75% minimum)(Known here as Tinta del Pais)

Question 12

Main grape variety of white Rioja

Answer 12

Viura (51% minimum)

Question 13

Main grape variety of Rioja Rosado

Answer 13

Garnacha

Question 14

Alternative name for Viura

Answer 14

Macabeo

Question 15

Famous, rocky soil of Priorat

Answer 15

Llicorella

Question 16

Three main grape varieties of Cava

Answer 16

Parellada - Macabeo - Xarel-lo

Question 17

Three main grapes of Sherry

Answer 17

Palomino - Moscatel - Pedro Ximenez

Question 18

Three main soils of Sherry

Answer 18

Albariza - Barro - Arena

Question 19

Type of Sherry that ages under flor

Answer 19

Fino

Question 20

Type of Sherry that ages without flor influence

Answer 20

Oloroso

Question 21

Type of Sherry aged in the town of Sanlúcar de Barrameda

Answer 21

Manzanilla