Fundamentals Flashcards
Why did Spanish wines transform in mid 19th century?
Phylloxera in france brought many French winemakers bringing new techniques and machinery and methods
What three things that can be permitted to include on the label of Vino/Wine category (formerly Vino de Mesa, Table wine)?
- Country of origin
- Grape variety
- Harvest year
True or False
The Moors are credited with development of sherry
True
Moors introduced distillation to Andalucia in the 8th century
True or False
Vino de Pago (VP) wineries belong to Grandes Pagos de Espana
False
Gandes Pagos de Espana is a volunteer organizaion of approximately 30 wineries from throughout Spain
Which year a Royal Decree defined the origin of Rioja wines?
1902
Which DO is exclusively dedicated to Vino Dulce?
DO Malaga - Moscatel base Vino Dulces
True or False
Each Vino de Pago (VP) can set its own rules
True
Including authorized grapes, viticulture, vinification, and aging methods
?For solera what is the maximum of finsihed sherry bottled?
No more than 33%
What is “girasol”?
A mechanized riddleing device developed in Spain
What is “Tinajas”?
Clay jar where fermentation of grape must took place traditionally
Which wine region in Spain led the qualitative change in wine?
Rioja
Which four wine regions in Spain are now experimenting with Vino Dulce production?
- Ribeiro
- Rioja
- Cataluna
- Islas Baleares
What three items Spanish producers may include on their wine label in addtion to the EU requirements?
- Wine name
- Vintage year
- Aging classification if applicable
In which year a Consejo Regulador was created in Rioja to help control the use of name “Rioja” on bottles?
1926
What is referred to the following terms:
* Noble
* Anejo
* Viejo?
Aging system terms:
Noble
Anejo (Mature)
Viejo (Old)
18, 24 and 36 months repectively
True or False
For DO designation, the production area must have been recognized as a quality area for a minimum of 5 years
True
List DOP category in Spain
- DOCa/DOQ
- DO
- VC
- VP
Define Vinos Generosos
Fortified wine (sherry)
What is the barrel capacity for sherry maturation?
600 l
What are the six items that must be present on wine label within EU?
- Name of quality wine designation (PDO or DOCa/DOQ, DO, VC. VPCA/VPQ, VP); PGI/IGP or VT
- Name of the reigon/appellation
- Actual alcoholic strength by volume
- Country of origin
- Name of the bottler/producer (importer)
- Volume
What is “Mutage”?
Process of adding spirit to must to obtain sweet wine
What are the three requirements of DOCa/DOQ wines beyond the DO requirements?
- DO status for a minimum of 10 years
- Wine must be produced and bottled within the region
- Wines must cost at least double that of the national average for DO wines
What is the minimum aging for sherry?
2 years in solera
In which year Spain established the Wine Stature which officially created Deonominacion de Origen/Denomination of Origin (DO) system?
1932
