General Flashcards
What is the tradition of wine in Spain?
It would traditionally be drunk at all meals and was of poor quality
How has Spain turned the generally considered poor quality wine into one of its most exported items?
EU membership
What made a major change in Spanish viticulture?
Irrigation was permitted and bush vines were replaced by modern vines in 1996
How do the Spanish age their wines?
They make their wine in very large oak barrels (4-5000 litres)
What is Spain’s term for Chateau?
Bodega
What is the Spanish term for a single estate wine?
Denominación de Pago (DO de Pago), the Spanish version of Grand Cru
What two regions are included in the DOCa?
Rioja and Priorat
How many regions fall in the DO?
50+ regions i.e. two thirds of Spanish Vineyards
What is Vino de la Tierra?
Regional wines at a lower quality
What is Vino de Messa?
Table wine, regional blends and cheap wines. Are not allowed to be exported
What is the climate of Spanish vineyards?
Spanish vineyards can be extremely hot and arid environments
What does Crianza mean on wine labels from Spain?
Red wine aged for 2 years and at least 6 months in oak
What does Reserva mean on wine labels from Spain?
Red wines aged for 3 years and at least 1 year in oak
What does Gran Reserva mean on wine labels from Spain?
Red wines aged for 5 years with 18 months aged in oak, 36 min months in bottle
How is wine commonly stored in Spain?
Wine is commonly aged in old oak
