Green Spain

Question 1

where is Green Spain

Answer 1

stretches from Atlantic Coastline in Northwestern Spain, to western end of the Pyrenees

Question 2

How many autonomous regions make up Green Spain, and which are they?

Answer 2

4: Galicia, Cantabria, Asturias, País Vasco

Question 3

what was wine historically served in, and what were they called?

Answer 3

wine was historically poured from casks into a ceramic bowl called a “cunca;” some tabernas still serve wine this way

Question 4

Who brought viticulture to Galicia?

Answer 4

Romans

Question 5

Which rivers are Galicia’s most important?

Answer 5

Miño, Sil

Question 6

primary advantage of Pergola

Answer 6

allows ventilation of the vine canopy

Question 7

primary soil type of Galicia

Answer 7

Granite

Question 8

Which grape variety dominates Rías Baixas wine production?

Answer 8

Albariño

Question 9

Galicia primarily focuses on indigenous varieties

Answer 9

true

Question 10

What is Galicia’s most planted red grape variety?

Answer 10

Mencía