Iberian Peninsula Flashcards
Bual and Sercial are two grape varieties used to make which fortified wine?
Madeira
Palomino and Pedro Ximenez are two grape varieties used to make which fortified wine?
Sherry
When are Port wines fortified?
During fermentation
True or False: Manzanilla, Fino, and Oloroso are all types of Sherry.
True
Name the sub-zones of Rioja.
Rioja Alta
Rioja Alavesa
Rioja Oriental
What are the againg requirements for Rioja Crianza?
Minimum aging of 2 years, including at least 1 year in oak
When are Sherry wines fortified?
After fermentation
A particularly delicate type of fino, called Manzanilla, is produced only in what region of Jerez?
Sanlúcar de Barrameda
When are Madeira wines fortified?
During fermentation
Touriga Nacional is a grape variety used to make what fortified wine?
Port
What is Portugal’s famous red grape varietal?
Touriga Nacional
What Portugese DOC is known for its light, dry white wines?
Vinho Verde
Describe Portugal’s climate.
Both ‘Wet’ Atlantic and ‘Warm’ Mediterranean
True or False: Avarinho is one of the major grapes in Vinho Verde DOC.
True
True or False: The DO Rías Baixas is predominantly a red wine producing region.
False
How long must all Sherry be aged in Solera before release?
2 years
Which is NOT a synonym for the Tempranillo grape:
- Tinto Fino
- Mazuelo
- Tinto del Pais
- Cencible
Mazuelo
True or False: Carignan is the French name for Mazuelo.
True
What is the name for the unusual black soil found in DO Priorat?
Lilcorella
Vega Sicilia is a block buster iconic wine which comes from which DO?
Ribera del Duero
What three grapes are most used for Cavas?
Macabeo
Xarel-lo
Parellada
What are the aging requirements for Rioja Gran Reserva?
Minimum of 5 years, including at least 2 years in oak and at least 2 years in bottle
What wine is Jerez famous for?
Sherry
Why is American oak so commonly used in Spain?
A long history of exploration in the Americas made it cheaper and more readily available than French oak
