KM MS Questions 03.03.2024 Flashcards
Within which DO would you find Tierra de Barros
Ribera del Guadiana
What is the minimum vine age for Vinedos Singulares in Rioja
35 years
List the sub regions of Ribeira Sacra, which is the highest in quality
Amandi (highest quality), Chantada, Quiroga-Bibei, Riberas do Sil, Riberas do Mino
Name Ribera del Duero’s provinces from east to west
Soria, Segovia, Burgos, Valladolid
In which autonomia would you find Los Cerrillos
Castilla La Mancha, it’s a DO Pago from 2019
Describe the dominant soil type of Rias Baixas
Sand over granite bedrock
Name a low acid white grape variety used in the wines of Rias Baixas
Treixadura
What is the most marked difference in the structure of a traditional parral trellising system of Rias Baixas and Italy’s pergola
Rias Baixas parral uses granite stone supports due to the humid atmosphere
What does the term ‘sobre lias’ refer to in Spain
Lees aging
What percentage of Verdejo or Sauvignon Blanc does a Rueda need to contain to be varietally labelled as such
85%
The Sierra de la Demanda to the South of Rioja Alta is a part of which major mountain range
Sistema Ibérico
What is the aging requirement for a Rioja Blanco Crianza
18 months including 6 months in barrel (remainder in bottle or stainless steel)
List the 5 sub-regions of Navarra
Baja Montaña, Valdizarbe, Tierra Estella, Ribera Alta, Ribera Baja
Which common technique for making Rosé wines is not permitted in Navarra
Direct Pressing
What is the cold wind that blows from the North, moderating the temperature in Campo de Borja DO
Cierzo
List the sub regions of Penedes
Penedes Maritim, Penedes Central, Penedes Superior
Which river runs through Priorat
Siurana
What is the maximum permitted yield in Priorat
39 hl/ha
What is the minimum age of vines required to be certified as ‘old vine’ in Priorat
75 years
The producer of which Cava established the Raimat winery and in which DO
Cordoniu, Costers del Segre DO
Name 2 DOs where Vimblanc is produced
Tarragona and Monsant
Name the 5 island DOs of the Canaries
La Palma, El Hierro, Gran Canaria, La Gomera, Lanzarote
A Rueda observing stricter maximum yields of 6,500kg/ha and coming from 30 year old+ vines would be entitled to which superior designation
Gran Vino de Rueda
List the DOs of Murcia
Jumilla, Yecla, Bullas
What is the name of Alicante’s oxidative off-dry, Solera wine made from overripe Monastrell
Fondillon
Name the Spanish DO’s that mandate different yields for Irrigated vs Dry Farmed vines
Bullas and Yecla
What is the local synonym for Garnacha in the Vinos do Madrid DO
Negra de Madrid
What differentiates Tinto from Tinto Tradicional in the Valdepenas DO
Tinto requires a min of 85% red varieties while Tinto Tradicional only requires 50%
What is the minimum alcohol for Campo de Borja Vendimia Tardia
15%
Who makes Prado Enea
Bodegas Muga
Who makes Vina Real
CVNE
What does CVNE stand for
Compañía Vinícola del Norte de España
Which sherry house makes Tío Diego Amontillado
Valdespino
List the recommended red grapes for Yecla Tinto
Monastrell
List recommended white grapes for Bullas Blanco
Macabeo
What qualifies a wine for Calatayud Superior
min
85% old vine Garnacha (min
50years of age) and a min alcohol of 14%, Aged for a min 6 months in new or second use barriques, and not released prior to 10 months after the harvest
Describe the soil in Calatayud
Brown Limestone
What is Supurados
Sweet late harvest white/rose/red wine from Rioja, historically made from grapes dried through the winter in lofts and made into dessert wines for special occasions
Which DO is located directly to the North of Ribera del Duero, what are the principal grapes for tinto and blanco
Arlanza DO, Tinto - Garnacha, Mencia, CS, PV, Merlot, Blanco – Albilla, Viura
What are the aging requirements for the following Malaga categories
Malaga Palido
Malaga
Malaga Noble
Malaga Anejo
Malaga Transanejo
Malaga Palido – 6 months max
Malaga – 6-24 months
Malaga Noble – 2-3 years
Malaga Anejo – 3-5 years
Malaga Transanejo – minimum 5 years
