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Major Grape Varieties: Blanco Part 2 Flashcards

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Macabeo is believed to be from which autonomous region?

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Catalunya

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Describe the characteristics of Macabeo in the vineyard.

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  • late-budding
  • late-ripening
  • thrives in hot & dry growing conditions
  • prone to rot
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What are the characteristics of wine produced from Macabeo?

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  • aromatically subtle
  • low to moderate acidity
  • resistant to oxidation & responds well to barrel aging
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What characteristics does Macabeo add to cava?

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This grape adds softness & perfume to this sparkling blend.

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Name the synonyms for Macabeo.

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  • Viura
  • Macabeu
  • Maccabeu (France)
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Which regions & DOPs is Macabeo planted in?

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Autonomous Regions:
* La Rioja
* Cataluna

Primary DOPs:
* DOCa Rioja
* DO Cava

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Which variety is an ancient grape whose plantings reach from Croatia to Las Islas Canarias and whose birthplace is a mystery?

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Malvasia Aromatica

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Describe the characteristics of Malvasia Aromatica in the vineyard.

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early-ripening

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What are the characteristics of wine produced from Malvasia Aromatica?

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  • highly aromatic
  • medium-to-full bodied
  • moderate acidity
  • exotic tropical fruit flavors & aromatics
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What is the primary style of wine produced from Malvasia Aromatica?

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vinos dulces

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Name the synonyms for Malvasia Aromatica.

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  • Malvasia de Tenerife
  • Malvasia de Sitges (Cataluna)
  • Malvasia di Lipari (Sicily)
  • Malvasia di Sardegna (Sardinia)
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Which region & DOP is Malvasia Aromatica planted in?

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Autonomous Region:
* Las Islas Canarias

Primary DOP:
* DO La Palma

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Which variety was recently appointed its name and does not appear in Spain’s official register?

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Malvasia de Lanzarote

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Malvasia de Lanzarote is a cross between which 2 varieties?

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Malvasia Aromatica x Marmajuelo

(natural crossing)

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Marmajuelo is indigenous to which region?

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Las Islas Canarias

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Describe the characteristics of Malvasia de Lanzarote in the vineyard.

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  • early ripening
  • pest & disease resistant
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What are the characteristics of wine produced from Malvasia de Lanzarote?

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  • full-bodied
  • low acidity
  • notes of citrus & tropical fruit
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Name the synonym for Malvasia de Lanzarote.

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Malvasia Volcanica

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Which region & DOP is Malvasia de Lanzarote planted in?

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Autonomous Region:
* Las Islas Canarias

Primary DOP:
* DO Lanzarote

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Which aromatic variety is the offsprings of Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains but is considered to be less elegant than its parent?

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Moscatel de Alejandria

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Describe the characteristics of Moscatel de Alejandria in the vineyard.

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  • thrives in warm areas
  • big berries
  • large bunches
  • late-ripening (warm autumn is essential)
  • grapes ripen to high sugar levels
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What style of wine is primarily produced from Moscatel de Alejandria. What are the characteristics of this wine?

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This variety produces dessert wines with exotic aromas of orange blossom & rose petals.

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Name the synonyms for Moscatel de Alejandria.

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  • Moscatel
  • Moscatel de Chipiona
  • Moscatel de Grano Gardo
  • Moscatel de Malaga
  • Moscatel Gordo
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Which regions & DOPs is Moscatel de Alejandria grown in?

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Autonomous Regions:
* Valencia
* Andalucia

Primary DOPs:
* DO Alicante
* DO Jerez-Xeres-Sherry
* DO Manzanilla-Sanlucar de Barrameda
* DO Malaga

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Where did **Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains** originate?
There is some debate between Greek or Italian origin, but most favor Greece as this variety's homeland.
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What are the characteristics of wine produced from **Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains**?
* vibrant * aromatic * hints of raisin, honey, peach, apricot, mango, orange blossom, & musk
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Describe the characteristics of a ripe **Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains** grape.
* high sugar * high extract * good acidity
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Name the synonyms for **Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains**.
* **Moscatel de Grano Menudo** * **Moscatel de Grano Pequeno**
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Which **regions** & **DOP**s is **Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains** planted in?
Autonomous Regions: * **Cataluna** * **Castilla-La Mancha** Primary DOPs: * **DO Emporda** * **DO Penedes** * **DO La Mancha**
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Which variety is native to **Andalucia**, thrives in ***albariza*** soils, and is known for **Sherry** production?
**Palomino Fino**
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Describe the characteristics of **Palomino Fino** in the vineyard.
* thin-skinned * productive * fruit is naturally low in acid (expecially malic) * not particularly aromatic Note: proper rootstock selection is important to avoid chlorosis, a condition common in vines planted in *chalky* soils w/ a high calcium content (*albariza*).
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Name the synonyms for **Palomino Fino**.
* **Palomino** * **Listan** **Blanco** * **Listan** * **Blanco de Canarias**
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Which **regions** & **DOP**s is **Palomino Fino** planted in?
Autonomous Regions: * **Andalucia** * **Las Islas Canarias** Primary DOPs: * **DO Jerez-Xeres-Sherry** * **DO Manzanilla-Sanlucar de Barrameda** * **DO Abona** * **DO Gran Canaria** * **DO Valle de Guimar** * **DO Valle de la Orotava** * **DO Ycoden-Daute-Isora**
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Where is **Parellada** native to?
**Aragon**
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Describe the characteristics of **Parellada** in the vineyard.
* early-budding * very late ripening
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How does **Parellada** compare to the other varieties in the *cava* blend? What characteristics does it contribute?
This variety is lower in alcohol than the other *cava* varieties. It brings finesse and a lemony freshness to the blend.
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Which **region** & **DOP** is **Parellada** planted in?
Autonomous Region: * **Cataluna** Primary DOP: * **DO Cava**
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Which region is **Pedro Ximenez** native to?
**Andalucia**
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Describe the characteristics of **Pedro Ximenez** in the vineyard.
* productive * large bunches * both large & small berries * thick skins * susceptible to rot & mildew
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What style of wine is typically produced from **Pedro Ximenez**?
Luscious fortified wines Grapes are often sun-dried to concentrate sugars & aromas which yields these rich wines.
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What are the characteristics of wine produced from **Pedro Ximenez**?
* low acidity * moderately high alcohol * viscous * overt grapey, raisiny character
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Name the synonyms for **Pedro Ximenez**.
* **PX** * **Pero Ximen** * **Verdello**
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Which **region** and **DOP**s is **Pedro Ximenez** planted in?
Autonomous Region: * **Andalucia** Primary DOPs: * **DO Jerez-Xeres-Sherry** * **DO Manzanilla-Sanlucar de Barrameda** * **DO Malaga** * **DO Montilla-Moriles**
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Where is **Picapoll Blanco** believed to be native to?
**Cataluna**
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Which grape variety is **Picapoll Blanco** related to?
This variety shows great genetic similarity to **Clairette Blanche** (France). Further studies are trying to determine whether it is a clone or just closely related. It has no connection to Piquepoul Noir or Piquepoul Blanc.
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Name the synonyms for **Picapoll Blanco**.
* **Picapoll** * **Picapolla Blanca**
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Which **region** & **DOP** is **Picapoll Blanco** planted in?
Autonomous Region: * **Cataluna** Primary DOP: * **DO Pla de Bages**
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Which region is **Prensal Blanc** native to?
**Las Islas Baleares**
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Describe the characteristics of the **Prensal Blanc** grape.
* productive * low acidity * prone to oxidation
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Name the synonyms for **Prensal Blanc**.
* **Prensal Blanca** * **Moll**
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Name the **region** and **DOP**s **Prensal Blanc** is planted in.
Autonomous Region: * **Las Islas Baleares** Primary DOPs: * **DO Binissalem** * **DO Pla i Llevant**
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Which *white* variety has more acreage in its *native* Portugal than in Spain?
**Siria**
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Describe the characteristics of **Siria** in the vineyard.
* thrives in warm conditions * care must be taken to harvest before acidity drops too low
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What are the characteristics of wines produced from **Siria**?
The best bottlings offer complex aromatics of: * acacia * laurel * citrus * stone fruit
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Name the synonyms for **Siria**.
* **Dona Blanca** * **Malvasia Castellana**
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Which **region** and **DOP** is **Siria** grown in?
Autonomous Region: * **Castilla y Leon** Primary DOPs: * **DO Tierra del Vino de Zamora**
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Which variety grown in **Galicia** has genetic links to several **Vinho Verde** grapes?
**Treixadura** This variety is believed to have been brought to this region as it is unrelated to other grapes here.
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Describe the characteristics of **Treixadura**.
* vigorous & productive * thin-skinned * susceptible to rot & mildew
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What are the characteristics of wine produced from **Treixadura**?
Citrus & stone fruit aromatics This variety is often blended w/ other local **Galician** varieties.
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Name the synonym for **Treixadura**.
* **Trajadura** (Portugal: Douro & Minho)
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Which region and **DOP** is **Treixadura** planted in?
Autonomous Region: * **Galicia** Primary DOP: * **DO Ribeiro**
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What variety gets its name from the Spanish word for "green"?
**Verdejo** ("*verde*") Because of the color of the bloom on its grapes.
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It is believed that **Verdejo** was introduced to **Rueda** by which people?
The Arabs The **Albillo de Nava** grape in **Rueda** is identical to this variety.
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Describe the characteristics of **Verdejo** in the vineyard.
* not vigorous * drought-resistant * susceptible to mildew
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What are the characteristics of wines produced from **Verdejo**?
* moderately high acidity * moderately high alcohol * distinctive aroma of bayleaf * barrel-fermented & barrel-aged bottlings develop a distinctive nuttiness.
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Name the synonym for **Verdejo**.
**Albillo de Nava** (**Rueda**)
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Which **region** & **DOP** is **Verdejo** planted in?
Autonomous Region: * **Castilla y Leon** Primary DOP: * **DO Rueda**
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Which variety is believed to have been taken from **Andalucia** to the **Islas Canarias** in the 15th or 16th centuries?
**Vijiriego**
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Describe the characteristics of **Vijiriego** in the vineyard.
* productive * vigorous * disease-resistant
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What are the characteristics of wines produced from **Vijiriego**?
* fresh * low-alcohol * high acid
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Name the synonyms for **Vijiriego**.
* **Diego** * **Vijariego Blanco** * **Vijiriega**
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Which **regions** & **DOP**s is **Vijiriego** planted in?
Autonomous Regions: * **Andalucia** * **Las Islas Canarias** Primary DOPs: * **VC Granada** * **DO Islas Canarias** * **DO Lanzarote**
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Which *cava* variety is believed to be native to the Catalan town of *Sitges* near **Penedes**?
**Xarel.lo**
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Describe the characteristics of **Xarel.lo** in the vineyard.
* High-yielding * high-acid * high-extract * high sugar
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What styles of wine are produced from **Xarel.lo**?
* still wine (vino blanco) * sparkling wine (espumoso)
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What characteristics does **Xarel.lo** add to a wine?
Herbs & citrus
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Name the synonyms for **Xarel.lo**.
* **Xarello** * **Xarel-lo** * **Xarelo** * **Xarello** * **Pansa Blanca** * **Pansal Blanc**
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Which **region** & **DOP**s is **Xarel.lo** planted in?
Autonomous Region: * **Cataluna** Primary DOPs: * **DO Alella** * **DO Cava** * **DO Penedes**
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Where is **Zalema** believed to be native to?
*Huelva* province of **Andalucia**
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Describe the characteristics of **Zalema** in the vineyard.
* vigorous * productive * drought-resistant * large bunches * medium-sized berries
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What are the characteristics of wine produced from **Zalema**?
* fairly neutral * hints of almonds * propensity to oxidize
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Which **region** & **DOP** is **Zalema** planted in?
Autonomous Region: * **Andalucia** Primary DOP: * **DO Condado de Huelva**

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