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Major Grape varieties: Blanco (White) Flashcards

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Which grape is Spain’s most widely planted variety?

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Airen

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Describe the characteristics of the Airen grape variety.

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  • relatively easy to grow
  • resistant to drought, insects, & diseases
  • high-yielding
  • produces moderately acidic wine
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Airen is best used for the production of what?

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Brandy

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Name the synonoms for Airen.

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  • Manchega
  • Valdepenas
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Which regions and DOPs is Airen planted?

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Autonomous Region:
* Castilla-La Mancha

Primary DOPs:
* DO La Mancha
* DO Valdepenas

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The Alarije variety is native to which autonomous region?

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Extremadura

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The Alarije variety is a cross between which 2 Spanish table grapes?

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Gibi x Planta Nova

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Alarije shares Gibi as a parent with which Spanish variety?

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Pedro Ximenez

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Describe the characteristics of the Alarije variety in the vineyard.

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  • productive
  • prone to fungal diseases
  • thick-skinned
  • late-ripening
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What are the characteristics of wine produced from Alarije?

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  • high acidity
  • prone to oxidation
  • well-suited to oak
  • produces dry, sweet, & fortified wines
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Name the synonym for Alarije.

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  • Subirat Parent
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Which regions and DOPs will you find Alarije planted in?

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Autonomous Regions:
* Cataluna
* Extremadura

Primary DOP:
* DO Penedes
* DO Cataluna/Catalunya
* DO Ribera del Guadiana

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Val do Salnes, the oldest growing area of Rias Baixas, has claimed ownership of which variety?

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Albarino

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14
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Where did Albarino originate?

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It is unknown if this variety originated w/in the modern boundaries of Spain or Portugal, but it is thought to be indigenous to the northwestern corner of the Iberian Peninsula.

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Describe the characteristics of Albarino in the vineyard.

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  • thick skinned
  • susceptible to mildew
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What are the characteristics of wines produced from Albarino?

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  • mineral
  • bright acidity
  • floral aromatics
  • flavors of peach, apricot, & grapefruit
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Name the synonym for Albarino.

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Alvarinho (Portugal)

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Which region and DOP is Albarino planted in?

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Autonomous Region:
* Galicia

Primary DOP:
* DO Rias Baixas

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Describe the characteristics of Albillo Mayor in the vineyard.

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  • disease-resistant
  • low-yielding
  • thin skinned
  • prone to sunburn & frost
  • can be challenging in the spring
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What are the characteristics of wine made from Albillo Mayor?

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  • aromatic
  • low acid
  • high alcohol
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Name the synonyms for Albillo Mayor.

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  • Albilla
  • Pardina
  • Turruntes
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Which region & DOP is Albillo Mayor planted in?

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Autonomous Region:
* Castilla y Leon

Primary DOP:
* DO Ribera del Duero

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Describe the characteristics of Albillo Real in the vineyard.

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  • thrives in hot, dry areas w/ sandy soils
  • thin-skinned
  • early budding
  • susceptible to spring frost
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What are the characteristics of wine made from Albillo Real?

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  • fairly neutral
  • weighty mouthfeel
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Name the synonyms for Albillo Real.

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  • Albillo
  • Albillo de Madrid
  • Albillo Criollo
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Which regions and DOPs is Albillo Real planted in?

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Autonomous Regions:
* Madrid
* Las Islas Canarias

Primary DOPs:
* DO Vinos de Madrid
* DO Tacoronte-Acentejo
* DO Valle de la Orotava
* DO Ycoden-Daute-Isora

27
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What is the confusion surround grapes called “Albillo”?

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There are several grapes referred to as “Albillo something,” but research to definitively identify each one is in its infancy.
While Albillo Mayor & Albillo Real are unrelated and planted primarily in Castilla y Leon, the generic “Albillo” appears as an allowed grape in multiple regions and it is unknown which variety these grapes belong to. Mayor or Real are likely candidates.

28
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Which grape is one of the Iberian peninsula’s oldest varieties and is thought to have parented at least 16 grapes?

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Cayetana Blanca

29
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The Cayetana Blanca variety is believed to be the parent of which 2 grape varieties?

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  • Listan Prieto
  • Castelao (Portugal)
30
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Describe the characteristics of Cayetana Blanca in the vineyard.

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  • drought-resistant
  • productive
  • thrives in warm conditions & sandy soil
31
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What are the characteristics of wine produced from Cayetana Blanca?

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  • moderate alcohol
  • moderate acidity
  • neutral aroma & flavor
32
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Name the synonyms for Cayetana Blanca.

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  • Jaen Blanco
  • Pardina
33
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Which region and DOP is Cayetana Blanca planted in?

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Autonomous Region:
* Extremadura

Primary DOP:
* DO Ribera del Guardiana

34
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Which French variety is believed to be the Hondarribi Zuri grape?

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Courbu Blanc

35
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Name the synonym for Courbu Blanc.

A

Hondarribi Zuri

36
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What are the characteristics of the Courbu Blanc variety and the wines it produces?

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  • small-berried
  • subtle wines
  • moderate acidity
  • moderate alcohol
37
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Which region and DOP is Courbu Blanc planted in?

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Autonomous Region:
* Pais Vasco

Primary DOPs:
* DO Arabako Txakolina/Txakoli de Alava/Chacoli de Alava
* DO Bizkaiko Txakolina/Txakoli de Bizkaia/Chacoli de Bizkaia
* DO Getariako Txakolina/Txakoli de Getaria/Chacoli de Getaria

38
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Which variety is native to Malaga in Andalucia and is likely the offspring of Albillo Mayor?

A

Doradilla

(not to be confused w/ Doradillo)

39
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Describe the characteristics of the Doradilla grape in the vineyard.

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  • medium-sized clusters
  • small berries
  • prone to mildew
40
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What are the characteristics of wine produced from Doradilla?

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  • full-bodied
  • highly aromatic
  • notes of pear, citrus peel, & almond
  • saline character
  • racy acidity
41
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Name the synonym for Doradilla.

A

Forastera Blanca

42
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Which region & DOP is Doradilla planted in?

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Autonomous Region:
* Las Islas Canarias

Primary DOP:
* DO La Gomera

43
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What is the relationship between Garnacha Blanca and the red Garnacha? How do they compare when growing in the vineyard?

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This white variety is considered a color mutation of its red counterpart.

In the vineyard it:
* buds a little later
* ripens a little earlier

44
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What are the characteristics of wine produced from Garnacha Blanca?

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  • high alcohol
  • moderately low acidity
  • prone to oxidation

Careful vinification, including low-temperature fermentation, lees aging & skin maceration, results in distinctively textured wines with intriguing floral notes.
Oak is frequently used to add texture & complexity.

45
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Name the synonyms for Garnacha Blanca.

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  • Garnatxa Blanca
  • Grenache Blanc (France)
46
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Which region and DOP is Garnacha Blanca planted in?

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Autonomous Region:
* Cataluna

Primary DOP:
* DO Alella
* DO Terra Alta

47
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Which variety nearly disappeared in the 1970s but recovered due to the efforts of producers in DO Valeorras?

A

Godello

48
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Where is Godello thought to be native to?

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Galicia

49
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Why is Godello often compared to Chardonnay?

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This high-quality, aromatic, white variety is often compared to Chardonnay for its tendency to reflect the hand of the winemaker.

50
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What are the characteristics of wine produced from Godello?

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  • grapes ripen to high sugar levels, resulting in full-bodied wine w/ ample alcohol that hold up well to barrel-aging
  • balanced by good levels of acidity
  • capable of aging
51
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Name the synonyms for Godello.

A
  • Prieto Picudo Blanco
  • Verdelho (Portugal)
52
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Which region and DOPs is Godello planted in?

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Autonomous Region:
* Galicia

Primary DOPs:
* DO Monterrei
* DO Valeorras

53
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Why is it that Hondarribi Zuri is not a single grape variety?

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Current DNA research has determined that this white variety actually refers to 1 of 3 white varieties grown in Pais Vasco:
* Courbu Blanc (most widely-planted)
* Crouchen
* Noah (America-hybrid)

54
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Name the synonyms for Hondarribi Zuri.

A
  • Hondarrabi Zuri
  • Courbu Blanc (France)
55
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Which Region & DOPs is Hondarribi Zuri planted in?

A

Autonomous Region:
* Pais Vasco

Primary DOPs:
* DO Arabako Txakolina/Txakoli de Alava/Chacoli de Alava
* DO Bizkaiko Txakolina/Txakoli de Bizkaia/Chacoli de Bizkaia
* DO Getariako Txakolina/Txakoli de Getaria/Chacoli de Getaria

56
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Which variety has been incorrectly identified as Airen?

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Lairen

57
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What region is Lairen native to?

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Andalucia

58
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Describe the characteristics of Lairen in the vineyard.

A
  • productive
  • drought-resistant
  • thrives in clay soil
59
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What are the characteristics of wines produced from Lairen?

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  • high alcohol
  • high acidity
60
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Name the synonyms for Lairen.

A
  • Malvar
  • Layren
61
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Which regions & DOPs is Lairen planted in?

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Autonomous Regions:
* Madrid
* Andalucia

Primary DOPs:
* DO Vinos de Madrid
* DO Malaga

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