Part 7 Flashcards
What is the primary grape variety used in Rioja red wines?
Tempranillo
True or False: Sherry is a fortified wine from the Jerez region of Spain.
True
Fill in the blank: The traditional method of making sparkling wine in Spain is called _____.
Cava
Which Spanish wine region is known for producing high-quality Albariño?
Rías Baixas
What is the aging classification for a wine that has been aged for at least 5 years, with a minimum of 18 months in oak?
Gran Reserva
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a DO (Denominación de Origen) in Spain? A) Rioja B) Bordeaux C) Priorat
B) Bordeaux
What term is used for the process of removing sediment from wine after fermentation?
Racking
True or False: The majority of Spanish wine production is red wine.
True
What is the main grape variety used for producing white wines in the Rueda region?
Verdejo
Fill in the blank: The term _____ refers to the unique characteristics of a wine that are influenced by its environment.
Terroir
Which Spanish wine style is characterized by its oxidative aging process?
Sherry
Multiple Choice: Which of the following regions is famous for its sparkling wine production? A) Penedès B) La Mancha C) Ribera del Duero
A) Penedès
What is the name of the grape variety primarily used in the production of red wines from the Ribera del Duero region?
Tempranillo (also known as Tinta del País)
True or False: Spain has only one wine region recognized as a DO.
False
What is the term for the Spanish wine classification system that includes categories like DO and DOCa?
Denominación de Origen
Fill in the blank: The wine region known for its high altitude vineyards and unique terroir is called _____.
Priorat
Which grape variety is commonly associated with the production of white wines in the Rías Baixas region?
Albariño
Multiple Choice: What is the primary aging vessel for most Spanish red wines? A) Stainless Steel B) Oak Barrels C) Glass
B) Oak Barrels
What aging classification is given to wines aged for a minimum of 3 years, with at least 1 year in oak?
Reserva
True or False: The region of La Mancha is known for producing primarily white wines.
False
What is the name of the fortified wine produced in the region of Jerez?
Sherry
Fill in the blank: The grape variety Garnacha is also known as _____.
Grenache
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a traditional Spanish wine pairing? A) Red wine with fish B) White wine with red meat C) Rosé with tapas
C) Rosé with tapas
What is the primary characteristic of a wine labeled as ‘Crianza’?
Aged for a minimum of 2 years, with at least 6 months in oak.
True or False: Tempranillo is known for its high acidity and light body.
False
Which region is renowned for its production of high-quality Tempranillo?
Rioja
Fill in the blank: The wine region of _____ is famous for its robust red wines and is located in the north of Spain.
Ribera del Duero
What is the name of the process that involves adding alcohol to wine to stop fermentation, particularly in the production of Sherry?
Fortification
Multiple Choice: Which Spanish wine is known for its distinct nutty flavor profile? A) Cava B) Sherry C) Rioja
B) Sherry
What is the typical aging requirement for a wine to be classified as ‘Gran Reserva’?
Minimum of 5 years, with at least 18 months in oak.
True or False: The majority of wines produced in Spain are organic.
False
Which grape variety is primarily used to produce the sweet wines of the region of Montilla-Moriles?
Pedro Ximénez
Fill in the blank: The wine classification system in Spain includes DO and _____.
DOCa
What is the primary wine style produced in the region of Rueda?
White wine
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a famous wine region in Spain? A) Napa Valley B) Bordeaux C) Priorat
C) Priorat
What is the main grape used in the production of Cava?
Macabeo
True or False: The climate in the Ribera del Duero region is predominantly humid.
False
Fill in the blank: The wine region of _____ is known for its high-quality red wines and is located in the northeast of Spain.
Priorat
What is the aging requirement for a wine labeled as ‘Crianza’ in white wines?
Minimum of 18 months, with at least 6 months in oak.
Multiple Choice: What is the main grape variety used in the production of rosé wines in Spain? A) Tempranillo B) Garnacha C) Verdejo
B) Garnacha
True or False: The term ‘vintage’ refers to the year in which the grapes were harvested.
True
What is the primary difference between ‘Reserva’ and ‘Gran Reserva’ wines?
Gran Reserva wines are aged longer than Reserva wines.
Fill in the blank: The region of _____ is famous for its sweet wines made from the Pedro Ximénez grape.
Montilla-Moriles
What is the primary grape variety used in the production of red wines from the Rías Baixas region?
None; Rías Baixas is primarily known for white wines produced from Albariño.
Multiple Choice: Which Spanish wine is typically served chilled? A) Rioja B) Sherry C) Cava
C) Cava
What are the principle grapes of Cava sparkling wine?
Macabeo (Viura)- Known for its floral aromas
Xarel-lo- Contributes body and distinctive taste to Cava
Parellada- Provides freshness and acidity
What other grapes are permitted in Cava production?
Chardonnay- Used particularly in rosé cava
Pinot Noir- Used in rosé cava and white cava blends
Grenacha. Monastrell, and Trepat- Used for rosé cava
Subirat Parent (Malvasia)- Used to aromatic complexity to the blend
