Spain Flashcards
1
Q
Rias Baixas
main grape
A
Albarino
2
Q
3 sub-regions of Rioja
A
- Rioja Baja
- Rioja Alavesa
- Rioja Alta
3
Q
2 DOCa regions of Spain
A
- Rioja
2. Priorat
4
Q
Rioja “Gran Reserva”
A
Meets certain aging requirements (rare, outstanding value)
2 years in oak
3 years in bottle
5
Q
Priorat DOQ
wine style
A
Intense, concentrated dry red
6
Q
Rioja
main grapes
A
Tempranillo
Garnacha
Viura
7
Q
6 Regions in Spain
A
- Rias Baixas
- Rueda
- Rioja
- Ribera del Duero
- Toro
- Priorat
8
Q
Toro
main grape
A
Tempranillo
called Tinto de Toro
9
Q
Topography aspect of Ribera del Duero
A
Highest elevation vineyards in Spain
Hot summers
Large diurnal difference
10
Q
Priorat
main grapes
A
Garnacha
Carinena
11
Q
Albarino DO
A
Rias Baixas
12
Q
Ribera del Duero
main grape
A
Tempranillo
called Tinto Fino
13
Q
Rueda
main grapes
A
Verdejo
Sauvignon Blanc
