Spain Flashcards
What are the minimum aging requirements for Rioja Crianza, Blanco & Rosado.
1.5 years aging, 6 months of which must be in barrel.
What are the minimum aging requirements for Rioja Reserva, Blanco & Rosado?
2 years, 6 months of which must be in barrel.
What are the minimum aging requirements for Rioja Gran Reserva, Blanco & Rosado?
4 years, 6 months of which must be in barrel.
What 4 grape varieties are required to make up a minimum 25% of Rosado Rioja?
Tempranillo
Mazuelo (Carignan)
Greciano
Garnacha
What’s the main soil type found in Rioja Oriental?
Alluvial and Ferrous clay soils.
What does the designation Viejo refer to on a Spanish label?
36 months of aging demonstrating a marked oxidative character.
What climate is Spain’s Northwestern region of Galacia?
Maritime, influenced by the Atlantic, receives more rain than the rest of Spain.
What does the term Rancio refer to?
A style of wine that is oxidative in character and likely higher in alcohol.
What are the the aging and harvest requirements for Vino Espumoso de Calidad?
Grapes must be hand harvested, and entire winemaking process must be done in the same facility.
-Vino Espumoso must be aged a min 15 months on the lees.
-24 months on the lees for Reserve
-36 months on the lees for Gran Reserve
What are Spains wine Classifications from least to greatest?
-VdIT (Vino de la Tierra) = EU’s IGP
-DO (Denominacion de Origen
-DOCa (Denominated de Origen Calificado) = EU’s DOP
-VCIG (Vinos de Calidad con Indicacion Geografica)
-DO Pago (Vinos de Pago) Sub category of (DO) Estate specific, indicates quality winemaking with required lower harvest yields.
What River flows through The DOC of Rioja?
The river Ebro
What are Rias?
River Estuaries
When did Rioja receive its DOC status?
1991
What 5 DOs are located in Galacia?
Rias Baixas
Ribeiro
Ribeira Sacra
Monterrei
Valdeorras
What are the aging requirements for Rioja Crianza?
2 years aging, 1 of which must be in barrel.
What are the aging requirements for Rioja Reserva?
3 years aging, 1 of which must be in barrel, 6 months of which must be in bottle.
What are the aging requirements for Rioja Gran Reserva?
5 years aging, 2 of which must be in barrel, 2 of which must be in bottle.
What is the dominate soil type in Rioja Alta, and Rioja Alavesa?
Calcareous Clay
What does the designation Anejo represent on a Spanish label.
24 months in cast or bottle.
What grapes must make up a minimum 85% of red Rioja?
95% if the grapes are de-stemmed?
Tempranillo
Garnacha
Mazuelo (Carignan)
Graciano
Maturana Tinta (authorized in 2007)
What are the aging requirements for Ribera del Duero Crianza?
2 years aging, 1 of which must be in barrel.
What are the aging requirements for Ribera del Duero Reserva?
3 years aging, 1 of which must be in barrel, 2 in bottle.
What are the aging requirements for Ribera del Duero Gran Reserva?
5 years aging, 2 of which must be in barrel, 3 of which must be in bottle?
What are the top 4 authorized white grapes of Rioja?
Viura
Garnacha Blanca
Malvasia Riojano
Maturana
What governing body oversees Spains DO’s?
The Consejo Regulador
What mountain range protects La Rioja to the Northeast?
The Cantabrian Mountains. The create a rain-shadow for the regions highlands.
What does the term Noble represent on a Spanish label?
18 months on cask or bottle.
What mountain range shelters Rioja form the Northeast and divides Spain and France?
The Pyrenees Mountains
What size casks must be used for Rioja?
225 Liter Barriques
What are the 3 sub zones of Rioja?
Rioja Alta
Rioja Alavesa
Rioja Oriental (Formerly Rioja Baja)
What grape preforms best in the hotter climate of Rioja Oriental?
Garnacha
What climate does the Meseta, also known as the high plains have?
Located in central Spain the Meseta has a Continental climate.
What climate does the Eastern and Southern coasts of Spain experience?
A hot Mediterranean climate.
What are the aging requirements for general Spanish Crianza?
2 years aging, 6 months of which must be in barrel.
What are the the aging requirements for general Spanish Reserva?
3 years aging, 1 of which must be in barrel.
What are the aging requirements for general Spanish Gran Reserva?
5 years aging, 18 months of which must be in barrel.
How long must Espumoso Reserva be aged on the lees?
2 years
How long must an Espumoso Gran Anada be aged on the lees?
3 years
What River runs though Rioja.
The Ebro
What are the DOCa’s of Spain.
Rioja and Priorat
What mountain range protects Rioja from harsh Northern winds. And blocks the moderating Atlantic Ocean.
The Cantabrian Mountains, a spur of the Pyrenees.
What is the main soil type in Rioja.
A mixture of clay, limestone, and sandstone
What are the white wines of Rioja.
Chardonnay
Garnacha Blanco
Malvasia
Maturana Blanca
Turruntes
Sauvignon Blanc
Tempranillo Blanco
Verdejo
Viura
What are the main red grapes of Rioja.
Garnacha
Graciano
Maturana Tinta
Mazuelo
Tempranillo
What two names is Tempranillo called by in Ribera del Duero.
Tinto Fino and Tinta del Pais
What is the white grape of Ribera del Duero.
Albillo Mayor
What are the red grapes of Ribera del Duero.
Tinto Fino (Tempranillo)
Cabernet Sauvignon
What soil type is found on the laderas (slopes) of Ribera Del Duero.
Limestone and Clay
What mountain range to the north protects the Penedes DO from harsh northernly winds?
The Mantserrat Massif
What are the major red grapes used for Cava.
Pinot Noir
Xarello
What is Tempranillo called in the Penedes.
Ull de Llebre (eye of the hare)
What are the major white grapes used for Cava.
Chardonnay
Macabeo
Parellada
What are the aging requirements for Cava.
Cava - 9 months on lees
Reserva -18 months on lees
Gran Reserva - 36 months on lees
What is the 4th level of Cava called.
Paratge Qualificat - min 36 months on lees and from a singular parcel.
What are the 5 noncontiguous areas of Rixas Biaxes.
Ribeira do Ulla
Val do Salnes
Condado do Tea
Soutomaior
O Rosal
What is the main soil type in Rias Baixas
Mixed sand and gravel
What does the term Velles Vinyes mean in Priorat.
That the wine was made from grapes planted before 1945
What are the main grapes of Priorat.
Carinena (Carignan)
Garnacha
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Syrah
Tempranillo
What is Priorat’s classification system from least to greatest?
DOQ Priorat - basic regional wines
Vi de Vila - Village wines
Vi de Paratge - Wines from specific places similar to Lieux-Dits
Vinya Classificada - Single vineyard wines equivalent to Premier Crus.
Gran Vinya Classificada - Single Vineyard wines equivalent to Grand Crus.
Priorat uses what type of oak for their wines.
French oak.
What is the name for Tempranillo in Toro?
Tinta del Toro ( a locally adapted clone of Tempranillo)
What grape is grown in Rueda?
Verdejo
What soil type is found in Valdeorras
Slate and Granite
What are the main grapes of Valdeorras.
Godello
Mencia
