Spain Flashcards

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State the classification of the wines in Spain

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What is the ageing regulations in Spain

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Other ageing terms

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Where Jumilla located and refer the climate

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Northeast Spain
Hot dry climate with some Mediterranean influence

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Predominant grapes of Jumilla

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Monastrell
Garnacha

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Where Castilla La Mancha is located and refer the climate

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Central Spain
Hot and dry

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What are the most cultivated grapes in Castilla LA Mancha

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White
Airen: Mainly for distillation

Red
Cencibel (Tempranillo)

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What DO is considered as the best in Castilla la Mancha

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Valdepenas DO

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Refer the soils of Valdepenas DO

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Yellow/red to white Stony soils with chalky subsoil

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What styles of wines are produced in Montilla Moriles and where is located

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Wines similar to Sherry

Close to Malaga , South Spain

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What styles of wines are produced in Navarra DO

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80% red and rose
20% white

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What grapes are cultivated mostly in Navarra DO

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With what DO does Navarra border

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Rioja

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State the subzones of Navarra

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Where Penedes is located

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Catalunya

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What is the predominant production of wines in Penedes

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80% white

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For what wines is famous Penedes

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Cava

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Refer the subzones of Penedes

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Baix Penedes (low 250m)

Medio (or Mitja) Penedes (middle 250-500m)

Alt (or Superior) Penedes (high 500 -800m)

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Who did refound the Spain vineyard

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Miguel Torres

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Other name for Tempranillo in Penedes

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Ull de Llebre

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What is the traditional wine of Tarragona and what style it is

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Tarragona Classico Licoroso
Sweet fortified wine

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What is the predominant production of Tarragona

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Dry white wines

Small percentages of red and rose

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When Tarragona was updated in DO status

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2001

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What status Priorat has achieved
DOQ
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Main soil type of Priorat
Slate Locally Llicorella
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What is the main production of Priorat
90% red wines
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What are the main grapes of Piorat
Garnacha Carinena
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Refer the classification of Priorat
Priorat DOQ (regional) Priorat Vi de Vila DOQ ( village) Priorat Vi de Paratge DOQ ( lieu dit) Priorat Vinya Classificada DOQ ( premier cru) Priorat Grand Vinya Classificada DOQ ( grand cru)
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Refer the requirements for Priorat Vi de Vila DOQ
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Refer the requirements for Priorat Vi de Paratge DOQ
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Refer the requirements for Priorat Vinya Classificada DOQ
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Refer the requirements for Priorat Gran Vinya Classificada DOQ
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What region does surround Priorat
Montsant
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Refer some producers of Ribera del duero
Dominio de Pingus Vega Sisilia Legaris Montecastro Matarromera Pesquera
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What elevations do have ribera del Duero
700-800m
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Other names of Tempranillo in Ribera del duero
Tinto Fino Tinto del Pais
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What is the white predominant grape in Ribera del Douero
Albillo
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Where Rias Baixas is located
Northwest Spain
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What climate does Rias Biaxas have
Maritime
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What is the main production of Rias Baixas and the predominant grape
White wines Albarino
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Refer the subzones of Rias Baixas
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Refer the river of Rioja
Ebro
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State the mountain range of Rioja
Pyrenees
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What is the predominant soils of Rioja
Clay limestone
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What is the predominant red grapes of Rioja
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What is the predominant white grapes of Rioja
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Refer the subzones of Rioja
From 2018 it is called Rioja Oriental and not Baja
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Refer the ageing regulation of Rioja
Generic under 15m Crianza Red: 2y, 1y oak ( they must have reached at least their 3rd year) White,rose: 18m, 6m oak Reserva Red: 3y, 1y oak White, rose: 2y, 6m oak Grand Reserva Red: 5y, 2y oak, 2y bottle White,rose: 4y, 6m oak, 2y bottle
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Refer the ageing regulation for sparkling wines in Rioja
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Refer the classification of Rioja
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What are the permitted grapes of Rueda DO
50% Verdejo plus Viura Sauvignon blanc
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What is the requirements for Rueda Superiore
85% Verdejo
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Does Rueda produce red wines
Yes, a small quantity from Tempranillo Cab. Sauvignon Merlot Garnacha
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Who is the one who saved Rueda vineyards
Marques de Riscal
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Refer the river which separates Rias Baixas from Portugal
Minho
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Refer some locals grapes from Somontano DO
Alcanon Moristel Parraleta
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What is the cheaper and simpler version of Ribera del Douero
Toro DO
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What is the main production of wines in Toro DO
Red
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What is the center of Production for Cava DO
Sant Sadurni d'Anoia
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What grapes are permitted for white and red Cava DO
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Refer the ageing requirements for Cava DO
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What is the most prestigious Cava classification
Cava de Paraje Calificada DO (2016) Cava comes from specified place and classified single estates. Single vintage Tasting panel
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State some producers from Cava production
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What styles of wines are produced in Bierzo DO
Red and white wines
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What is the predominant grapes in Bierzo
White Godello Dona Blanca Palomino Red Mencia Prieto picudo
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Refer the styles of soils in Toro and the elevation
Mainly sand and clay soils 620-840m