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1
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What wine producing country has the largest planted acreage in Europe

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Spain

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What are wines without geographic indication in Spain called

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Vino

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What are the 3 categories of wines with geographic indication in Spain

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IGP
DO
Vinos de Pagos

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What are the 3 levels of DOP level wines in Spain

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VCIG (Vinoes de Calidad con Indication Geografia)
DO (Denominacion de Origen - Similar to French AOC)
DOCa (Denominacion de Origen Calificada)

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What are the two DOCa classified wine regions in Spain

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Rioja
Priorat

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What are Spanish Vinos de Pagos

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Prestigious Single Estates whose work exceeds basic DO requirements - wines must be produced with estate owned and vinified grapes and are still considered DO level wines

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What are the general DO aging requirements in Spain for Crianza

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White: 18 months (6 months in oak)
Red: 2 years (6 months in oak)

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What are the general DO aging requirements in Spain for Reserva

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White: 2 years (6 months in oak)
Red: 3 years (1 year in oak)

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What are the general DO aging requirements in Spain for Gran Reserva

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White: 4 years (6 months in oak)
Red: 5 years (18 months in oak)

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What is the climate of Rías Baixas

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Maritime

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What are the soil types found in Rías Baixas

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Granite
Alluvial
Slate

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What is the major white grape of Rías Baixas

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Albariño

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If a wine is labeled as Rías Baixas Albariño what percentage of the blend must be Albariño

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100%

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14
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How many sub regions of Rías Baixas are there

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5

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15
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What 3 red grapes are authorized in Rías Baixas but grown in tiny quantities

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Mencía
Caiño Tinto
Espadeiro

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16
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What was the first DOCa in Spain

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Rioja

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17
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What major body of water is found in Rioja

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The Ebro River

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18
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What are the two mountain ranges that protect Rioja

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Pyrenées Moutains
Cantabrian Mountains

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What is the climate of Rioja

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Continental

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20
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What are the 3 sub regions of Rioja

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Rioja Alta
Rioja Oriental
Rioja Alavesa

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21
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What is the main white grape in Rioja

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Viura (Macabeo)

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What is the synonym for Macabeo in Rioja and central Spain

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Viura

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23
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What other white grapes may be grown and blended with Viura in Rioja

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Garnacha Blanco
Malvasia Riojano
Tempranillo Blanco
Sauvignon Blanc
Verdejo
Chardonnay
Turruntés

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What is the main red grapes in Rioja

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Tempranillo
Garnacha

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What must at least 85% of the Rioja blend comprise of
Tempranillo Garnacha
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What other red grapes may be blended with Tempranillo & Garnacha in Rioja
Graciano Manzuelo (Cariñena) Manturana Tinto Cabernet Sauvignon
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What is the Rioja synonym for Cariñena
Manzuelo
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What style of oak cask is traditionally used in Rioja
American Oak
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Is Spain's general aging requirements for Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva the same in Rioja
No, labelling in Rioja is more stringent
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In Rioja, what are the aging requirements for red Crianza
2 years total with some time in oak
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In Rioja, what are the aging requirements for red Reserva
3 years with at least 1 year in oak
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In Rioja, what are the aging requirements for red Gran Reserva
5 years with at least 2 in oak
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How often is Rioja Gran Reserva produced
Only in the best vintages (3-5 times per decade)
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What is Tempranillo's synonym in Ribera del Duero
Tinto Fino
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What famous producer put Ribera del Duero on the map with their 1917 and 1918 vintages
Vega Sicilia
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What is the blending requirement for Ribera del Duero
Must be a minimum of 75% Tinto Fino
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What is the white grape of Ribera del Duero
Albillo Mayor
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What is the climate of Ribera del Duero
Continental
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What is the elevation of Ribera del Duero
2,500 ft above sea level
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What river cuts through Ribera del Duero
The Duero River (Duoro from Portugal)
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How does Ribera del Duero retain acidity despite the warm continental climate and hot growing season
Large diurnal shifts
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What is the climate of Toro DO
Continental with very hot summers
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What is the blending requirement for reds in Toro DO
Minimum 75% Tinta del Toro or minimum 85% Garnacha
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Typically what is the final red blend in Toro DO despite blending laws
100% Tinta del Toro
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What is the synonym for Tempranillo in Toro
Tinta del Toro
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What white grapes are allowed to be grown in Toro DO
Verdejo MAlvasia Albillo Real Muscat
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What is the climate of Rueda
Continental
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What style of wine is Rueda known for
Dry unoaked crisp white wines
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What style of wine is Toro known for
Powerful, rich, full-bodied reds
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What is the blending requirement in Rudea
Min 50% Sauvignon Blanc or Verdejo May be blended with a variety of white varietals but often is Viura
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What red grape is authorized in Rueda DO
Tempranillo
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What are the two major DOs found in Catalonia
Cava DO/Penedés DO Priorat DOCa (DOQ in Catalan)
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What is the climate of Penedés DO
Mediterranean
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What are the three main grapes used in Cava production
Macabeo Xarel-Lo Parellada
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What style of wine is Cava
Traditional method sparkling wine
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What is the sole DO in Spain based on style rather than geographic boundaries
Cava DO
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What is the minimum time sur lie required for Cava
9 months
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What is the minimum time sur lie required for Reserva Cava
15 months
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What is the minimum time sur lie required for Gran Reserva Cava
30 months
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What is the climate of Priorat DOCa
Long warm summers Little rain
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What are the soil types found in Priorat
Stony Schist Llicorella
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What is Llicorella soil
A special blend of black slate & quartzsite
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What are the two primary red grapes of Priorat DOCa
Garnacha Cariñena
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What is the style of red wines from Priorat DOCa
Powerful, concentrated reds
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What grape varietals are allowed in Priorat DOCa in addition to Garnacha and Cariñena
Major French Rhône and Bordeaux varietals Major Spanish red varietals

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