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Spain Flashcards

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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2
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What are wines without geographic indication in Spain called

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Vino

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3
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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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4
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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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5
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What are the two DOCa classified wine regions in Spain

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Rioja
Priorat

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6
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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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7
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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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8
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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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9
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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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10
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What is the climate of Rías Baixas

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Maritime

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11
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What are the soil types found in Rías Baixas

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Granite
Alluvial
Slate

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12
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What is the major white grape of Rías Baixas

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Albariño

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13
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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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19
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What is the climate of Rioja

A

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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22
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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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24
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What is the main red grapes in Rioja

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Tempranillo
Garnacha

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25
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What must at least 85% of the Rioja blend comprise of

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Tempranillo
Garnacha

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26
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What other red grapes may be blended with Tempranillo & Garnacha in Rioja

A

Graciano
Manzuelo (Cariñena)
Manturana Tinto
Cabernet Sauvignon

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27
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What is the Rioja synonym for Cariñena

28
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What style of oak cask is traditionally used in Rioja

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American Oak

29
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Is Spain’s general aging requirements for Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva the same in Rioja

A

No, labelling in Rioja is more stringent

30
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In Rioja, what are the aging requirements for red Crianza

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2 years total with some time in oak

31
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In Rioja, what are the aging requirements for red Reserva

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3 years with at least 1 year in oak

32
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In Rioja, what are the aging requirements for red Gran Reserva

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5 years with at least 2 in oak

33
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How often is Rioja Gran Reserva produced

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Only in the best vintages (3-5 times per decade)

34
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What is Tempranillo’s synonym in Ribera del Duero

A

Tinto Fino

35
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What famous producer put Ribera del Duero on the map with their 1917 and 1918 vintages

A

Vega Sicilia

36
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What is the blending requirement for Ribera del Duero

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Must be a minimum of 75% Tinto Fino

37
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What is the white grape of Ribera del Duero

A

Albillo Mayor

38
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What is the climate of Ribera del Duero

A

Continental

39
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What is the elevation of Ribera del Duero

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2,500 ft above sea level

40
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What river cuts through Ribera del Duero

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The Duero River (Duoro from Portugal)

41
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How does Ribera del Duero retain acidity despite the warm continental climate and hot growing season

A

Large diurnal shifts

42
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What is the climate of Toro DO

A

Continental with very hot summers

43
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What is the blending requirement for reds in Toro DO

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Minimum 75% Tinta del Toro or minimum 85% Garnacha

44
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Typically what is the final red blend in Toro DO despite blending laws

A

100% Tinta del Toro

45
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What is the synonym for Tempranillo in Toro

A

Tinta del Toro

46
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What white grapes are allowed to be grown in Toro DO

A

Verdejo
MAlvasia
Albillo Real
Muscat

47
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What is the climate of Rueda

A

Continental

48
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What style of wine is Rueda known for

A

Dry unoaked crisp white wines

49
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What style of wine is Toro known for

A

Powerful, rich, full-bodied reds

50
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What is the blending requirement in Rudea

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Min 50% Sauvignon Blanc or Verdejo
May be blended with a variety of white varietals but often is Viura

51
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What red grape is authorized in Rueda DO

A

Tempranillo

52
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What are the two major DOs found in Catalonia

A

Cava DO/Penedés DO
Priorat DOCa (DOQ in Catalan)

53
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What is the climate of Penedés DO

A

Mediterranean

54
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What are the three main grapes used in Cava production

A

Macabeo
Xarel-Lo
Parellada

55
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What style of wine is Cava

A

Traditional method sparkling wine

56
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What is the sole DO in Spain based on style rather than geographic boundaries

57
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What is the minimum time sur lie required for Cava

58
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What is the minimum time sur lie required for Reserva Cava

59
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What is the minimum time sur lie required for Gran Reserva Cava

60
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What is the climate of Priorat DOCa

A

Long warm summers
Little rain

61
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What are the soil types found in Priorat

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Stony Schist
Llicorella

62
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What is Llicorella soil

A

A special blend of black slate & quartzsite

63
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What are the two primary red grapes of Priorat DOCa

A

Garnacha
Cariñena

64
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What is the style of red wines from Priorat DOCa

A

Powerful, concentrated reds

65
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What grape varietals are allowed in Priorat DOCa in addition to Garnacha and Cariñena

A

Major French Rhône and Bordeaux varietals
Major Spanish red varietals

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