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0. Unisea 2023 > Spain > Flashcards

Spain Flashcards

1
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How much ha of vineyards Spain have?

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The largest vineyard plantings in the world with 967,000 ha under production, however it is only the world’s third largest producer of wine (by volume), behind Italy and France.

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What country is the largest exporter of wine in terms of volume?

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Spain is the world’s largest exporter of wine in terms of volume, however, the average price per litre is the lowest of any major exporting country (around half that of Italy and one fifth of that of France).

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Name two grape varieties that have the largest plantings in Spain?

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Airén and Tempranillo

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Name three most prestigious regions in Spain for Tempranillo?

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Rioja, Ribera del Duero and Toro

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What is the Spanish term for PDO wines?

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Denominación de Origen (DO).

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Name two wine regions that have the status of Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa)?

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Rioja and Priorat (Catalan: Denominació d’Origen Qualificada (DOQ))

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What is Vino de Pago (VP)?

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Small number of single estates with high reputations that may only use their own grapes, which must be vinified and matured on their estate. These wines are also within the PDO category.

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What is Grandes Pagos de España?

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To not be confused with Vino de Pago (VP). This is private association of prestigious estates, some sort of modern elite Spanish winery gentleman’s club.

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What is the Spanish term for PGI wines?

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Vino de la Tierra (VT)

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Name five largest wine businesses for still, unfortified wines in Spain

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J. García Carrión, Félix Solís Avantis, Pernod Ricard Groupe, Miguel Torres SA and Bodegas Martín Códax SA. Many of them have wineries within several regions throughout Spain.

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What is barrica in Spanish?

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225 liter oak casks

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What region in Spain has the most Vinos de Pago?

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Castilla-La Mancha is home to nine of Spain’s 18 Vinos de Pago

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What is mean Joven on Spanish label?

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Joven means no cask aging; or less than the legal minimum for Crianza wines.

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What is mean Crianza on Spanish label for red wines?

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Red wines must be matured for two years, minimum of six months in barricas; which means a 2004 vintage may be sold from January 1 2007. Rioja; Ribera del Duero; and Navarra require one year in barrel for reds.

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What is mean Crianza on Spanish label for white and rose wines?

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White and rose must be matured for one calendar year; of which six months must be in barricas.

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What is mean Reserva on Spanish label for red wines?

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Red wines must be matured for three calendar years following the harvest; including a minimum of one year in barricas.

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What is mean Reserva on Spanish label for white and rose wines?

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White and rose must be matured for two calendar years; of which six months must be in barricas.

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What is mean Gran Reserva on Spanish label for red wines?

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Red wines must be matured for five calendar years following the harvest; including a minimum of 18 months in barricas. Rioja; Ribera del Duero; and Navarra require two years in barrel for reds.

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What is mean Gran Reserva on Spanish label for white and rose wines?

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White and rose must be matured for four calendar years; of which six months must be in barricas.

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What is the first in Spain and probably most well-known Vino de Pago in Castilla-La Mancha?

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Dominio de Valdepusa, producing wines from Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Petit Verdot.

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21
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What is the largest DO in Spain and also largest PDO in Europe?

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La Mancha DO with 158,000 ha under the vines

22
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What is the largest DO in Galicia?

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Rías Baixas DO, just over 4000 ha of vines.

23
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What is the climate in Rías Baixas?

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Maritime climate, the Atlantic moderates annual temperatures, giving warm summers and mild winters, annual rainfall is high at an average of 1,700 mm, which falls throughout the year.

24
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What is the most important variety in Rías Baixas?

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Over 95 per cent of production is from the Albariño grape.

25
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Describe Rías Baixas Albariño wine?

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It produces wines that are high in acidity, with medium (-) or medium body, medium levels of alcohol and aromas and flavours of peach, melon and lemon.

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What is the most important variety in Ribeira Sacra DO?

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Mencía made in a fresh, early drinking style, showing red cherry and raspberry fruit, medium body and tannins, and medium (+) acidity.

27
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Name four most important DO in Castilla y León?

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Bierzo DO, Toro DO, Ribera del Duero DO, Rueda DO

28
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What is the most important variety in Bierzo DO?

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Mencía is the key black grape, making up 75 per cent of all plantings, with some Godello and other white Galician varieties also grown.

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What is the most important variety in Ribera del Duero DO?

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The reds must be a minimum of 75 per cent Tempranillo, with Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Malbec, Garnacha and Albillo (a white grape that can add freshness to the blend, but is rarely used) also permitted, but, in reality, many wines are made entirely from Tempranillo.

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What is the most important variety in Rueda DO?

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The key grape variety is Verdejo. Sauvignon Blanc is the next most important grape variety and can either be blended with Verdejo or be made as a single varietal wine.

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Name two DO region in Galicia that are producing good quality wines from Mencia?

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Ribeira Sacra DO and Monterrei DO

32
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What was the first winery to be established in Ribera del Duero?

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Vega Sicilia in the late 19th century but the winery that sparked the change so region became popular was Alejandro Fernandez’s Pesquera.

33
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Describe Ribera del Duero DO wine?

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The wines tend to be full-bodied, often with high alcohol and ripe flavours of blackberry and plum, with vanilla and chocolate aromas from new oak.

34
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Name three best producers in Ribera del Duero DO?

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Vega Sicilia, Dominio de Pingus, and Bodegas Aalto.

35
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Name three zones of Rioja?

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Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa and Rioja Oriental

36
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How many ha are planted with vines in Rioja?

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There are currently just over 64,000 ha of vineyards, an increase of 50 per cent compared to plantings in 1990, and a figure that is still growing gradually.

37
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What are the most important black varieties in Rioja?

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Tempranillo is by far the most planted grape, making up 88 per cent of plantings of black grape varieties. Garnacha is the second most planted grape variety. Others are Graciano, Mazuelo (Carignan), and Cabernet Sauvignon (very small plantings)

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What are the most important white varieties in Rioja?

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Viura (Macabeo) making up around 70 per cent of plantings of white grape varieties but only 6.5 per cent of total plantings in Rioja. Tempranillo Blanco, Malvasía, Garnacha Blanca, Verdejo and Sauvignon Blanc.

39
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What are the most important white varieties in Priorat DOQ?

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Garnacha Blanca and Macabeo, make up just 6 per cent of all plantings, and are used to make a small amount of white wine.

40
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What are the most important red varieties in Priorat DOQ?

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Garnacha is the most planted, then another traditional variety Cariñena. International varieties such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot make up the majority of the rest of the plantings but their popularity has begun to fall, and some producers use only Garnacha and/or Cariñena.

41
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Where is located Montsant DO?

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Forms almost a complete ring around Priorat DOQ, Mediterranean has bigger influence so there is no such extremes in weather, similar varieties.

42
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What style of wine is produced in Monsant DO?

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Depends of varieties used but generally wines tend to be ripe, fruity and full-bodied with high alcohol. Medium (+) levels of acidity can provide freshness in wines made from grapes from the coolest areas and sites.

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What style of wine is produced in Priorat DOQ?

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Depends of varieties used but considering hot conditions and low yields, it is not uncommon for the wines to be 14.5% abv and more, but high alcohol is balanced by concentrated, ripe, but not jammy, fruit with medium (+) acidity giving freshness.

44
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In Rioja what are Cosecha Wines?

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They are also called Joven but this rarely appears on a wine label. The wine is aged less than one year in oak and less than one year in the bottle before release. Some excellent wines produced in modern style such as Vinos de Autor (highly concentrated; high use of French oak) are labeled Cosecha.

45
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Name two companies that are the biggest producers of Cava?

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Freixenet and Codorníu

46
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More than 95 per cent of Cava is produced in what region?

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Penedès in Cataluña

47
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What is the name of the principal town for Cava production?

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San Sadurní d’Anoia in Catalonia

48
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Name three main categories of Cava?

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Cava, Cava Reserva, Cava Gran Reserva

49
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What grape varieties are used for production of Cava?

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Macabeo, Xarel-lo and Parellada. Chardonnay is increasingly used in blends.

50
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What is Cava de Paraje Calificado?

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Single estate or vineyard Cava

0. Unisea 2023 (22 decks)

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