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Wineries must be located within the DOCa region to use it on labels. DOs may apply for DOCa status after a period of 10 years in existence.
Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa)
single-estate appellations
Vino de Pago (VP)
Aging Term “Noble” for DOP
Minimum 18 months in a cask of less than 600 L or bottle
Aging Term “Anejo” for DOP
Minimum 24 months in a cask of less than 600 L or bottle
Aging Term “Viejo” for DOP
Minimum 36 months and demonstrates marked oxidative character
Aging Term Crianza* (DO/DOCa only)
Red: Minimum 24 months, including at least 6 months in oak
White/Rosé: Minimum 18 months, including at least 6 months in oak
Aging Term Reserva* (DO/DOCa only)
Red: Minimum 36 months, including at least 12 months in oak
White/Rosé: Minimum 24 months, including at least 6 months in oak
Aging Term Gran Reserva* (DO/DOCa only)
Red: Minimum 60 months, including at least 18 months in oak
White/Rosé: Minimum 48 months, including at least 6 months in oak
Synonym of Mazuelo
Cariñena
DOs of Galicia
Monterrei DO
Rias Baixas DO
Ribeira del Duero DO
Ribeiro DO
Valdoeras DO
Subzones of Rias Baixas DO
Val do Salnés
Ribeira do Ulla
Soutomaior
O Rosal
Condado do Tea
Major Grape varietal in Rias Baixas DO
Albarino
Name the 2 DOCa Regions
Rioja DOCGa
Priotat DOCGa
Name the regions of Rioja DOCGa
La Rioja, Navarra, Pais Vasco
Name the Subzones of Rioja DOCGa
Rioja Alta (La Rioja & Castilla y León)
Rioja Oriental-formerly Baja(Navarra)
Rioja Alavesa (País Vasco)
Name white grape varietals of Rioja
Viura, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo, Garnacha Blanca
Name the subregions of Navarra DO
Ribera Alta
Ribera Baja
Baja Montaña
Tierra Estella
Valdizarbe
What is Vino de Pueblo
is a term used in the context of Spanish wine to refer to wines that are produced from grapes sourced from a specific village or town, often in a traditional and artisanal manner
in which region sits Ribera del Duero DO
Castilla y León
What is the allowed white grape varietal in Ribera del Duero DO?
Albillo Mayor
In which region sits Rueda DO?
Castilla y León
What is the allowed white grape varietal in Rueda DO?
Verdejo
Rioja: Vino Espumoso de Calidad
min. 15 months on the lees from the date of tirage prior to disgorgement
Rioja: Vino Espumoso de Calidad Reserva
min. 24 months on the lees from the date of tirage prior to disgorgement
Rioja: Vino Espumoso de Calidad Gran Añada
min 36 months on the lees from the date of tirage prior to disgorgement.
Rioja: Crianza Blanco/Rosado
min. 18 months, including at least 6 months in oak (remainder may be in bottle, oak or stainless steel)
Rioja: Reserva Blanco/Rosado
min. 2 years, including at least 6 months in oak (remainder must be in bottle or oak)
Rioja: Gran Reserva Blanco/Rosado
min. 4 years, including at least 6 months in oak (remainder must be in bottle or oak)
Rioja: Crianza Tinto
min. 2 years, including at least 1 year in oak
Rioja: Reserva Tinto
min. 3 years, including at least 1 year in oak and 6 months in bottle
Rioja: Gran Reserva Tinto
min. 60 months of aging with at least 24 months in oak and at least 24 months in bottle
In which region sits Bierzo DO?
Castilla y León
What is the primary grape of Colares?
Ramisco
