Spain

Question 1

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.

Answer 1

Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa)

Question 2

single-estate appellations

Answer 2

Vino de Pago (VP)

Question 3

Aging Term “Noble” for DOP

Answer 3

Minimum 18 months in a cask of less than 600 L or bottle

Question 4

Aging Term “Anejo” for DOP

Answer 4

Minimum 24 months in a cask of less than 600 L or bottle

Question 5

Aging Term “Viejo” for DOP

Answer 5

Minimum 36 months and demonstrates marked oxidative character

Question 6

Aging Term Crianza* (DO/DOCa only)

Answer 6

Red: Minimum 24 months, including at least 6 months in oak
White/Rosé: Minimum 18 months, including at least 6 months in oak

Question 7

Aging Term Reserva* (DO/DOCa only)

Answer 7

Red: Minimum 36 months, including at least 12 months in oak
White/Rosé: Minimum 24 months, including at least 6 months in oak

Question 8

Aging Term Gran Reserva* (DO/DOCa only)

Answer 8

Red: Minimum 60 months, including at least 18 months in oak
White/Rosé: Minimum 48 months, including at least 6 months in oak

Question 9

Synonym of Mazuelo

Answer 9

Cariñena

Question 10

DOs of Galicia

Answer 10

Monterrei DO
Rias Baixas DO
Ribeira del Duero DO
Ribeiro DO
Valdoeras DO

Question 11

Subzones of Rias Baixas DO

Answer 11

Val do Salnés
Ribeira do Ulla
Soutomaior
O Rosal
Condado do Tea

Question 12

Major Grape varietal in Rias Baixas DO

Answer 12

Albarino

Question 13

Name the 2 DOCa Regions

Answer 13

Rioja DOCGa
Priotat DOCGa

Question 14

Name the regions of Rioja DOCGa

Answer 14

La Rioja, Navarra, Pais Vasco

Question 15

Name the Subzones of Rioja DOCGa

Answer 15

Rioja Alta (La Rioja & Castilla y León)
Rioja Oriental-formerly Baja(Navarra)
Rioja Alavesa (País Vasco)

Question 16

Name white grape varietals of Rioja

Answer 16

Viura, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo, Garnacha Blanca

Question 17

Name the subregions of Navarra DO

Answer 17

Ribera Alta
Ribera Baja
Baja Montaña
Tierra Estella
Valdizarbe

Question 18

What is Vino de Pueblo

Answer 18

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

Question 19

in which region sits Ribera del Duero DO

Answer 19

Castilla y León

Question 20

What is the allowed white grape varietal in Ribera del Duero DO?

Answer 20

Albillo Mayor

Question 21

In which region sits Rueda DO?

Answer 21

Castilla y León

Question 22

What is the allowed white grape varietal in Rueda DO?

Answer 22

Verdejo

Question 23

Rioja: Vino Espumoso de Calidad

Answer 23

min. 15 months on the lees from the date of tirage prior to disgorgement

Question 24

Rioja: Vino Espumoso de Calidad Reserva

Answer 24

min. 24 months on the lees from the date of tirage prior to disgorgement

Question 25

Rioja: Vino Espumoso de Calidad Gran Añada

Answer 25

min 36 months on the lees from the date of tirage prior to disgorgement.

Question 26

Rioja: Crianza Blanco/Rosado

Answer 26

min. 18 months, including at least 6 months in oak (remainder may be in bottle, oak or stainless steel)

Question 27

Rioja: Reserva Blanco/Rosado

Answer 27

min. 2 years, including at least 6 months in oak (remainder must be in bottle or oak)

Question 28

Rioja: Gran Reserva Blanco/Rosado

Answer 28

min. 4 years, including at least 6 months in oak (remainder must be in bottle or oak)

Question 29

Rioja: Crianza Tinto

Answer 29

min. 2 years, including at least 1 year in oak

Question 30

Rioja: Reserva Tinto

Answer 30

min. 3 years, including at least 1 year in oak and 6 months in bottle

Question 31

Rioja: Gran Reserva Tinto

Answer 31

min. 60 months of aging with at least 24 months in oak and at least 24 months in bottle

Question 32

In which region sits Bierzo DO?

Answer 32

Castilla y León

Question 33

What is the primary grape of Colares?

Answer 33

Ramisco