Spain

Question 1

Spain has 3 broad climate zones, which are?

Answer 1

North and North west - Moderate maritime
East - mediterraean
Meseta Central - hot continental

Question 2

Meseta can be moderated how?

Answer 2

cool nights of high altitude sites

Question 3

what are the biggest challenge for grapes in Spain except for North West?

Answer 3

Heat and the lack of water

Question 4

What is the best way to manage the heat and lack of water?

Answer 4

by low density bush trained vineyards to maximise the water for each vine and shading the fruit

Question 5

What is Spains premium grape?

Answer 5

Tempranillo

Question 6

Where do we find most tempranillo?

Answer 6

Central and Northen spain

Question 7

What is the spanish name for grenach?

Answer 7

Garnacha

Question 8

Monastrell is spanish for?

Answer 8

Mouvedre

Question 9

what are monastrells atribute?

Answer 9

thick skin
Drough tolerant
Needs hot for ripening

Question 10

where is monastrell grown?

Answer 10

yeda and jumilla DO

Question 11

Name Spanish Red varieties

Answer 11

Tempranillo
Garnacha tinta
Monastrell
Graciano
Carinena
Mazuelo
Mencia

Question 12

typical style of white wine in spain?

Answer 12

Fresh fruity
Early morning harvest
fermented in stainless steel

Question 13

white varieties in Spain?

Answer 13

Verdejo
Albarino
Airen

Question 14

total aging of Red:
Joven
Crianza
Reserva
Gran Reserva

Answer 14

Joven 0 månader
Crianza 24 månader
Reserva 36 månader
Gran Reserva 60 månader

Question 15

Verdejo is usually made in a certain way, explain

Answer 15

Classic verdejo is usually oxidated
Sherry like style

Question 16

grape variety in North Western Spain

Answer 16

Albarino

Question 17

Macabeo in Rioja

Answer 17

Viura
unoked style with subtel aroma of herbs

Question 18

International varieties of Spain

Answer 18

Cabernet sauvignon
Merlot
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay

Question 19

6 principal DO regions

Answer 19

The upper Ebro
Catalunya
The duero valley
The north west
The Levante
Castilla-la-Mancha

Question 20

Production of
Vino de la tierra
North of the meseta

Answer 20

Castilla y Leon

Question 21

Rioja is split in to three sub regions?

Answer 21

Rioja Alavesa (Lightest with finesse)

Rioja Alta
(Located on the western side of Rioja. This subregion has an Atlantic climate, and its soils consist of iron-rich clay mixed with limestone)

Rioja oriental
(Warmer,
less Maritime from Atlantic
iron rich clay)

Question 22

what are the key variety to white rioja?

Answer 22

Viura
Classic style is more oxidative
reminding of sherry notes

New style- less oxidative

Question 23

Soil of Priorat?

Answer 23

Licorella

Layers of red slate
Small particles of mica
that sparkle in the sun

reflect and retain the heat of the sun, boosting the production of sugar in the grapes. In summary, we can say that the Llicorella in Priorat is an ideal soil type that produces fewer, but better quality grapes.

Question 24

Tempranillo in Penedes?

Answer 24

Ull de lebre

Question 25

Grapes of penedes?

Answer 25

Macabeu, Xa.relo, Parellada (CAVA grapes) Tempranillo Merlot Cab. Sav Pinot Noir Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc Gewurztraminer

Question 26

Why is mechanical harvest impossible in Priorat?

Answer 26

Because of steep slopes and bush vines

Question 27

Why is priorat expensive?

Answer 27

Because of low nutriens in soil and old vines producing small yield

Question 28

Climate of Ribera del Duero?

Answer 28

Continental climate with cold nights because of Altitude of the Meseta Platue

Question 29

Style of Reservas and Gran Reservas of Toro?

Answer 29

Tannic and deep coloured when young and gives really good potential for ageing

Question 30

What is the main grape of Priorat?

Answer 30

Tempranillo

Question 31

What is the climate o Rueda? ( Between Toro and Ribera del Duero)

Answer 31

Continental with cool summer nights

Question 32

What is the climate in Rias Baixas?

Answer 32

Cool Maritime moderated of the Atlantic ocean

Question 33

What is the problems in Rias Baixas

Answer 33

Its a problem with Rot and milldew thans to the humidity caused by the Atlantic Ocean. The pergola system allows air to circulate around the grapes and keeps them from being damaged in the wet soil.

Question 34

what are the Key varietals of Rueda?

Answer 34

Verdejo Blends with Sauvignon blanc is also common but must contain atleast 50% Verdejo

Question 35

What is the climate in Bierzo?

Answer 35

Moderate climate benefits of cooling from Maritime influence

Question 36

The Hot climate of Jumilla and Yeda is perfect for a variety?

Answer 36

Monastrell (Mourvèdre) Youthfull and fruity in style

Question 37

What is the largest DO in spain?

Answer 37

La Mancha

Question 38

What is moscatel de Valencia?

Answer 38

A sweet Fortified wine

Question 39

Mostly planted variety of La Mancha

Answer 39

Airen

Question 40

Key varietals of Valencia?

Answer 40

Monastrell Merseguera (local) Muscat of Alexandria For producing (sweet fortified wine - Moscatel de Valencia)

Question 41

Why is the North West cooler and wetter?

Answer 41

Atlantic influence Perfect for white wines

Question 42

Tempranillo in Valdepenas och La Mancha?

Answer 42

Cencibel

Question 43

Spanish Name for PDO?

Answer 43

Denominacion de origen Protegida

Question 44

Denominacion de Origen (DO) Meaning?

Answer 44

These wines must have Certain minimum quality specifications covers Grape varieties, Viticulture and location

Question 45

DOCa meaning and which are the two DOCa:s of Spain?

Answer 45

Denominacion de Origen Calificada meaning the DO must be atleast 10 years. Rioja and Priorat DOCa

Question 46

Small number of single Estates with High Reputation?

Answer 46

Vinos de Pago

Question 47

PGI spain wines?

Answer 47

Vino de la Tierra

Question 48

What is the minimum ageing for the different qualifications? JOVEN CRIANZA RESERVA GRAN RESERVA

Answer 48

JOVEN 0 CRIANZA Red: Min 2 year 1 year in oak. White: Minimum of 6 months in oak. RESERVA Red: Min 3 years of aging 1 year in oak. White: Minimum of 1 year 6 months in oak. GRAN RESERVA Red: Min 5 years 2 year in oak White: Min 4 years 6 months in oak