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1
Q

Spain has 3 broad climate zones, which are?

A

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

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2
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Meseta can be moderated how?

A

cool nights of high altitude sites

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3
Q

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

A

Heat and the lack of water

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4
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What is the best way to manage the heat and lack of water?

A

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

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5
Q

What is Spains premium grape?

A

Tempranillo

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6
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Where do we find most tempranillo?

A

Central and Northen spain

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7
Q

What is the spanish name for grenach?

A

Garnacha

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8
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Monastrell is spanish for?

A

Mouvedre

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9
Q

what are monastrells atribute?

A

thick skin
Drough tolerant
Needs hot for ripening

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10
Q

where is monastrell grown?

A

yeda and jumilla DO

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11
Q

Name Spanish Red varieties

A

Tempranillo
Garnacha tinta
Monastrell
Graciano
Carinena
Mazuelo
Mencia

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12
Q

typical style of white wine in spain?

A

Fresh fruity
Early morning harvest
fermented in stainless steel

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13
Q

white varieties in Spain?

A

Verdejo
Albarino
Airen

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14
Q

total aging of Red:
Joven
Crianza
Reserva
Gran Reserva

A

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

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15
Q

Verdejo is usually made in a certain way, explain

A

Classic verdejo is usually oxidated
Sherry like style

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16
Q

grape variety in North Western Spain

A

Albarino

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17
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Macabeo in Rioja

A

Viura
unoked style with subtel aroma of herbs

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18
Q

International varieties of Spain

A

Cabernet sauvignon
Merlot
Sauvignon Blanc
Chardonnay

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19
Q

6 principal DO regions

A

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

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20
Q

Production of
Vino de la tierra
North of the meseta

A

Castilla y Leon

21
Q

Rioja is split in to three sub regions?

A

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)

22
Q

what are the key variety to white rioja?

A

Viura
Classic style is more oxidative
reminding of sherry notes

New style- less oxidative

23
Q

Soil of Priorat?

A

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.

24
Q

Tempranillo in Penedes?

A

Ull de lebre

25
Q

Grapes of penedes?

A

Macabeu, Xa.relo, Parellada (CAVA grapes)

Tempranillo
Merlot
Cab. Sav
Pinot Noir

Chardonnay
Sauvignon Blanc
Gewurztraminer

26
Q

Why is mechanical harvest impossible in Priorat?

A

Because of steep slopes and bush vines

27
Q

Why is priorat expensive?

A

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

28
Q

Climate of Ribera del Duero?

A

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

29
Q

Style of Reservas and Gran Reservas
of Toro?

A

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

30
Q

What is the main grape of Priorat?

A

Tempranillo

31
Q

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

A

Continental with cool summer nights

32
Q

What is the climate in Rias Baixas?

A

Cool Maritime moderated of the Atlantic ocean

33
Q

What is the problems in Rias Baixas

A

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.

34
Q

what are the Key varietals of Rueda?

A

Verdejo

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

35
Q

What is the climate in Bierzo?

A

Moderate climate benefits of cooling from Maritime influence

36
Q

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

A

Monastrell (Mourvèdre)
Youthfull and fruity in style

37
Q

What is the largest DO in spain?

A

La Mancha

38
Q

What is moscatel de Valencia?

A

A sweet Fortified wine

39
Q

Mostly planted variety of La Mancha

A

Airen

40
Q

Key varietals of Valencia?

A

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

41
Q

Why is the North West cooler and wetter?

A

Atlantic influence

Perfect for white wines

42
Q

Tempranillo in Valdepenas och La Mancha?

A

Cencibel

43
Q

Spanish Name for PDO?

A

Denominacion de origen Protegida

44
Q

Denominacion de Origen (DO) Meaning?

A

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

45
Q

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

A

Denominacion de Origen Calificada
meaning the DO must be atleast 10 years.

Rioja and Priorat DOCa

46
Q

Small number of single Estates with High Reputation?

A

Vinos de Pago

47
Q

PGI spain wines?

A

Vino de la Tierra

48
Q

What is the minimum ageing for the different qualifications?

JOVEN
CRIANZA
RESERVA
GRAN RESERVA

A

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

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