Spain Flashcards
What is the minimum aging requirement for Rioja Crianza red wines?
One year in barrel, two years total
One year in barrel, three years total
Two years in barrel, three years total
Two years in barrel, three years in bottle, five years total
One year in barrel, two years total
Select the style(s) of wine produced in Ribera del Duero.
Sparkling
White
Rosé
Red
Fortified
White
Rosé
Red
What geographical feature lies to the east of Penedès?
Atlantic Ocean
Pyrenees Mountains
Mediterranean Sea
Ebro River
Mediterranean Sea
Which sub-region of Rioja has the coolest climate?
Rioja Alavesa
Rioja Alta
Rioja Baja
Rioja Alavesa
What is the minimum aging requirement for Rioja Gran Reserva white wines?
A. Six months in barrel, one year total
B. Six months in barrel, 18 months total
C. Six months in barrel, two years total
D. Six months in barrel, four years total
Six months in barrel, four years total
Who produces “Unico?”
Emilio Moro
Bodegas Aalto
Dominio de Pingus
Vega Sicilia
Bodegas Pesquera
Vega Sicilia
Select the two best vintages for Ribera del Duero between 2000 and 2004.
2000
2001
2002
2003
2004
2001
2004
Match the following DOs to their respective regions.
A. Montilla-Moriles
B. Ribeira Sacra
C. Rueda
D. Arabako Txakolina
E. Costers del Segre
- Castilla y León
- Catalunya
- Pais Vasco
- Andalucia
- Galicia
A. Andalucia
B. Galicia
C. Castilla y León
D. Pais Vasco
E. Catalunya
What is the primary red grape of Manchuela DO?
Bobal
Listan
Prieto Picudo
Aíren
Tempranillo
Bobal
Albariño tends to be planted inland within Galicia and Godello is more prevalent on the coast.
True/False
False
Which of the following grapes is NOT allowed in the production of Cava?
Pinot Noir
Monastrell
Garnacha
Tempranillo
Trepat
Tempranillo
What sub-region of Rías Baixas has the highest production of total wine?
Condado do Tea
Ó Rosal
Ribeira do Ulla
Soutomaior
Val do Salnés
Val do Salnés
Select the DO region(s) NOT found in Galicia.
Ribeiro
Bierzo
Valdeorras
Monterrei
Ribeira Sacra
Bierzo
What is the minimum aging requirement for Reserva red wines in Ribera del Duero?
A. One year in barrel, two years total
B. One year in barrel, three years total
C. Two years in barrel, three years total
D. Two years in barrel, three years in bottle, five years total
One year in barrel, three years total
What region is Gratallops located in?
Priorat
Gratallops lays claim to no less than 23 officially certified cellars including some of the most famous in Spain such as: Álvaro Palacios, Clos Mogador, Clos de l’Obac, Clos Erasmus, and Mas Martinet.
Select the DO region(s) NOT found in Catalunya.
Alella
Empordá
Terra Alta (Your Answer)
Campo de Borja (Correct Answer)
Conca de Barberá
Campo de Borja
Bodega Otazu, Prado de Irache, and Señorio de Arinzano all produce wines under what designation?
VCIG
DO
DO Pago
DOC(a)
DO Pago
Cencibel is a synonym for what grape?
Bobal
Mourvèdre
Tempranillo
Carignan
Grenache
Tempranillo
What is the capacity of traditional barrels used in aging red wines in Rioja?
218 liters
225 liters
228 liters
300 liters
225 liters
Where is Bodegas Numanthia located?
Tierra del Vino de Zamora
Toro
Ribera del Duero
Tierra de León
Arribes
Toro
What is the dominant red grape of Navarra?
Tempranillo
Garnacha
Mazuelo
Graciano
Syrah
Tempranillo
Select the DO region(s) NOT found in Catalunya.
Alella
Empordá
Terra Alta
Campo de Borja
Conca de Barberá
Campo de Borja
Tenerife and Lanzarote are located in what archipelago?
Canary Islands