Spain Flashcards
What is the primary wine region in Spain known for its red wines?
Rioja
True or False: The Ribera del Duero region is known for producing predominantly white wines.
False
Fill in the blank: The _______ region is famous for its sparkling wines known as Cava.
Penedès
Which region is recognized for the production of sherry?
Jerez
What are the two main types of wine produced in the Rías Baixas region?
Albariño and other white wines
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a wine region in Spain? A) Rioja B) Burgundy C) Rueda D) Priorat
B) Burgundy
What is the main grape variety used in Rioja red wines?
Tempranillo
True or False: Priorat is known for its high-quality red wines and steep terraced vineyards.
True
Which wine region is located in the northwest of Spain and is known for its green landscapes?
Galicia
Fill in the blank: The _______ DO (Denominación de Origen) is famous for its white wines made from Verdejo grapes.
Rueda
What is the significance of the term ‘Denominación de Origen’ in Spain?
It indicates a protected designation of origin for wines.
Multiple Choice: Which region is known for producing wines with a high alcohol content? A) La Mancha B) Rías Baixas C) Jerez D) Penedès
C) Jerez
What is the primary grape variety used in the production of Cava?
Macabeo, Xarel·lo, and Parellada
True or False: The La Mancha region is the largest wine-producing area in Spain.
True
Which region is known for its unique volcanic soil and produces high-quality wines?
Lanzarote
Fill in the blank: The _______ region is famous for producing the red wine called ‘Tinto Fino’.
Ribera del Duero
What distinguishes the wines of the Cava region from other sparkling wines?
They are produced using the traditional method (Método Tradicional).
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a sub-region of Rioja? A) Rioja Alta B) Rioja Baja C) Rioja Alavesa D) All of the above
D) All of the above
What is the primary grape variety used in the production of wines in the Rías Baixas region?
Albariño
True or False: Sherry is a fortified wine that originates from the Jerez region.
True
Which Spanish wine region is famous for its sweet dessert wines?
Montilla-Moriles
Fill in the blank: The _______ region is known for its rich, full-bodied red wines and is located in Catalonia.
Priorat
What is the main characteristic of wines produced in the Toro region?
High tannin levels and robust flavor.
Multiple Choice: Which region is primarily associated with the production of white wines? A) Rueda B) Rioja C) Ribera del Duero D) Priorat
A) Rueda
True or False: The wine appellation system in Spain is similar to the French AOC system.
True
