Spain Flashcards
Which Spanish wine region is home to the famous “López de Heredia Viña Tondonia” winery?
Rioja
Which Spanish wine region is famous for producing wines aged under a layer of flor yeast, giving them a distinct oxidative character?
Jerez (Sherry region)
What are the three main grape varieties used in Cava production?
Macabeo, Xarel·lo, Parellada
What is the traditional aging classification for a Spanish wine that has spent at least five years aging, with a minimum of two years in oak?
Gran Reserva
Which Spanish red grape is dominant in Ribera del Duero?
Tempranillo (also known as Tinto Fino or Tinta del País)
Which legendary Spanish winery released the first vintage of “Vega Sicilia Único”?
Bodegas Vega Sicilia
What is the primary grape variety used in the wines of Bierzo?
Mencía
Which Spanish white wine is made from the Albariño grape and is famous for its crisp, mineral-driven style?
Rías Baixas
Which historic Sherry house was founded in 1835 and is one of the oldest continuously operating producers?
González Byass
What is the name of the traditional underground aging cellars used in Rioja?
Calados
Which Spanish island is known for producing Listán Negro and Malvasía wines on volcanic soils?
Canary Islands (Tenerife, Lanzarote, etc.)
Which Spanish wine region introduced the concept of “Vinos de Pago,” recognizing exceptional single vineyards?
Castilla-La Mancha
Which Spanish wine region is known for its ancient bush-trained Garnacha vines and old-vine Cariñena?
Priorat
What is the unique soil type found in Jerez that helps retain moisture and is ideal for growing Palomino grapes?
Albariza
Which Spanish wine region is known for its high-altitude vineyards and the production of intense, structured reds primarily from Garnacha?
Montsant
Which Spanish winemaking technique involves aging wines in a series of stacked barrels, blending younger and older vintages over time?
Solera System
Which famous Spanish producer is considered the pioneer of barrel-fermented Albariño in Rías Baixas?
Bodegas Martín Códax
Which Spanish region produces the rare “Fondillón” wine, a traditional unfortified aged Monastrell?
Alicante
Which Basque wine, often poured from a height into a glass, is known for its slightly effervescent, high-acid style?
Txakoli
What is the highest official classification for vineyards in the Rioja region, introduced in 2017?
Viñedo Singular
Which Spanish region is known for its unique “Vino de Tea,” a traditional wine aged in Canary pine barrels?
La Palma (Canary Islands)
Which Spanish red grape is dominant in the Toro region, known for producing bold, powerful wines?
Tinta de Toro (a local clone of Tempranillo)
Which Spanish wine estate, founded in 1864, is known for releasing its wines decades after bottling, including the legendary “Tondonia Gran Reserva”?
López de Heredia Viña Tondonia
