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1
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What country has the most planted vine acreage of any in the world?

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Spain

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What are the 5 primary white varietals of Spain?

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Albarino

Viura = Macabeo

Verdejo

Airen

Chardonnay

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3
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What varietals are used to make Cava?

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Xarel-lo

Macabeo

Parellada

Chardonnay

Ect.

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4
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6 Primary Spanish red varietals

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Tempranillo

Carinena

Garnacha

Cabernet Sauvignon

Mencia

Monastrell

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5
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What are the 3 major levels of the Spanish wine classification system?

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Table Wines

IGP Wines

DOP Wines

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6
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What are the only two DOCa/DOQ regions?

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Rioja

Priorat

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7
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Describe the wines of Rueda

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Aromatic whites from Verdejo plus Sauvignon Blanc and Viura

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What are the primary white varietals of Rioja?

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Viura

Malvasia

Garnacha Blanc

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9
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What are the 3 sub zones of Rioja?

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Rioja Alta - highest elevation

Rioja Alavesa

Rioja Baja - lowest elevation

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10
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What are the Red Rioja Quality Levels?

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Vino Joven - no aging requirements

Crianza - One year minimun in barrels, two years total

Reserva - One year in barrels, three years total

Gran Reserva - two years in barrels, five years total

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11
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Highly regarded recent vintages for Rioja?

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2001

2004

2005

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12
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What Spanish region is traditionally known for rose wines?

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Navarra

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What are the three primary traditional white varietals used in cava production?

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Parellada

Xarel-lo

Macabeo

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What are the 4 primary grape varietals of Priorat?

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Garnacha

Carinena

Cabernet

Syrah

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15
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What is the most important grape for Sherry production?

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Palamino

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16
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What role do Pedro Ximenez and Moscatel play in Sherry production?

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Used for sweetening blended wines, adding colour and varietal sweets wines

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