Spain Flashcards
What are the top red grapes of Spain
Tempranillo and garnacha
What are the top classic regions of Spain
Rioja DOCa Jezez DO (sherry)
What are some regions other than the classic regions of Spain that are Important
Ribera del Duero DOCa
Rias Baixas DO
Priorato DOCa
Cava DO
What country has more vineyard acres than any other world
Spain
What is the system of wine laws in Spain
Denominations de Origen: DO
These laws are based on the French wine laws
What is the top white grape of Spain
Albariño
What is vino de Mesa
Table wines
What is Vino de Calidad con Indicaion Geografica
The second level of Spanish wine law classification. Grades must be wrong with that specific recognized region, specific grape varietals, yields, and winemaking practices must be used
The classification Vino de Calidad con indicacion Geografica on wine labels is what
Vino de Calidad de
What is the highest wine law designation that can be printed a bottle in Spain
DO meaning denomination de Origen
What is the highest classification for wine that would be printed on a wine label in Spain
DOCa meaning Denonimacion de Origen Calificada. To receive this qualification you must have had a DO status for at least 10 years and a track record of historically top quality wines
What does Vino de Pago mean
Estate bottled
Describe Albariño
It can be light to medium bodied with a zesty acidity and is often bursting with ripe fruit flavored such as peaches, citrus, melon, and Kiwi fruit
What is the main region where Albariño is produced
Rias Baixas
What famous grape of Spain is usually used as a blending grape
Granacha
If you are to have a single varietal example of granacha from Spain, what region would it most likely be from
Priorato DOCa
What is the most well-known grape of Spain
Tempranillo
What are the two most important regions for growing Tempranillo
Rioja DOCa &
Ribera del Duero DOCa
Describe Tempranillo
Produces medium to full-bodied red wine with a powerful tannin structure. Flavors are reminiscent of right cherries strawberries, spice, Clay and leather. Oak aging is very common and complements the great nicely
What is the Spanish name for Mourvèdre
Monastrell is the Spanish name, this grape is native to Spain. It is used in Spain as a blending grape, on its own and in Rose wines. It is powerful and earthy
Where is Verdejo grown
In Spain, it is a white wine grape used to produce some of Spain’s top dry white wines
Where is airen grown
Airen is grown in Spain, takes up the acreage in Spain. It mostly produces ordinary white table wine
Where is Viura grown
Viura is A very important white wine varietal grown in many regions throughout Spain. It is the leading white grape from Rioja. It is also known as Macabeo in some regions. It produces pleasantly fruity white wines
What is the most famous wine region of Spain
Rioja, The main grape grown in this region is Tempranillo. Most wines from Rioja are red blends with a focus on Tempranillo. Extended time in the wine barrel very common in this region
Where is the Rioja region of Spain located
The north-central part of Spain in the Ebro river valley, below the cantabrian mountain
What is the climate of Rioja
It has a dry, continental climate, It is more than 1000 feet above sea level and protected by the mountains to the north and it is fairly dry
What are the three sub regions of Rioja
Rioja Alta in the west and Rioja Alvervesa to the north. Rioja Baja is the largest and warmest covering the eastern region
What are the official aging designations of Rioja
Crianza - 2 years with one in oak
Reserva - 3 years with one in oak
Grand reserva - 5 years with 2 in oak
What is the second most famous growing region of Spain
Ribera del Duero DOCa
Where in the world do they produce the most Sparking wine
Cava
How would you compare a Cava to a champagne
More body, less acidity, and labor fruit, and citrus flavors
What are the three main grape varietals use in Cava
Macabeo, parellada and
Xarel-lo
Though Chardonnay now aloud and gaining some popularity
What is Rias Baixas known for
Albariño, known for its elegant ripe fruit aromas
What are the main grapes of Priorato DOCa
Granacha and carinena (carignan)
These wines have received international attention
What do they grow in rueda
They are completely dedicated to white wine production, mostly growing the soft an aromatic grape Verdejo
What do they call Tempranillo in Toro
Tinto de Toro, in Toro they make rich, concentrated red wine
What do they grow in Bierzo
Softer red wines from Mencia grapes, which is indigenous to Spain
What grape is used to make Sherry
Palomino
What region of Spain is Sherry from
Jerez is in southwestern Spain in the Atlantic coast
What are the three grapes that may be grown in Jerez
Palomino
Pedro Ximenez
Moscatel
What is Vino dulce
Extremely sweet juice that is pressed from the raisins of Pedro Ximenez grapes which is added just before bottling too sweet styles of Sherry
What is Vino de color
It is the must that is produced from muscatel grapes. This is added to Sherry just prior to bottling. It provides a darker color
If you’re trying a Fino style Sherry what might you taste
Bread dough and toasted nuts. The Sherries areare light crisp and dry
Where is manzanilla sherry made
In Sanlucar de Barrameda. Due to its close proximity to the ocean it has a salty flavor. Manzanilla Sherries are light and dry. They must be drank within a day or two of opening
