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
