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Spain Flashcards

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What are the main growing regions in Spain?

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Northwest Spain | Northcentral Spain | Northwastern Spain

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What is a main DO in Northwest Spain?

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Rias Baixas |

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What is the climate in Rias Baixas DO?

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“Green Spain” Near Atlantic. Humid and Maritime.

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What is the main variety of Rias Baixas DO?

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Albarino

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What are some main DOs in North Central Spain?

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Rioja DOCa | Ribera del Duero DO | Toro DO | Rueda DO

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What is Rioja?

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Spain’s highest-profile red wine region.

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What is the climate in Rioja?

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Continental | Rain Shadows

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What are the 3 sub regions in Rioja?

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Rioja Alta | Rioja Alavesa | Rioja Baja

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What is the main red vairety in Rioja?

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Tempranillo | Garnacha

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What is the main white variety in Rioja?

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Viura

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What are the aging quality levels for red wines in Rioja?

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Crianza = 2 yrs age
Reserva = 3 yr age, 1 in oak, best sites, vintage, selection
Gran Reserva = 2 yrs age in oak, 3 yrs in bottle,

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What is the climate in Ribera del Duero?

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Continental | Diurnal Shifts

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13
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What is Tempranillo locally known as?

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Tinto Fino

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What is Toro DO known for?

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Rich intense red wines

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What is Rueda DO known for?

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Crisp, dry whites

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16
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What are the DOs in Northeastern Spain?

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Pendes DO | Cava DO | Priotat DOCa

17
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Where is Pendes/Cava located?

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Near Barcelona

18
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What is the primary grape of Cava?

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Macabeo | Xarel-lo | Parellada

19
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What soil is used in the best Priorat DOCa vineyards?

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Llicorella, a mix of black slate and quartzite

20
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What is the main variety in Priorat DOCa?

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Garnacha | Carinena

21
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What are the two DOCa regions of Spain?

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Rioja | Priorat

22
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What style wine does Priorat make?

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powerful, dry reds

23
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What is the main variety in Rueda?

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Verdejo

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