Spain Flashcards
Who is Fransisco Franco
Spanish military dictator that only wanted wine used for communion. “Spanish Hitler”
What fortified is famous in Spain? What region
Sherry
Jerez-Xerez Sherry
11 DO’s of Catalonia? DOCA?
Atella Cataluna Cava Conca de Barbera Costers del Segre Emporda Montsant Pendes Pla de Bages Tarragona Terra Alta
Who is Rene Barbier and where is he based?
French Winemaker planted in Priorat in search of bold Spanish wine
5 original “Clos” of Priorat
Barbiers Clos Mogador Palacios Clos Dofi Clos Erasmus Clos de l'Obac Clos Martinet
3 altitudes of Pendez
Baix Pendes
Medio Pendes
Alt Pendes
4 authorized grapes of Cava
Parellada
Xarello
Macabeo
Chardonnay
2 leaders in Cava production
Freixenet
Cordoniu
Aging of Cava: basic, reserva, gran reserva
B: 9 Months
R: 15 Months
GR: 30 Months
5 DO’s of Galicia
Monterrei Rias Baixas Ribeira Sacra Ribeiro Valdeorras
4 top producers of Rias Baixas
Pazo Senorans Eladio Pinero Bodegas Forjas Zarate Bodegas Rodriguez Mendez Dol Ferrero
5 sub zones of Rias Baixas
Val do Salnes Ribeira do Ulla Soutomaior O Rosal Condado do Tea
Main varietal of Rias Baixas
Albarino
9 DOs of Castilla y Leon
Arlanza Arribes Bierzo Cigales Ribeira del Duero Rueda Tierra de Leon Tierra del Vino de Zamora Toro
3 top estates of Riebera del Duero
Dominio de Pingus
Aalto
Vega Sicilia