Spain Flashcards
Statements is true
Spain has more acres of vineyards than any other country but ranked third in total wine production
Which statement best describes wine growing in Spain
All the above
Which of the following statements is not true
A B and C are all true
What happened in the 19 century the transform the Spanish wine industry
French wine merchants brought oak barrels in modern wine making techniques to Spain
Which of the following changes is currently impacting the Spanish wine industry
A B and C are all true
Since Spain is a member of the European Union the laws governing Spanish wines are very similar to the laws of France and Italy
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Rank the four categories from the highest to the lowest
DOCa, DO, Vino de la Tierra, Vino de la Mesa
Many exciting wine making innovations are taking place outside of the official denominacions
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Rank the four categories from the oldest most aging to the youngest
Grand Reserva. Reserva, Crianza and Vino Joven
Which statement best describes the overall geography of Spain
Spain is located at about the same latitude as many of the worlds other famous wine growing regions
Which statement best describes Tempranillo
Tempranillo does not have a distinctive flavor so it’s often blended with other grapes that have a stronger aroma and flavor
Albariño is
And aromatic mpg varietal that is sometimes compared to voignier
Which statement is true about Macebeo
A B and C are all true
Which statement best describes the traditional style of Rioja
A longer fermentation period produces deeper and fruitier wine
Which statement best describes the newer style of Rioja
A B and C are all true
Which of the following statements about Navarra is not true
Red grapes are fermented quickly to produce wines that are less Tanic and ready to drink it earlier age
The somontano Region is best known for high quality wines from French varietals
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Which of the following statements about Ribera del Duero is not true
The region is known for producing inexpensive house wines
The white wine of Rueda is….
Aromatic and herbaceous with a scent of laurel and a Distinctive nutty character
The Spanish name for sparkling wine that’s made by there using the traditional method of the Champagne region of France’s…
Cava
The region of Spain that is best known for producing sparkling wine is…
Catalunya
Within the Catalunya region, Penedes Is one of the most dynamic and varied wine growing regions and all of Spain
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Which of the following statements about Priorat is not true
The region is rapidly gaining recognition for producing Tempranillo Garnacha and other Spanish varietals
Which of the following statements about Riax Baixas is not true
This region of Spain’s leading producer of wines for the export market
La Mancha Is the worlds largest wine producing region animals have of Spains total wine production comes from this vast central plateau
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