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Intro Somm Workbook 2018 > Spain > Flashcards

Spain Flashcards

1
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Location of Penedes DO

A

Near Barcelona

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2
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Grapes of Rueda

A

WHITE:
Verdejo
Sauv Blanc
(Dry, crisp)

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3
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Grapes of Toro DO

A

RED:
Tempranillo
“Tinto de Toro”

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4
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Grape of Ribera de Duero DO

A

Tempranillo

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5
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Topography of Ribera del Duero DO

A

High central plateau (meseta 2500 ft)

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6
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Climate of Ribera del Duero DO

A

Continental with extreme diurnal shifts

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7
Q

What are the two DOCa’s in Spain?

A

Rioja

Priorat

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8
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What is the soil of Priorat?

A

LICORELLA (black slate and quartzite)

Stony schist

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9
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Grapes of Priorat

A

Garnacha (Grenache)

Carinena (Carignan)

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10
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Location of Rias Baixas

A

Borders Portugal in NW corner of Spain

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11
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What area of Spain is called “green Spain”?

A

Rias Baixas

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12
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Climate of Rias Baixas

A

Maritime/humid

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13
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Soil of Rias Baixas

A

Granite, alluvial, and slate

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14
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Primary grape of Rias Baixas

A

Albarino (90%)

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15
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Vinification in Rias Baixas

A

Stainless steel

Crisp, dry, aromatic white wines

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16
Q

What are the major wine producing regions in Spain?

A 
Rias Baixas 
Rueda
Toro
Ribera del Duero
Rioja
Priorat
Penedes 
La Mancha
Jeres-Xeres-Sherry
17
Q

Location of Rioja

A

North-central Spain

Protected by the Pyrenees Mountains to the NE and the Cantabrian Mountains to the NW

18
Q

Which mountains create a rain shadow in Rioja?

A

Pyrenees

Cantabrian

19
Q

What are the three subregions of Rioja?

A

Rioja Alta
Rioja Alavesa
Rioja Baja

20
Q

Grapes of Rioja

A

White:
Viura

Red:
Tempranillo
Garnacha

21
Q

What are Rioja DOCa aging quality levels for RED wines?

A

Crianza
Reserva
Gran Riserva

22
Q

How many years does Crianza need to be aged before release?

A

2 years

23
Q

What are the Reserva aging requirements?

A

3 years total

1 in oak

24
Q

What are the Gran Riserva aging requirements?

A

At least 2 years in oak

Plus 3 years in the bottle

Intro Somm Workbook 2018 (25 decks)

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