Spain Flashcards
Which wine is named after its Danish maker, Peter Sisseck?
Dominio de Pingus from Spain
What does ‘Cosecha’ mean on a Spanish wine label?
year of vintage
The blend is Macabeo, Parellada and Xarello. What’s the wine?
Cava
Which winemaker is most often credited with the rebirth and success of the wines of Priorat?
René Barbier
The most widely planted red grape of Spain?
Tempranillo
Name the two DOCa regions of Spain?
Rioja
Priorat
Aging requirements for Rioja Crianza?
One year in barrel; two years total
This region produces the majority of Cava?
Catalunya
Who produces L’Hermita?
Alvaro Palacios - Priorat
What geographical feature separates Costers del Segre from Southwest France?
Pyrenees Mountains
In which DO would you be most likely to find old vine Garnacha?
Calatayud
The red wine Pingus is produced in which of the following regions?
Ribera del Duero
The Llicorella black slate soil is most notably found in which region?
Priorat
What geographical feature separates La Rioja from País Vasco?
Cantabrian Mountains
Which body of water most influences Rioja?
Ebro River
Rias Baixas is in what region?
Galicia
Who produces “Unico?”
Vega Sicilia
The climate of Rías Baixas can be best described as?
Maritime
Cava is produced in multiple regions of Spain. T/F
True
What is the minimum aging requirement for Rioja Crianza red wines?
One year in barrel, two years total
What styles are produced in Ribera del Duero?
Red and Rose
Bodega Otazu, Prado de Irache, and Señorio de Arinzano all produce wines under what designation?
DO Pago
What is the most planted red grape of Jumilla DO?
Monastrell
Tempranillo is allowed in the production of Cava. T/F
False
What mountains create a rain shadow in Rioja?
Cantabrian
Who produces “L’Ermita?”
Álvaro Palacios
What sub-region of Rías Baixas has the highest production of total wine?
Val do Salnés
Who produces “Bosconia,” “Tondonia,” and “Gravonia?”
Bodegas López de Heredia
What is the minimum aging requirement for Reserva red wines in Ribera del Duero?
One year in barrel, three years total
The main grape of red wines from Priorat in northeast Spain is what?
Garnacha
