Spain Flashcards

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What are the 5 DOs of of Galicia?

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  1. ) Rías Baixas
  2. ) Ribeiro
  3. ) Valdeorras
  4. ) Ribeira Sacra
  5. ) Monterrei
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What are the 5 subzones of Rías Baixas?

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  1. ) Val do Salnés
  2. ) Ribeira do Ulla
  3. ) Soutomaior
  4. ) O Rosal
  5. ) Condado do Tea
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What are the two major grapes associated with Ribeiro DO?

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White: Treixadura (now), Palomino (formerly)
Red: Caino

*specialty: Vino Tostado (dried grape wine)

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What are the 5 subregions of Ribeiro Sacra DO?

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  1. ) Amandi
  2. ) Chantada
  3. ) Quiroga-Bibei
  4. ) Riberos do Sil
  5. ) Riberos do Miño
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What are the main grapes associated with Ribeira Sacro DO?

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  • Mencía, Treixadura, Godello
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What are the 6 wine growing regions of Andalusia?

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  1. ) Condado de Huelva
  2. ) Jerez
  3. ) Málaga
  4. ) Montilla Moriles
  5. ) Sierras de Málaga
  6. ) Manzanilla de Sanlúcar de Barrameda
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What are the 4 wine growing regions of Aragon?

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  1. ) Calatayud
  2. ) Campo de Borja
  3. ) Cariñena
  4. ) Somontano
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What are the 10 wine regions of the Canary Islands?

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  1. ) Abona
  2. ) El Hierro
  3. ) Gran Canaria
  4. ) La Gomera
  5. ) La Palma
  6. ) Lanzarote
  7. ) Tacoronte Acentejo
  8. ) Valle de Güímar
  9. ) Valle de la Orotava
  10. ) Ycoden Daute Isora
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What are the 9 wine growing regions of Castilla La Mancha?

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  1. ) Almansa
  2. ) Jumilla
  3. ) La Mancha
  4. ) Manchuela
  5. ) Méntrida
  6. ) Mondéjar
  7. ) Ribera del Júcar
  8. ) Uclés
  9. ) Valdepeñas
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What are the 9 wine growing regions of Castilla y Leon?

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  1. ) Arlanza
  2. ) Arribes
  3. ) Bierzo
  4. ) Cigales
  5. ) Ribero del Duero
  6. ) Rueda
  7. ) Tierra de Léon
  8. ) Tierra del vino de Zamora
  9. ) Toro
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What are the 11 wine growing regions of Catalunya?

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  1. ) Allela
  2. ) Catalunya
  3. ) Cava
  4. ) Conca de Barberá
  5. ) Costers del Segre
  6. ) Empordà
  7. ) Montsant
  8. ) Penedès
  9. ) Pla de Bages
  10. ) Tarragona
  11. ) Terra Alta
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What are the 3 wine growing regions of Murcia ?

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  1. ) Bullas
  2. ) Jumilla
  3. ) Yecla
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What are the 8 wine growing regions of Navarra and Rioja ?

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  1. ) Navarra (Baja Montaña)
  2. ) Navarra (Ribero Alta)
  3. ) Navarra (Ribero Baja)
  4. ) Navarra (Tierra Estella)
  5. ) Navarra (Valdizarbe)
  6. ) Rioja (Alavesa)
  7. ) Rioja (Alta)
  8. ) Rioja (Baja)
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What are the 13 wine growing regions of Valencia?

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  1. ) Alcoia (Alicante)
  2. ) Alicante
  3. ) Alto Turia
  4. ) Alto Vinalopo y Medio Vinalopa (Alicante)
  5. )Bajo Vinalopo (Alicante)
  6. ) El Comtat (Alicante)
  7. ) Marina Alta (Alicante)
  8. ) Marina Baja (Alicante)
  9. ) Moscatel de Valencia
  10. ) Utiel Requena
  11. ) Valencia
  12. ) Valencia (Clariano)
  13. ) Valentino
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When was Rías Baixas DO formally established ?

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1988

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What are the 6 types of wine allowed to be produced in Rías Baixas?

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  1. ) Varietal Albariño
  2. ) Blanco
  3. ) Blanco Barrica
  4. ) Blanco with Subzones
  5. ) Tinto
  6. ) Espumosa
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Name a bottling from Valle de Salnés

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2017 Bodegas Vionta Albariño

(Lees aging, blockers malo; 12.8; sandy soils, 100% Albariño )

2010 Pazo Señorans “Seleción de Añada” Albariño

(Los Bancales single plot, blocked malo, 30 mo sobre lías, 13.5%)

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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes of Rías Baixas?

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Recommended: Albariño, Loureira, Treixadura, Caiña Blanca

Authorized: Torrontés, Godello

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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes of Rías Baixas?

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Recommended: Caiño Tinto, Espadeiro, Loureira Tinta Sousón

Authorized: Mencía, Brancellao

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What are the requirements to be labeled with the subzone Val do Salnés?

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  • min. 70% recommended white grapes
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What are the requirements to be labeled with the subzone Ribeira do Ulla?

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  • min. 70% recommended white grapes
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What are the requirements to be labeled with the subzone O Rosal?

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  • min. 70% combined Albariño and Loureira
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What are the requirements to be labeled with the subzone Condado do Tea?

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  • min. 70% combined Albariño and Treixadura
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Name a producer from the O Rosal subzone

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2018 Adegas Valmiñor “Valmiñor”

(No lees aging, 100% Albariño, blocked malo, 6-8 hr cold maceración; founded in 97’ with 35ha in O Rosal, 12.5%)

2017 Altos do Torona Albariño

(100% Albariño, 12.5%, ferment in 300l burgundy barrel, 6 mo battonage, 6 mo sobre lías)

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Name a producer from the Condado do Tea subzone

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2017 Pazo de Lusco “Lusco”

(6 hr cold maceración, purchases fruit from As Neves, 12.5%)

*2017 Bodegas as Lexas “Sensum” Albariño Brut

(100% Albariño, SF terraces, 12.6%, Metado Tradicional, 12 mo sobre lías, 8 g/l RS)

2010 Fillaboa “La Fillaboa 1898” Albariño

(6 yrs on lees with regular battonage, 1898 Fillaboas first export of Albariño to new world, 13%)

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Grid Albariño

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Visual: straw yellow with golden or greenish tones. Clean and bright

Nose: medium - high intensity, great aromatic complexity , primary aromas of citrus, floral and fruity series, where the aromas of apple stands out

Palate: balance with slight acidity , good structure with medium persistence and smoothness, floral and fruity aftertaste.

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Is enrichment allows in Rías Baixas DO?

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  • no, bitch
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Is acidification allowed in Rías Baixas DO?

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  • hellz yea
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What does cold maceración offer winemaking?

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  • offers length and structure to the wine
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What does extended lees contact offer winemaking ?

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  • preserves freshness
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What are the authorized styles of wine in Ribeira Sacra DO?

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  1. ) Blanco Súmmun: 100% principal white grape
  2. ) Blanco Barrica
  3. ) Tinto: min. 70% principal red grape
  4. ) Tinto Barrica
  5. ) Tinto Súmmun: 85% principal red grape, 60% Mencía , can be varietally labeled Mencía at 85%
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What are the authorized and recommended white grapes of Ribeira Sacra DO?

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Recommended: Albariño, Godello, Treixadura, Loureira, Torrontés, Dona Branca

Authorized: zip

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What are the authorized and recommended red grapes of Ribeira Sacra DO?

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Authorized: Garnacha Tintorera, Mouráton

Recommended: Mencía, Merenzao, Brancellao, Sousón, Caiño Tinto, Tempranillo

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When was Ribeira Sacra DO founded?

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1996

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Name a producer from the Chantada subzone of Riberia Sacra DO?

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2017 Condado de Sequeiras Tinto

100% Mencía, granite, EF, 13%

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Name a producer of the Ribeiras do Miño subzone of Ribeira Sacra DO?

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2018 Virxen dos Remedios “Viña Vella”

(100% Mencía, 4 week tank maceración, steel terraces, 80 year old plots, founded 92’, 12.9%, granite sand and schist)

2017 Alma dos Donas “Alma30nce Barrica”

(100% Mencía, 6 mo. in 2nd use French barrique, granite/slate, S/SW, 13%, built on side of a 12th century monastery )

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Name a producer from the Amandi subzone of Ribeira Sacra DO

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2017 Manuel Valdés Pérez “Tear”

(95% Mencía, 5% Garnacha-Merenzao, only free run juice, granite soil, 13.1%)

2018 Bodegas de Rectoral de Amandi “Rectoral de Amandi

(100% Mencía, granite terrace, stainless steel, 12.5%)

2014 Bodegas de Rectoral de Amandi “edición limitada Manolo Arnoya”

(100% Menía, first winery under the DO, granite terraces, 6 mo in Allier, Allier-Troncios, American, Caucasus 13.5%

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Grid Mencía

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Sight: moderate to deep ruby, light staining
Nose: plum, black cherry, black raspberry, green almond, violets.
Palate: moderate tannin, elevated alcohol, diminished acid but good freshness

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Grid Godello

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Sight: pale to golden straw
Nose: fresh orchard fruit with white flowers and stony minerality
Palate: elevated acidity, elevated alcohol and body. Not bitter

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Name a producer in the Ribeiras do Sil subzone of Ribeira Sacra DO

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2014 Ronsel do Sil “Vel’uverya”

(85% Mencía, 10% Garnacha, 5% Moutarón, practicing biodynamic, granite terrace, ferment in 50hl oak foudre, 10 mo aging in barrique, 13%)

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When was Valdeorras DO founded?

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1945

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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes of Valdeorras DO?

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Recommended: Godello, Dona Branca
Authorized: Palomino Fino

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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes of Valdeorras DO?

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Recommended: Mencía, Merenzao, Sousón, Brancellao

Authorized: Garnacha Tintorera (Alicante Bouschet), Gran Negro, Tempranillo, Negreda

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What are the 6 styles of wine produced in Valdeorras DO?

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  1. ) Blanco
  2. ) Tinto
  3. ) Espumoso: min 85% Godello
  4. ) Tostado: Godello and authorized red grapes
  5. ) Varietal Godello and Mencía: min. 85% respectively
  6. ) Valdeorras “Castes Nobles” (Blanco or Tinto): min. 85% recommended varietals
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What are the 2 subzones of Monterrei DO?

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  1. ) Valle de Monterrei

2. ) Ladera de Monterrei

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What are the 2 authorized styles of wine in Monterrei DO?

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  1. ) Blanco: 60% recommended white grapes

2. ) Tinto: 60% recommended red grapes

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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes of Monterrei DO?

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Recommended: Dona Branca, Godello, Treixadura

Authorized: Albariño, Blanca de Monterrei, Caiño Blanco, Loureira

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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes of Monterrei DO?

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Recommended: Mencía, Merenzao (Bastardo)

Authorized: Caiño Tinto, Sousón, Araúxa (Tempranillo)

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What year was the Monterrei DO founded?

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1996

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What year was Ribeiro DO founded?

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1932 (updated 2016)

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What are the 5 styles of wine approved in Ribeiro DO?

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  1. ) Espumosa (traditional method, blanco and rosado)
  2. ) Blanco & Blanco Castes
  3. ) Tinto & Tinto Castes
  4. ) Barrica Blanco & Tinto
  5. ) Vino Tostado
    - Blanco: Treixadura, Loureira, Torrontés, Albariño, Godello
    - Tinto: Caiño, Ferrón, Brancellao, Mencía, Sousón
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What are the recommended and authorized white wines of Ribeiro DO?

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Recommended: Treixadura, Torrontés, Godello, Lado, Loureira, Albariño, Caiño Blanco

Authorized: Palomino, Albillo

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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes of Ribeiro DO?

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Recommended: Caiño Tinto (aka Caiño Bravo/ Caiño Longo), Ferrón, Sousón, Brancellao, Mencía

Authorized: Garnacha Tintorera (Alicante Bouschet), Tempranillo

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What are the 16 autonomías of Spain?

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  1. ) Andalucía
  2. ) Aragón
  3. ) Asturias
  4. ) Balearic Islands
  5. ) Basque/ País Vasco
  6. ) Canary Islands
  7. ) Castilla - La Mancha
  8. ) Castilla y Leon
  9. ) Catalonia
  10. ) Extremadura
  11. ) Galicia
  12. ) Rioja
  13. ) Madrid
  14. ) Murcia
  15. ) Navarra
  16. ) Valencia
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List the 3 base aging qualifications of Spanish wine

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Noble: min. 18 mo. in cask of less than 600L or bottle
Añejo: min. 24 mo. in cask of less than 600L or bottle
Viejo: 36 mo. and demonstrates marked oxidative qualities

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List the 3 elevated aging requirements for DO/DOCa of Spanish wine

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Crianza:
RED: min. 24 mo. including at least 6 mo. in oak (max. 300L)
WHITE/ROSE: min. 18 mo. including at least 6 mo. in oak (max. 300L)

Reserva:
RED: min. 36 mo. including 24 mo. in oak (max. 300L)
WHITE/ROSE: min. 24 mo. including 6 mo. in oak (max. 300L)

Gran Reserva:
RED: min. 60 mo. including 18 mo. in oak (max 300L)
WHITE/ROSE: min. 48 mo. including at least 6 mo. in oak (max. 300L)

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What styles of wine are authorized in Bierzo DO?

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  1. ) Blanco
  2. ) Rosado: min. 50% Mencía, plus Garnacha Tintorera and Palomino
  3. ) Tinto: min. 70% Mencía
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes of Bierzo DO?

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Recommended: Doña Blanca, Godello

Authorized: Malvasía, Palomino

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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes of Bierzo DO?

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Recommended: Mencía

Authorized: Garnacha Tintorera

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When was Bierzo DO founded?

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1989

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What are the styles of wine authorized in Tierra de León DO?

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  1. ) Blanco: min. 50% recommended white grapes
  2. ) Rosado: min. 60% recommended red grapes plus other white and/or red grapes
  3. ) Tinto: min. 60% recommended red grapes
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When was Tierra de León DO founded ?

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2007

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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes of Tierra de León DO?

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Recommended: Verdejo, Albarín Blanco (not Albariño) , Godello

Authorized: Malvasía, Palomino (Palomino isn’t allowed for new plantings)

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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes of Tierra de León DO?

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Recommended: Prieto Picudo, Mencía

Authorized: Garnacha, Tempranillo

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What are the authorized styles of wine in Arlanza DO?

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  1. ) Blanco
  2. ) Rosado: 50-100% Tinta del País, plus red/white authorized grapes
  3. ) Tinto: 50-100% Tinta del Paíd
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What are the recommended white grapes of Alanza DO?

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Recommended: nerp

Authorized: Albilla, Viura

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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes of Arlanza DO?

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Recommended: Tinta del País (Tempranillo)

Authorized: Garnacha, Mencía, Cabernet Sauv., Petit Verdot, Merlot

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When was Arlanza DO founded?

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2007

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List the wine styles allowed in Ribera del Duero DO?

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  1. ) Rosado; min. 50% authorized red grapes

2. ) Tinto: 75% Tinta del País, max. 5% Garnacha, Albillo Mayor

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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes of Ribera del Douro?

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  • none bitch
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes of Ribera del Douro DO?

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Recommended: Tinto del País/ Tinto Fino (Tempranillo)

Authorized: Garnacha, Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Albillo Mayor

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What are the amended aging requirements in Ribera del Duero DO?

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1.) Crianza:
Rosado: min. 18 mo. including 6 mo. in oak (approx. 225L capacity)
Tinto: min. 24 mo. including 12 mo. in oak (approx. 225L capacity)
2.) Riserva (Tinto only): min. 3 yrs. including 12 mo. in oak
3.) Gran Reserva (Tinto only): min. 24 mo. in oak and 36 mo. in bottle

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When was the Ribera del Duero DO established?

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1982

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What styles of wine are allowed in Arribes DO?

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  1. ) Blanco: 60% Malvasía
  2. ) Rosado: 60% recommended red grapes, plus other white/red grapes
  3. ) Tinto: min. 60% recommended red varieties
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes of Arribes DO?

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Recommended: Malvasía

Authorized: Verdejo, Albilla

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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes of Arribes DO?

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Recommended: Juan García, Rufete, Tempranillo

Authorized: Mencía, Garnacha

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Besides Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva, what are the additional aging requirements in Arribes DO?

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  1. ) Roble: wines must be aged in oak for at least 3 mo.

2. ) Fermentado en Barrica: wines must be fermented and kept in oak for min. 3 mo.

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When was Arribes DO founded?

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2007

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What are the styles allowed in Cigales DO?

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  1. ) Blanco: min. 50% Verdejo
  2. ) Rosado: min. 50% recommended red and white varietals
  3. ) Tinto: min. 50% recommended red varietals
  4. ) Vino Dulce (Blanco, Rosado, Tinto): 50% recommended red and white varietals
  5. ) Vino Espumoso: min. 50% recommended red and white varietals
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80
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Are C/R/GR eligible for both white and red wines in Cigales DO?

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  • Tinto only
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81
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes for Arribes DO?

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Recommended: Verdejo

Authorized: Albillo, Viura, Sauv Blanc

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82
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes of Arribes DO?

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Recommended: Tinto del País, Garnacha Tinta, Garnacha Gris

Authorized: Cab Sauv, Merlot, Syrah

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83
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When was Arribes DO founded?

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1991

84
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What are the styles of wine allowed in Tierra del Vino de Zamora DO?

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  1. ) Blanco: min. 60% recommended white wines
  2. ) Clarette: 30% Tempranillo plus other varieties (max. 40% authorized varieties)
  3. ) Rosado: min. 60% Tempranillo plus other authorized varieties
  4. ) Tinto: min. 75% Tempranillo plus other authorized red grapes
85
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes of Tierra del Vino de Zamora DO?

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Recommended: Malvasía, Moscatel de Grane Menudo, Verdejo

Authorized: Albillo, Palomino, Godello

86
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes of Tierra del Vino de Zamora?

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Recommended: Tempranillo

Authorized: Garnacha, Cabernet Sauv

87
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When was Tierra del Vino de Zamora DO founded?

A

2007

88
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When was Toro DO founded?

A

1987

89
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What are the styles of wine produced in Toro DO?

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  1. ) Blanco: min. 85% Malvasía, or 100% Verdejo
  2. ) Rosado: min. 75% Tinto de Toro, or 100% Garnacha
  3. ) Tinto: min. 75% Tinto de Toro
90
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Toro DO?

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Recommended: None

Authorized: Malvasía, Verdejo

91
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Toro DO?

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Recommended: Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo)

Authorized: Garnacha

92
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What are the amended C/R/GR aging requirements in Toro DO?

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  1. ) Crianza: min. 24 mo. including at least 6 mo. in oak (max. 330L)
  2. ) Reserva: min. 46 mo. including at least 12 mo. in oak
  3. ) Gran Reserva: min. 60 mo. including at least 18 mo. in oak
93
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What are the styles of wine allowed in Rueda DO?

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  1. ) Blanco: min. 50% Verdejo
  2. ) Varietal Verdejo and Sauvignon: min. 85% of each respectively
  3. ) Rosado: min. 50% red varietals
  4. ) Tinto
  5. ) Vino Espumoso: min. 50% Verdejo for seco or semiseco, min. 85% Verdejo for brut and brut nature
  6. ) Rueda Dorado (Vino de Licor)
94
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Rueda DO?

A

Recommended: Verdejo

Authorized: Sauvignon Blanc, Viura, Palomino Fino

95
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Rueda DO?

A

Recommended: Tempranillo

Authorized: Cab Sauvignon, Merlot, Garnacha

96
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When was Rueda DO founded ?

A

1980 (the first DO in Castilla y León)

97
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What are the amended C/R/GR aging requirements in Rueda DO?

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1.) Crianza
Blanco/Rosado: aged for min. 18 mo. including at least 6 mo. in oak (max. 330L)
Tinto: aged for min. 24 mo. including at least 6 mo. in oak (max. 330L)
2.) Reserva
Blanco/Rosado: aged for min 24 mo. including at least 6 mo. in oak
Tinto: aged for min. 36 mo. including at least 13 mo. in oak
3.) Gran Reserva
Blanco/Rosado: aged for min. 48 mo. including at least 6 mo. in oak
Tinto: aged for min. 24 mo. in oak and 36 mo. in bottle

98
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What are the additional aging requirements associated in Rueda DO?

A
  1. ) Rueda Dorado: min. 48 mo. including 24 mo. in oak
  2. ) Fermentado en Barrica: white wines that undergo fermentation for at least 3 mo. in oak no greater than 600L
  3. ) Vino Espumoso: traditional method, 9 mo. lees aging
99
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What are the 3 DOs in Basque/Paíd Vasco?

A
  1. ) Arabako Txakolina/ Chacolí de Álava DO
  2. ) Bozhaiko Txakolina/ Chacolí de Bizcaia DO
  3. ) Getariako Txakolina/ Chacolí de Guetaria DO
100
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What styles of wine are authorized in Arabako Txakolina/ Chacolí de Álava DO

A
  1. ) Blanco
  2. ) Blanco Fermentado Barrica : ferm. barrels no bigger than 350L
  3. ) Rosado: min. 50% Ondarribi Beltza
  4. ) Tinto
  5. ) Vendimia Tardía
  6. ) Vino Espumoso
101
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes of Arabako Txakolina/ Chacolí de Álava DO?

A

Recommended: Ondarrabi Zuri/Hondarribi Zuri

Authorized: (secondary white grapes may not account for more than 20% of producers total vineyard acreage)
Ondarrabi Zuri Zerratia (Petit Courbu), Izkiriota (Gros Manseng), Izkiriota Ttippia (Petit Manseng), Sauv. Blanc, Riesling, Chardonnay

102
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes of Arabako Txakolina/ Chacolí de Álava DO?

A

Recommended: Ondarrabi Beltza

Authorized: nerp

103
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What are the aging requirements for Vendemi Tardía?

A
  • aged in cask for up to Dec. 31st of year following the harvest, exact time decided per year by Consejo Regulador
104
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When was Arabako Txakolina/ Chacolí de Álava DO founded?

A

2001

105
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What styles of wine are authorized in Bizhaiko Txakolina/Chacolí de Bizkaia DO?

A
  1. ) Blanco

2. ) Blanco en Barrica de Fermentado: ferm. In

106
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Bizhaiko Txakolina/ Chacolí de Bizkaia DO?

A

Recommended: Ondarrabi Zuri/Hondarribi Zuri

Authorized: (secondary grapes may not exceed 20% of producers total vibeyard acreage)
Ondarrabi Zuri Zerratia (Petit Courbu), Mune Mahatsa (Folle Blancha), Izkiriota (Gros Menseng), Izkiriota Ttippia (Petit Menseng), Sauv Blanc, Riesling, Chardonnay

107
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Bizhaiko Txakolina/Chacolí de Bizkaia DO?

A

Recommended: Ondarrabi Beltza/Hondarribi Beltza

108
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When was Bizhaiko Txakolina/ Chacolí de Bizkaia DO founded?

A

1994

109
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What styles of wine are allowed in Getariako Txakolina/ Chacolí de Guetaria DO?

A
  1. ) Blanco

2. ) Blanco “Fermentado en Barrica”:

110
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Getariako Txakolina/ Chacolí de Guetaria DO?

A

Recommended: Ondarrabi Beltza

111
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Getariako Txakolina/ Chacolí de Guetaria DO?

A

Recommended: Ondarribi Zuri

Authorized (secondary grapes may not exceed 20% of producers total planting acreage): Ondarrabi Zuri Zerratia (Petit Courbu), Izkiriota (Gros Menseng), Riesling, Chardonnay

112
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When was Getariako Txakolina/ Chacolí de Guetaria DO founded?

A

1989

113
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What are the approved styles in Calatayud DO?

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  1. ) Blanco (Seco, Semiseco, Semidulce, Dulce)
  2. ) Rosado (S/SS/SD/D)
  3. ) Tinto
    * all 3 may be S/SS/SD/D and produced by carbonic maceración*
  4. ) Vino de Licor: only Garnacha Tinta, Macabéo, Moscatel de Alejandría authorized for fortified wine
  5. ) Vino Naturalmente Dulce
  6. ) Vino Espumoso
  7. ) Vino de Aguja (semi-sparkling)
  8. ) “Viñas Viejas”: old vine designation, wines must come vines at least 35 y/o
  9. ) Calatayud Superior: 85% old vine Garnacha Tinta (min. 50 y/o)
114
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Calatayud DO?

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Recommended/Authorized: Macabéo, Malvasía, Chardonnay, Garnacha Blanca, Gewürztraminer, Sauv Blanc, Modcatel de Alejandría

115
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Calatayud DO?

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Recommended/ Authorized: Bobal, Cab. Sauv., Garnacha Tinta, Mazuela, Merlot, Monastrell, Tempranillo, Syrah

116
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What are the aging requirements for Calatayud Superior?

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  • wines must be aged min. 6 mo. new or second use barrique and may not be released prior to 10 mo. after harvest
117
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What are the aging requirements for Vino de Licor?

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  • wines must be aged min. 24 mo. with at least 18 mo. in oak.
118
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When was Calatayud DO founded?

A

1989

119
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What are the styles of wine authorized in Campo de Borja DO?

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  1. ) Blanco (S/SS/SD/D)
  2. ) Rosado (S/SS/SD/D)
  3. ) Tinto (S/SS/SD/D)
  4. ) Vino de Licor (Monastrell)
  5. ) Vino Espumoso
  6. ) Vendimia Tardía
120
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Campo de Borja DO?

A

Recommended/ Authorized: Macabéo, Moscatel de Grano Menudo, Moscatel de Alejandría, Chardonnay, Garnacha Blanca, Sauv. Blanc, Verdejo

121
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Campo de Borja DO?

A

Recommended/Authorized: Garnacha, Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Cab. Sauv., Merlot, Syrah, Garnacha Tintorera

122
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What are the aging requirements for the label or “Roble”?

A
  • wines have been aged in oak (max. 600L) for min. of 45 days (Blanco) and 90 days (Tinto)
123
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When was Campo de Borja DO founded?

A

1980

124
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What styles of wine are allowed in Cariñena DO?

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  1. ) Blanco (S/SS/SD/D)
  2. ) Rosado (S/SS/SD/D)
  3. ) Tinto (S/SS/SD/D)
    * all may use carbonic maceración *
  4. ) Vino de Licor: Moscatel de Alejandría, Garnacha Tinta, Macabeo only
  5. ) Vino Naturalmente Dulce
  6. ) Vino Espumoso
  7. ) Vino de Aguja (semi-sparkling)
125
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Name a relevant producer from Cariñena

A
  1. ) Bodegas Paniza
  2. ) Bodegas San Valero
  3. ) Grandes Vinos y Viñorera
126
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Cariñena DO?

A

Recommended/Authorized: Chardonnay, Garnacha Blanca, Macabéo, Parallada, Moscatel de Alejandría

127
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Cariñena DO?

A

Recommended/Authorized: Cariñena (Mazuela), Garnacha Tinta, Cab Sauv., Juan Ibáñez, Tempranillo, Monastrell, Merlot, Vidadillo, Syrah

128
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When was Cariñena DO founded?

A

1932

129
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What are the authorized styles for Somontano DO?

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  1. ) Blanco (S/SS/SD/D)
  2. ) Rosado (S/SS/SD/D)
  3. ) Tinto (S/SS/SD/D)
  4. ) Vino de Licor
  5. ) Vino Espumoso
  6. ) Vino Naturalmente Dulce
130
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Somontano DO?

A

Recommended/Authorized: Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Garnacha Blanca, Alcáñon, Riesling, Sauv. Blanc

131
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Somontano DO?

A

Recommended/Authorized: Cab. Sauv., Merlot, Tempranillo, Syrah, Garnacha Tinta, Moristel, Pinot Noir, Parraleta

132
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When was Somontano DO founded?

A

1984

133
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What are the two mountain ranges associated with Rioja DOCa?

A
  1. ) Cantabrian (NW)

2. ) Pyrenees (NE)

134
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What is the main river that flows through Rioja DOCa?

A
  • the Ebro River
135
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What are the 3 subzones of Rioja DOCa?

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  1. ) Rioja Alta (La Rioja)
  2. ) Rioja Oriental (Navarre)
  3. ) Rioja Alavesa (País Vasco)
136
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What are the styles of wine authorized in Rioja DOCa?

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  1. ) Vino Espumoso Calidad: Traditional Method Blanco or Rosado following the same assemblage requirements as still Blanco or Rosado wines
  2. ) Blanco: 100% authorized grapes, only principal white grapes may account for more than 50% of the blend
  3. ) Rosado: min. 25% combined Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Garnacha Tinta, Maturana Tinta and Graciano
  4. ) Tinto: min. 95% authorized red grapes if de stemmed, min. 85% authorized red grapes of whole clusters or whole berries are used.
137
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What are the principal and secondary white grapes of Rioja DOCa?

A

Principal: Viura, Chardonnay, Sauv. Blanc, Verdejo

Secondary: Malvasía, Garnacha Blanca, Tempranillo Blanca, Maturana Blanca, Turruntés(different than Torrontés)

138
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What are the principal and secondary red grapes of Rioja DOCa?

A

Principal: Tempranillo

Secondary: Garnacha, Mazuelo, Graciano, Maturana Tinta

139
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Is Chaptilization legal in Rioja DOCa?

A
  • nerp
140
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What are the aging requirements for Vino Espumoso Calidad, Reserva, Gran Añada?

A

Calidad: min. 15 mo. on the lees from the date of tirage prior to disgorgement
Reserva: min. 24 mo. on the lees from the date of tirage prior to disgorgement
Gran Añada: min. 36 mo. on the lees from the date of tirage prior to disgorgement

141
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What are aging requirements for Rioja DOCa?

A

Crianza:
Blanco/Rosado: 24 mo. at least 6 mo. in oak (remainder may be in oak, bottle or stainless steel)
Tinto: min. 24 mo. at least 12 mo. in oak

Reserva:
Blanco/Rosado: min. 24 mo. at least 6 mo. in oak (remainder may be in oak, bottle or stainless steel)
Tinto: min. 36 mo. including 12 mo. in oak and 6 mo. in bottle

Gran Reserva:
Blanca/Rosado: min. 48 mo. including min. 6 mo. in oak (remainder may be in oak or bottle)
Tinto: min. 60 mo. including 24 mo. in oak and 24 mo. in bottle

142
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Besides aging, what are the qualifications for Vino Espumosa Calidad ?

A
  1. ) Traditional Method
  2. ) Only manual harvesting
  3. ) The entire process, from ferment to label post disgorgement prior to release, must happen at the same location. The wine may not be transported at any time
  4. ) No additions, coloring or filtration
  5. ) Transfer method is approved for bottles smaller than 750ml and larger than 3L
  6. ) Viño Espumosa Gran Añada must come entirely from a single vintage and state that vintage on the bottle
143
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What are the sweetness levels for Viño Espumoso Calidad?

A
  1. ) Brut Nature: less than 3 g/l of RS, and has not received dosage
  2. ) Extra Brut: max 6 g/l of RS
  3. ) Brut: max 12 g/l of RS
144
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What are the 5 five subzones of Navarre DO?

A
  1. ) Ribera Alta
  2. ) Ribera Baja
  3. ) Baja Moñtana
  4. ) Tierra Estella
  5. ) Valdizarbe
145
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What styles of wine are authorized in Navarre DO?

A
  1. ) Blanco
  2. ) Rosado (Garnacha)
  3. ) Tinto
  4. ) Vino de Licor (Muscatel)
146
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Navarre DO?

A

Recommended/Authorized: Garnacha Blanca, Viura, Malvasía, Moscatel de Grano Menudo, Chardonnay, Sauv. Blanc

147
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Navarre DO?

A

Recommended/Authorized: Tempranillo, Garnacha Tinta, Graciano, Mazuelo, Cab Sauv, Merlot, Syrah, Pinot Noir

148
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What is the exception for Navarre DO Crianza Tinto?

A
  • must be aged for 24 mo. with at least 9 mo. in oak (max 330L)
149
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When was Navarre DO founded ?

A

1933

150
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What are the 12 Vi de Vila in Priorat DOCa?

A
  1. ) La Morera de Monstant
  2. ) Gratallops
  3. ) Bellmunt del Priorat
  4. ) Escaladei
  5. ) Porrera
  6. ) Poboleda
  7. ) La Vilella Baixa
  8. ) La Vilella Alta
  9. ) El Lloar
  10. ) Masos del Terme de Falset
  11. ) Solanes del Terme de El Molar
  12. ) Torroja del Priorat
151
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What are the styles of wine authorized in Priorat DOCa?

A
  1. ) Blanco/Blanc
  2. ) Rosado/Rosat
  3. ) Tinto/Negre
  4. ) Vino Rancio/Vi Ranci (oxidized wine)
  5. ) Mistela (Negre and Blanc)
  6. ) Vino Dulce Natural/ Vi Dolç Natural

wines may be labeled with authorized varietal with at least 85%

152
Q

What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Priorat DOCa?

A

Recommended/Authorized: Garnatxa Blanc, Macabeu, Pedro Ximénez, Chenin Blanc, Moscatel d’Alexandria, Moscatel de Gran Petit, Xarel lo, Picapoll, Viognier

153
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Priorat DOCa?

A

Recommended: Garnatxa Negra, Samsó/Carinyena (Cariñena)

Authorized: Garnatxa Peluda, Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo), Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot, Picapoll Negre

154
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What does a bottle labeled Vi de Vila” mean for the wine?

A
  • wines must contain min. 60% recommended varieties, or min. 50% recommended varieties if only one is present
155
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When was Priorat DOCa founded?

A
  • 2000 (as DOQ by Catalon)

- 2009 (by Spain)

156
Q

What are the 4 zones of Ribera del Duero DO?

A
  1. ) Valladolid
  2. ) Burgos
  3. ) Soria
  4. ) Segovia
157
Q

What styles of wines are authorized in Alella DO?

A
  • all wines can be labeled by authorized variety if it’s 85% of blend*
    1. ) Blanco/Blanc
    2. ) Rosado/Rosat
    3. ) Tinto/Negre
    4. ) Vino Rancio/ Vi Ranci: Garnatxa (Blanc and/or Negre)
    5. ) Vino Dulce Natural/ Vi Dolç Natural
    6. ) Mistela (Blanc)
    7. ) Vino Aguja/ Vi d’Aguella
    8. ) Vino Espumoso/ Vi Escumoso: Traditional with at least 3.5 bars of atmosphere
    9. ) Vino de Licor/ Vi de Licor
158
Q

What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Alella DO?

A

Recommended: Pansà Blanca (Xarel lo), Garnatxa Blanca

Authorized: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Macabeo, Malvasía, Moscatell de Gra Petit, Parellada, Picapoli Blanc, Sauv. Blanc

159
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Alella DO?

A

Recommended: Garnatxa Negra

Authorized: Cab Sauv, Garnatxa Peluda, Merlot, Monastrell, Pinot Noir, Samsó/Carinyena , Sumoll, Syrah, Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo)

160
Q

What are the aging requirements for Vino Rancio?

A
  • min. 12 mo. in oak

- min. 36 mo. in oak (Crianza)

161
Q

When was Alella DO founded ?

A

1953

162
Q

What are the authorized styles of wine in Catalunya DO?

A
  • wine may be labeled as varietal if it uses 85% authorized grapes*
    1. ) Blanco/Blanc
    2. ) Rosado/Rosat
    3. ) Tinto/Negre
    4. ) Vino de Licor/Vi de licor
    5. ) Vino de Aguja
163
Q

What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Catalunya DO?

A

Recommended: Garnatxa Blanca, Macabeu, Paralleda, Sauv Blanc, Moscatell de Frontignan, Moscatel d’Alessandria, Chardonnay, Riesling , Xarel lo (Pansà Blanc)

Authorized: Chenin Blanc, Gewurztraminer, Malvasia (Subirat), Picapoll, Pedro Ximènez

164
Q

What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Catalunya DO?

A

Recommended: Garnatxa Negra (Lledoner), Garnatxa Peluda, Samsó/Carinyena (Cariñena), Ull de Libre (Tempranillo), Cab Franc, Cab Sauv, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Trepa

Authorized: Syrah, Garnatxa Tintera (Alicante Bouschet

165
Q

When was Catalunya DO founded?

A

-1999

166
Q

What regions can produce Cava DO?

A
  1. ) Aragón
  2. ) Basque
  3. ) Catalunya
  4. ) Extremadura
  5. ) La Rioja
  6. ) Navarre
  7. ) Valencia
167
Q

What styles of wines are produced under Cava DO?

A

1.) Escumós/Espumoso (Blanc and Rosat)

168
Q

What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Cava DO?

A

Recommended: Parellada, Macabeu, Xarel-lo

Authorized: Chardonnay, Malvasía

169
Q

What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Cava DO?

A

Recommended/Authorized: Pinot Noir, Monastrell, Garnatxa Negre , Trepat (only legally allowed for Rosat)

170
Q

What are the sweetness levels for Cava DO?

A
Brut Nature: 0-3 g/l
Extra Brut: 0-6 g/l
Brut: 0-12 g/l
Extra Dry (Extra Sec): 12-17 g/l
Dry (Sec): 17-32 g/l
Semi-dry (Semi-Sec): 32-50 g/l
Sweet (Dolç): 50+ g/l
171
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What are the aging requirements for Cava DO?

A

Cava: min. 9 mo. on lees
Reserva: min. 15 mo. on lees
Gran Reserva: min. 30 mo. on lees (Brut, Extra Brut, Brut Nature)
Cava de Paratge (Paraje): min: 36 mo. on lees

172
Q

What are the requirements for Cava de Paratge?

A
  1. ) must be Brut, Extra, Brut, Brut Nature
  2. ) no acidification
  3. ) since estate categories must be hand harvested
  4. ) vines must be 10 years old
  5. ) min. 36 mo. tirage
  6. ) wine must be vintage dated
  7. ) min. TA is 5.5 g/l
173
Q

When was Cava DO founded ?

A
  • 1986 (revisited 2016)
174
Q

What are the authorized styles of wine in Penedès DO?

A
  • wines may be labeled with authorized variety if at least 85% of wine*
    1. ) Blanc
    2. ) Rosat
    3. ) Negre
    4. ) Vi Dolç Natural: Vi de Licor, wines harvested at min. must weight of 240 g/l
    5. ) Vino Dulç di Raïm Sobremadurant: Vi de Licor made from overripe grapes
    6. ) Vi d’Agulla: semi sparkling (1-2.5 bars atmos.)
    7. ) Vi Escumós: traditional method, 3.5 bars atoms.)
175
Q

What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Penedès DO?

A

Recommended/Authorized: Macabeu, Parellada, Xarel-lo, Subirat Parent (Malvasía), Moscatell d’Alexandria, Moscatell de Gra Petit, Malvasía de Sitges, Chardonnay, Sauv Blanc, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Chenin Blanc

176
Q

What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Penedès DO?

A

Recommended/Authorized: Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo), Garnatxa Negre, Samsó/Cariñena (Cariñena), Monastrell, Cab Sauv., Can Franc, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot

177
Q

When was Penedès DO founded?

A
  • 1960
178
Q

What styles of wine does Conca de Barberá produce?

A
  • all authorized varietals can be named at 85% of blend*
    1. ) Blanc
    2. ) Rosat
    3. ) Negre
    4. ) Vi de Licor
    5. ) Vi Ranci
    6. ) Vi Dolç Natural
    7. ) Mistela
    8. ) Vi d’Agulla (semi sparkling)
    9. ) Vi Escumoso: at least 3.5 bars atmos., traditional method
179
Q

What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Conca de Barberà DO?

A

Recommended: Macabeu, Chardonnay, Garnatxa Blanca, Chenin Blanc, Moscatel de Gra Petit, Parellada, Sauv. Blanc

Authorized: Moscatel d’Alexandria

180
Q

What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Conca de Barbarà DO?

A

Recommended/Authorized: Cab Franc, Cab Sauv, Garnatxa Negra, Monastrell, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Syrah, Trepat, Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo) , Samsó/Carinyena (Cariñena)

181
Q

When was Conca de Barberá founded?

A
  • 1985
182
Q

What are the 7 subzones of Costers del Segre DO?

A
  1. ) Urgell
  2. ) Garrigues
  3. ) Pallars Jussá
  4. ) Raimat
  5. ) Artesa de Segre
  6. ) Segrià
  7. ) Vall del Riucorb
183
Q

What styles of wine are authorized in Costers del Segre DO?

A
  • wine can be labeled varietally at 85%*
    1. ) Blanco
    2. ) Rosato
    3. ) Tinto
    4. ) Vino de Licor
    5. ) Vino de Aguja
    6. ) Vino Espumoso: traditional method at 3.5 bars atmos.
184
Q

What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Costers del Segre DO?

A

Recommended: Chardonnay, Garnacha Blanca, Macabeu, Moscatel d’Alexandria, Parellada, Riesling, Sauv Blanc, Subirat Parent (Malvasía)

Authorized: Moscatel de Gra Petit, Albariño

185
Q

What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Costera del Segre DO?

A

Recommended/Authorized: Cab Sauv., Samsó/Carinyena (Carignan), Garnatxa Negre, Merlot, Monastrell, Syrah, Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo), Trepat, Pinot Noir

186
Q

When was Costers del Segre DO founded?

A

-1988

187
Q

What are the 2 subzones of Empordà DO?

A
  1. ) Alt Empordà

2. ) Baix Empordà

188
Q

What styles of wine are authorized in Empordà DO?

A
  • can be labeled by authorized varietally at 85%*
    1. ) Blanco
    2. ) Rosato
    3. ) Tinto
    4. ) Garnatxa de l’empordà: Vi di Licor , “rubí” with Garnatxa Negre, “ambre” with Garnatxa Blanca
    5. ) Moscatell de l’Empordà: “vi Dolç natural” with min. must weight of 270 g/l
    6. ) Vino de Aguja
    7. ) Vino Espumoso
    8. ) Mistela (Blanca/Tinto)
    9. ) Vi de räims sobremadurat: vi de licor from overripe grapes (Blanco only)
189
Q

What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Empordà DO?

A

Recommended: Garnatxa Blanca, Macabeu, Mosctal d’Alexandria

Authorized: Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Moscatel de Gra Petit, Picapoll, Sauv Blanc, Xarel-lo

190
Q

What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Empordà DO?

A

Recommended: Samsó/Carinyena (Cariñena), Garnatxa Negre (Lledoner Negre)

Authorized: Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Merlot, Monastrell, Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo), Syrah, Garnatxa Peluda

191
Q

When was Empordà DO founded?

A
  • 1975
192
Q

What styles of wine are allowed in Montsant DO?

A
  • authorized grapes allowed to be labeled varietally at 85%*
    1. ) Blanco
    2. ) Rosato
    3. ) Tinto
    4. ) Vino Rancio: white or red authorized grapes (fortified)
    5. ) Mistela (Blanca/Negre)
    6. ) Garnatxa de Montsant: Vi de Licor
    7. ) Vino Dulce Natural
    8. ) Vimblanc: Vi de Licor, 100% Pansà (dried grapes, fortified)
193
Q

What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Montsant DO?

A

Recommended/Authorized: Chardonnay, Garnatxa Blanca, Macabeu, Pansà Blanca (Xarel-lo), Moscatell de Pra Petit, Parellada

194
Q

What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Montsant DO?

A

Recommended/Authorized: Cab Sauv, Samsó/Carinyena, Garnatxa Negre, Garnatxa Peluda, Merlot, Monastrell, Picapoll Negre, Syrah, Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo)

195
Q

When was Montsant DO founded?

A

-2002 (this area was previously a subzone of Terragona DO known as “Falset”)

196
Q

What are the authorized grapes of Pla de Bages DO?

A
  • wines with authorized grapes can be labeled varietally at 85%*
    1. ) Blanca
    2. ) Rosado
    3. ) Tinta
    4. ) Vino de Aguja
    5. ) Vino Espumoso
    6. ) Vino Rancio
    7. ) Mistela
    8. ) Vino Dulce Natural
197
Q

What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Pla de Bages DO?

A

Recommended: Macabeu, Chardonnay, Picapoll, Parellada

Authorized: Sauv Blanc, Gewürztraminer

198
Q

What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Pla de Bages DO?

A

Recommended: Cab Sauv, Garnatxa Negre, Merlot, Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo), Sumoll

Authorized: Cab Franc, Syrah

199
Q

When was Pla de Bages DO founded?

A
  • 2006
200
Q

What styles of wine are allowed in Tarragona DO?

A
  • authorized grapes labeled varietally at 85%*
    1. ) Blanca
    2. ) Rosado
    3. ) Tinto
    4. ) Vino de Aguja
    5. ) Vino Espumoso
    6. ) Vino Rancio
    7. ) Mistela
    8. ) Moscatell de Tarragona: Vi de Licor from Moscatell d’Alexandria and Moscatell de Gra Petit
    9. ) Garnatxa de Tarragona : Vi de Licor from Garnatxa Blanca/Negre
    10. ) Vimblanc
201
Q

What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Tarragona DO?

A

Recommended/Authorized: Chardonnay, Garnatxa Blanca, Macabeu, Xarel-lo, Moscatell de Gra Petit, Moscatell d’Alexandria, Parellada, Sauv Blanc, Subirat Parent (Malvasía)

202
Q

What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Tarragona DO?

A

Recommended/Authorized: Cab Sauv, Sumoll, Samsó/Carinyena, Garnatxa Negre, Merlot, Garrut (Monastrell), Syrah, Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo), Pinot Noir

203
Q

When was Tarragona DO founded?

A
  • 1947
204
Q

What styles of wine are allowed in Terra Alta DO?

A
  • authorized grapes labeled varietally at 85%*
    1. ) Blanca
    2. ) Rosado
    3. ) Tinto
    4. ) Vino Rancio
    5. ) Vino Dulce Natural
    6. ) Mistela
    7. ) Vino Garnacha
    8. ) Vino Aguja
    9. ) Vino Espumoso
205
Q

What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Terra Alta DO?

A

Recommended: Garnatxa Blanca, Macabeu, Parellada

Authorized: Sauv Blanc, Moscatell de Gra Petit, Moscatell d’Alexandria, Chardonnay, Pedro Ximenez, Chenin Blanc

206
Q

What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Terra Alta DO?

A

Recommended: Garnatxa Negre, Garnatxa Peluda, Samsó/Carinyena

Authorized: Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo), Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Syrah, Merlot, Garnatxa Tintera (Alicante Bouschet)

207
Q

When was Terra Alta DO founded?

A
  • 1972