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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
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
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?
- no, bitch
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Is acidification allowed in Rías Baixas DO?
- hellz yea
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What does cold maceración offer winemaking?
- offers length and structure to the wine
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What does extended lees contact offer winemaking ?
- preserves freshness
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What are the authorized styles of wine in Ribeira Sacra DO?
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?
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?
Authorized: Garnacha Tintorera, Mouráton Recommended: Mencía, Merenzao, Brancellao, Sousón, Caiño Tinto, Tempranillo
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When was Ribeira Sacra DO founded?
1996
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Name a producer from the Chantada subzone of Riberia Sacra DO?
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?
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
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
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
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
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?
1945
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes of Valdeorras DO?
Recommended: Godello, Dona Branca Authorized: Palomino Fino
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes of Valdeorras DO?
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?
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?
1. ) Valle de Monterrei | 2. ) Ladera de Monterrei
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What are the 2 authorized styles of wine in Monterrei DO?
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?
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?
Recommended: Mencía, Merenzao (Bastardo) Authorized: Caiño Tinto, Sousón, Araúxa (Tempranillo)
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What year was the Monterrei DO founded?
1996
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What year was Ribeiro DO founded?
1932 (updated 2016)
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What are the 5 styles of wine approved in Ribeiro DO?
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?
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?
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?
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
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
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?
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?
Recommended: Doña Blanca, Godello Authorized: Malvasía, Palomino
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes of Bierzo DO?
Recommended: Mencía Authorized: Garnacha Tintorera
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When was Bierzo DO founded?
1989
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What are the styles of wine authorized in Tierra de León DO?
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 ?
2007
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes of Tierra de León DO?
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?
Recommended: Prieto Picudo, Mencía Authorized: Garnacha, Tempranillo
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What are the authorized styles of wine in Arlanza DO?
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?
Recommended: nerp Authorized: Albilla, Viura
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes of Arlanza DO?
Recommended: Tinta del País (Tempranillo) Authorized: Garnacha, Mencía, Cabernet Sauv., Petit Verdot, Merlot
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When was Arlanza DO founded?
2007
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List the wine styles allowed in Ribera del Duero DO?
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?
- none bitch
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes of Ribera del Douro DO?
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?
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?
1982
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What styles of wine are allowed in Arribes DO?
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?
Recommended: Malvasía Authorized: Verdejo, Albilla
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes of Arribes DO?
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?
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?
2007
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What are the styles allowed in Cigales DO?
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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Are C/R/GR eligible for both white and red wines in Cigales DO?
- Tinto only
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes for Arribes DO?
Recommended: Verdejo Authorized: Albillo, Viura, Sauv Blanc
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes of Arribes DO?
Recommended: Tinto del País, Garnacha Tinta, Garnacha Gris Authorized: Cab Sauv, Merlot, Syrah
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When was Arribes DO founded?
1991
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What are the styles of wine allowed in Tierra del Vino de Zamora DO?
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
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes of Tierra del Vino de Zamora DO?
Recommended: Malvasía, Moscatel de Grane Menudo, Verdejo Authorized: Albillo, Palomino, Godello
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes of Tierra del Vino de Zamora?
Recommended: Tempranillo Authorized: Garnacha, Cabernet Sauv
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When was Tierra del Vino de Zamora DO founded?
2007
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When was Toro DO founded?
1987
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What are the styles of wine produced in Toro DO?
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
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Toro DO?
Recommended: None Authorized: Malvasía, Verdejo
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Toro DO?
Recommended: Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo) Authorized: Garnacha
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What are the amended C/R/GR aging requirements in Toro DO?
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
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What are the styles of wine allowed in Rueda DO?
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)
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Rueda DO?
Recommended: Verdejo Authorized: Sauvignon Blanc, Viura, Palomino Fino
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Rueda DO?
Recommended: Tempranillo Authorized: Cab Sauvignon, Merlot, Garnacha
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When was Rueda DO founded ?
1980 (the first DO in Castilla y León)
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What are the amended C/R/GR aging requirements in Rueda DO?
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
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What are the additional aging requirements associated in Rueda DO?
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
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What are the 3 DOs in Basque/Paíd Vasco?
1. ) Arabako Txakolina/ Chacolí de Álava DO 2. ) Bozhaiko Txakolina/ Chacolí de Bizcaia DO 3. ) Getariako Txakolina/ Chacolí de Guetaria DO
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What styles of wine are authorized in Arabako Txakolina/ Chacolí de Álava DO
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
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes of Arabako Txakolina/ Chacolí de Álava DO?
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
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes of Arabako Txakolina/ Chacolí de Álava DO?
Recommended: Ondarrabi Beltza Authorized: nerp
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What are the aging requirements for Vendemi Tardía?
- aged in cask for up to Dec. 31st of year following the harvest, exact time decided per year by Consejo Regulador
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When was Arabako Txakolina/ Chacolí de Álava DO founded?
2001
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What styles of wine are authorized in Bizhaiko Txakolina/Chacolí de Bizkaia DO?
1. ) Blanco | 2. ) Blanco en Barrica de Fermentado: ferm. In
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Bizhaiko Txakolina/ Chacolí de Bizkaia DO?
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
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Bizhaiko Txakolina/Chacolí de Bizkaia DO?
Recommended: Ondarrabi Beltza/Hondarribi Beltza
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When was Bizhaiko Txakolina/ Chacolí de Bizkaia DO founded?
1994
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What styles of wine are allowed in Getariako Txakolina/ Chacolí de Guetaria DO?
1. ) Blanco | 2. ) Blanco “Fermentado en Barrica”:
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Getariako Txakolina/ Chacolí de Guetaria DO?
Recommended: Ondarrabi Beltza
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Getariako Txakolina/ Chacolí de Guetaria DO?
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
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When was Getariako Txakolina/ Chacolí de Guetaria DO founded?
1989
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What are the approved styles in Calatayud DO?
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)
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Calatayud DO?
Recommended/Authorized: Macabéo, Malvasía, Chardonnay, Garnacha Blanca, Gewürztraminer, Sauv Blanc, Modcatel de Alejandría
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Calatayud DO?
Recommended/ Authorized: Bobal, Cab. Sauv., Garnacha Tinta, Mazuela, Merlot, Monastrell, Tempranillo, Syrah
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What are the aging requirements for Calatayud Superior?
- wines must be aged min. 6 mo. new or second use barrique and may not be released prior to 10 mo. after harvest
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What are the aging requirements for Vino de Licor?
- wines must be aged min. 24 mo. with at least 18 mo. in oak.
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When was Calatayud DO founded?
1989
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What are the styles of wine authorized in Campo de Borja DO?
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
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Campo de Borja DO?
Recommended/ Authorized: Macabéo, Moscatel de Grano Menudo, Moscatel de Alejandría, Chardonnay, Garnacha Blanca, Sauv. Blanc, Verdejo
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Campo de Borja DO?
Recommended/Authorized: Garnacha, Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Cab. Sauv., Merlot, Syrah, Garnacha Tintorera
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What are the aging requirements for the label or “Roble”?
- wines have been aged in oak (max. 600L) for min. of 45 days (Blanco) and 90 days (Tinto)
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When was Campo de Borja DO founded?
1980
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What styles of wine are allowed in Cariñena DO?
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)
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Name a relevant producer from Cariñena
1. ) Bodegas Paniza 2. ) Bodegas San Valero 3. ) Grandes Vinos y Viñorera
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Cariñena DO?
Recommended/Authorized: Chardonnay, Garnacha Blanca, Macabéo, Parallada, Moscatel de Alejandría
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Cariñena DO?
Recommended/Authorized: Cariñena (Mazuela), Garnacha Tinta, Cab Sauv., Juan Ibáñez, Tempranillo, Monastrell, Merlot, Vidadillo, Syrah
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When was Cariñena DO founded?
1932
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What are the authorized styles for Somontano DO?
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
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Somontano DO?
Recommended/Authorized: Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Garnacha Blanca, Alcáñon, Riesling, Sauv. Blanc
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Somontano DO?
Recommended/Authorized: Cab. Sauv., Merlot, Tempranillo, Syrah, Garnacha Tinta, Moristel, Pinot Noir, Parraleta
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When was Somontano DO founded?
1984
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What are the two mountain ranges associated with Rioja DOCa?
1. ) Cantabrian (NW) | 2. ) Pyrenees (NE)
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What is the main river that flows through Rioja DOCa?
- the Ebro River
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What are the 3 subzones of Rioja DOCa?
1. ) Rioja Alta (La Rioja) 2. ) Rioja Oriental (Navarre) 3. ) Rioja Alavesa (País Vasco)
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What are the styles of wine authorized in Rioja DOCa?
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.
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What are the principal and secondary white grapes of Rioja DOCa?
Principal: Viura, Chardonnay, Sauv. Blanc, Verdejo Secondary: Malvasía, Garnacha Blanca, Tempranillo Blanca, Maturana Blanca, Turruntés(different than Torrontés)
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What are the principal and secondary red grapes of Rioja DOCa?
Principal: Tempranillo Secondary: Garnacha, Mazuelo, Graciano, Maturana Tinta
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Is Chaptilization legal in Rioja DOCa?
- nerp
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What are the aging requirements for Vino Espumoso Calidad, Reserva, Gran Añada?
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
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What are aging requirements for Rioja DOCa?
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
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Besides aging, what are the qualifications for Vino Espumosa Calidad ?
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
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What are the sweetness levels for Viño Espumoso Calidad?
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
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What are the 5 five subzones of Navarre DO?
1. ) Ribera Alta 2. ) Ribera Baja 3. ) Baja Moñtana 4. ) Tierra Estella 5. ) Valdizarbe
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What styles of wine are authorized in Navarre DO?
1. ) Blanco 2. ) Rosado (Garnacha) 3. ) Tinto 4. ) Vino de Licor (Muscatel)
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Navarre DO?
Recommended/Authorized: Garnacha Blanca, Viura, Malvasía, Moscatel de Grano Menudo, Chardonnay, Sauv. Blanc
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Navarre DO?
Recommended/Authorized: Tempranillo, Garnacha Tinta, Graciano, Mazuelo, Cab Sauv, Merlot, Syrah, Pinot Noir
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What is the exception for Navarre DO Crianza Tinto?
- must be aged for 24 mo. with at least 9 mo. in oak (max 330L)
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When was Navarre DO founded ?
1933
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What are the 12 Vi de Vila in Priorat DOCa?
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
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What are the styles of wine authorized in Priorat DOCa?
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%*
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Priorat DOCa?
Recommended/Authorized: Garnatxa Blanc, Macabeu, Pedro Ximénez, Chenin Blanc, Moscatel d’Alexandria, Moscatel de Gran Petit, Xarel lo, Picapoll, Viognier
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Priorat DOCa?
Recommended: Garnatxa Negra, Samsó/Carinyena (Cariñena) Authorized: Garnatxa Peluda, Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo), Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot, Picapoll Negre
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What does a bottle labeled Vi de Vila” mean for the wine?
- wines must contain min. 60% recommended varieties, or min. 50% recommended varieties if only one is present
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When was Priorat DOCa founded?
- 2000 (as DOQ by Catalon) | - 2009 (by Spain)
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What are the 4 zones of Ribera del Duero DO?
1. ) Valladolid 2. ) Burgos 3. ) Soria 4. ) Segovia
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What styles of wines are authorized in Alella DO?
* 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
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Alella DO?
Recommended: Pansà Blanca (Xarel lo), Garnatxa Blanca Authorized: Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Macabeo, Malvasía, Moscatell de Gra Petit, Parellada, Picapoli Blanc, Sauv. Blanc
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Alella DO?
Recommended: Garnatxa Negra Authorized: Cab Sauv, Garnatxa Peluda, Merlot, Monastrell, Pinot Noir, Samsó/Carinyena , Sumoll, Syrah, Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo)
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What are the aging requirements for Vino Rancio?
- min. 12 mo. in oak | - min. 36 mo. in oak (Crianza)
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When was Alella DO founded ?
1953
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What are the authorized styles of wine in Catalunya DO?
* 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
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Catalunya DO?
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
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Catalunya DO?
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
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When was Catalunya DO founded?
-1999
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What regions can produce Cava DO?
1. ) Aragón 2. ) Basque 3. ) Catalunya 4. ) Extremadura 5. ) La Rioja 6. ) Navarre 7. ) Valencia
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What styles of wines are produced under Cava DO?
1.) Escumós/Espumoso (Blanc and Rosat)
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Cava DO?
Recommended: Parellada, Macabeu, Xarel-lo Authorized: Chardonnay, Malvasía
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Cava DO?
Recommended/Authorized: Pinot Noir, Monastrell, Garnatxa Negre , Trepat (only legally allowed for Rosat)
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What are the sweetness levels for Cava DO?
``` 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 ```
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What are the aging requirements for Cava DO?
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
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What are the requirements for Cava de Paratge?
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
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When was Cava DO founded ?
- 1986 (revisited 2016)
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What are the authorized styles of wine in Penedès DO?
* 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.)
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Penedès DO?
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
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Penedès DO?
Recommended/Authorized: Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo), Garnatxa Negre, Samsó/Cariñena (Cariñena), Monastrell, Cab Sauv., Can Franc, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot
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When was Penedès DO founded?
- 1960
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What styles of wine does Conca de Barberá produce?
* 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
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Conca de Barberà DO?
Recommended: Macabeu, Chardonnay, Garnatxa Blanca, Chenin Blanc, Moscatel de Gra Petit, Parellada, Sauv. Blanc Authorized: Moscatel d’Alexandria
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Conca de Barbarà DO?
Recommended/Authorized: Cab Franc, Cab Sauv, Garnatxa Negra, Monastrell, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Syrah, Trepat, Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo) , Samsó/Carinyena (Cariñena)
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When was Conca de Barberá founded?
- 1985
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What are the 7 subzones of Costers del Segre DO?
1. ) Urgell 2. ) Garrigues 3. ) Pallars Jussá 4. ) Raimat 5. ) Artesa de Segre 6. ) Segrià 7. ) Vall del Riucorb
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What styles of wine are authorized in Costers del Segre DO?
* 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.
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Costers del Segre DO?
Recommended: Chardonnay, Garnacha Blanca, Macabeu, Moscatel d’Alexandria, Parellada, Riesling, Sauv Blanc, Subirat Parent (Malvasía) Authorized: Moscatel de Gra Petit, Albariño
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Costera del Segre DO?
Recommended/Authorized: Cab Sauv., Samsó/Carinyena (Carignan), Garnatxa Negre, Merlot, Monastrell, Syrah, Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo), Trepat, Pinot Noir
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When was Costers del Segre DO founded?
-1988
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What are the 2 subzones of Empordà DO?
1. ) Alt Empordà | 2. ) Baix Empordà
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What styles of wine are authorized in Empordà DO?
* 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)
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Empordà DO?
Recommended: Garnatxa Blanca, Macabeu, Mosctal d’Alexandria Authorized: Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, Moscatel de Gra Petit, Picapoll, Sauv Blanc, Xarel-lo
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Empordà DO?
Recommended: Samsó/Carinyena (Cariñena), Garnatxa Negre (Lledoner Negre) Authorized: Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Merlot, Monastrell, Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo), Syrah, Garnatxa Peluda
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When was Empordà DO founded?
- 1975
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What styles of wine are allowed in Montsant DO?
* 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)
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Montsant DO?
Recommended/Authorized: Chardonnay, Garnatxa Blanca, Macabeu, Pansà Blanca (Xarel-lo), Moscatell de Pra Petit, Parellada
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Montsant DO?
Recommended/Authorized: Cab Sauv, Samsó/Carinyena, Garnatxa Negre, Garnatxa Peluda, Merlot, Monastrell, Picapoll Negre, Syrah, Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo)
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When was Montsant DO founded?
-2002 (this area was previously a subzone of Terragona DO known as “Falset”)
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What are the authorized grapes of Pla de Bages DO?
* 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
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Pla de Bages DO?
Recommended: Macabeu, Chardonnay, Picapoll, Parellada Authorized: Sauv Blanc, Gewürztraminer
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Pla de Bages DO?
Recommended: Cab Sauv, Garnatxa Negre, Merlot, Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo), Sumoll Authorized: Cab Franc, Syrah
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When was Pla de Bages DO founded?
- 2006
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What styles of wine are allowed in Tarragona DO?
* 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
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Tarragona DO?
Recommended/Authorized: Chardonnay, Garnatxa Blanca, Macabeu, Xarel-lo, Moscatell de Gra Petit, Moscatell d’Alexandria, Parellada, Sauv Blanc, Subirat Parent (Malvasía)
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Tarragona DO?
Recommended/Authorized: Cab Sauv, Sumoll, Samsó/Carinyena, Garnatxa Negre, Merlot, Garrut (Monastrell), Syrah, Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo), Pinot Noir
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When was Tarragona DO founded?
- 1947
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What styles of wine are allowed in Terra Alta DO?
* 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
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What are the recommended and authorized white grapes in Terra Alta DO?
Recommended: Garnatxa Blanca, Macabeu, Parellada Authorized: Sauv Blanc, Moscatell de Gra Petit, Moscatell d’Alexandria, Chardonnay, Pedro Ximenez, Chenin Blanc
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What are the recommended and authorized red grapes in Terra Alta DO?
Recommended: Garnatxa Negre, Garnatxa Peluda, Samsó/Carinyena Authorized: Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo), Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Syrah, Merlot, Garnatxa Tintera (Alicante Bouschet)
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When was Terra Alta DO founded?
- 1972