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Spain Flashcards

1
Q

Which Jerez vineyards was planted by Phoenecians

A

Macharnudo

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2
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What was Sack

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A forerunner of Sherry, likely an inexpensive imitation of dried grape wines that reemerged in Italy and Greece (Vin Santo)
Possibly made with mixing resinated must with normal must

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3
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Who began experimenting with barrique ageing in Rioja

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Manuel Esteban Quintano - a priest from Rioja

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4
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Which two estates pioneered barrique ageing Riojas

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Marques de Murrieta - 1852
Marques de Riscal - 1860

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5
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What is the geographical position of Spain

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On Iberian peninsula, seperated from France by Pyrenees mountain to the North
30 to 44 degrees north
Meets mediterranean sea in south with Atlantic Ocean to the west
High altitude vineyards, on Meseta Central

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6
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What are the different mountain ranges in Spain

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Pyrenees to the north
Sistema central in the center
Cantabria in the west
Systema Iberico, perpendicular to sistema central to the south
Sistema Penibetico in South East
Sierra Nevada is a part of Sistema Penibetico

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7
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What are the most important rivers in Spain

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Mino
Ebro
Duero
Tagus
Guardiana
Guadalquivir
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8
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Which two autonomous regions of Spain are not on mainland

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Canary Island - south west
Balearic Islands - east

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9
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Which two autonomous regions of Spain do not have a DO

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Cantabria
Asturias

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10
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What are the 15 autonomous regions of Spain on mainland

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Galicia
Asturias
Cantabria
Basque Country
Navarra
La Rioja
Castilla Y Leon
Aragon
Catalonia
Madrid
Extremadura
Castilla La Mancha
Valencia
Murcia
Andalucia

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11
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What are the two autonomous cities of Spain

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Melilla
Ceuta
Both are in North Africa - Close to Morocco

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12
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What are the 3 key winds of Spain

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Poniente - blows from west, brings cool Atlantic air
Levante - blows from East, hot and humid wind
Leveche - hot drying currents from African deserts

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13
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Which famous Rioja producer withdrew from appellation in 2015

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Artadi

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14
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When did the DO system begin in Spain

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1932

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15
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What are the different tiers of Spanish wine law

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Vino de Mesa - table wine
Vino de la Tierra - PGI
VCIG, DO, DOCa - PDO

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16
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How long must a region wait in VCIG tier before it can apply for DO status

A

Min 5 yrs

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17
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Which is the most famous non contiguous DO of Spain

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Cava DO

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18
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What is Pliego de Condiciones? What does it regulate

A

Official documentation of appellation regulations

It controls yields, vine training, viticultural practices, vinification techniques and permitted varieties

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19
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What are the two DOCa of Spain

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Rioja 1991
Priorato 2009

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20
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When was Vino de Pago catagory established

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2003

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21
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What is Vino de Pago in Spain

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A designation awarded to a single estate that may exist within or outside a DO
Must be estate bottled
Vineyard must be owned by the winery
Must be in production min 10 years before applying

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22
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Which is the smallest DO Pago

A

Vallegarcia in Castilla la Mancha

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23
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Which were the first DO Pago approved

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Dominio de Valdepusa - 2003
Finca Elez - 2003
Both in Castilla La Mancha

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24
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What is Vino de Pago Calificado

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A hypothetical catagory for any estate applying for Pago status from a DOCa

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25
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What is Grandes Pagos de Espana

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A consortium of Spanish wineries who co market their wines with minimal overlap

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26
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What are the DO Pagos of Navarra

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Senorio de Arinzano
Prado Irache
Bodegas Otazu
Bolandin

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27
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What are the DO Pagos of Valencia

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El Terrarazo
Los Balagueses
Vera de Estenas
Chozas Carrascal

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28
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Which is the DO Pago of Aragon

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Ayles

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29
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What are the DO Pagos of Castilla La Mancha

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Dominio de Valdepusa
Finca Elez
Guijoso
Dehesa del Carrizal
Campo de la Guardia
Florentino
Casa del Blanco
Calzadilla
Vallegarcia
La Jareba
Los Cerrillos
El Vicario

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30
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How many DO Pagos exist in Spain in 2024

A

25 DO Pagos

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31
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What is the difference in Crianza red wine ageing between other DOs and Rioja/Ribera del Duero

A

Both prescribe 2 years ageing vs 18 months for rest of Spain
Both require 1 year ageing in Oak casks vs 6 months for rest of Spain

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32
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What is the difference in Riserva catagory for reds in Rioja vs all other DOs (including Ribera del Duero)

A

All prescribe 3 yrs ageing with 1 yr in Oak barrels
Rioja prescribes mandatory 6 months ageing in bottle

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33
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What is the difference in red wine ageing for Gran Reserva catagory between other DOs and Rioja and Ribera del Duero

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All DOs need 5 years total ageing
Rioja mandates 2 years in Oak casks and 2 years in bottle
Rioja mandates two years in oak casks
All others require 18 months in Oak barrels

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34
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What size and make of wood is mandated for ageing catagories in DOs and DOca

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Max 330 ltr capacity Oak barrels/barricas

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35
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What is the min oak ageing mandated for different ageing catagories of DO wines in Spain for White and Rosado wines

A

6 months minimum in 330 Ltr oak casks for all catagories

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36
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What is the minimum ageing required for all different catagories for white and Rosado wines

A

Crianza - 18 months - 6 in oak
Riserva - 2 yrs - 6 months in Oak
Gran Reserva - 4 years - 6 months in oak

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37
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What is the difference in White and Rosado ageing in Rioja vs all other DO’s

A

No difference any more

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38
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What is the difference in ageing in Crianza and Reserva White and Rosado wines in Rioja

A

Crianza is 18 months while reserva 2 yrs ageing. Both mandate 6 months in Oak barricas
Remainder can be in any vessel of choice for Crianza, while it must be in bottle or Oak for Reserva catagory

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39
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What are Vi de Villa wines

A

Village level wines, showcasing wines from single village instead of a blend from entire region

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40
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Which regions follow Vi de Villa catagory

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Priorato
Bierzo
Rioja
Rueda

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41
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Which is the second most planted white grape in the world

A

Airen

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42
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What qualities of Airen make it widely planted in Spain

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Extremely vigourous producing plenty crop
Disease resistant
Drought resistant

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43
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Which grape is offspring of Albarino with Amaral

A

Caino Blanco

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44
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Which Spanish region is most noted for Godello

A

Valdeorras

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45
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What is Palomino called on Canary Island

A

Listan Blanco

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46
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Which French region produces Palomino

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Historically distilled for Armagnac, across Pyrenees

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47
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Which other grape is Parellada related to

A

Albillo Real

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48
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Which grape is Verdejo related to

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Godello
Not related to Verdelho of Madeira

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49
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What are the popular Spanish synonyms for Tempranillo

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Cencibel - Valdepenas
Tinto del Pais - Ribera del Duero
Tinto Fino - Ribera del Duero
Tinta de Toro - Toro
Tinta Roriz/Aragonez - Portugal
Ull de Llebre - Catalunya

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50
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Which wines are referred to as Aloques in Spain

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Rose wines

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51
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What are the DOs included in Galicia

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Rias Baixas
Ribeiro
Ribeira Sacra
Valdeorras
Monterrei

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52
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Who initiated quality winemaking in Rias Baixas

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Cistercian monks arriving from Burgundy for pilgrimage

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53
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What are Pazos in Rias Baixas

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Estates in Local Language

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54
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What was the first commercial winery in Rias Baixas

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Palacios de Fefines - 1904

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55
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What was the earlier name of Rias Baixas DO

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Albarino DO

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56
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What is Xabre

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Decomposed granite in Rias Baixas found in soils
Low water retention, useful in rainy environment
1200 - 1800 per year rainfall in Rias Baixas

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57
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What are the subzones of Rias Baixas

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Val do Salnes
Ribeira do Ulla
Soutomaior
O Rosal
Condado do Tea

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58
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Which is the largest, coldest and wettest area of Rias Baixas DO

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Val do Salnes - over 50% of total plantings

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59
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What is the defining feature of Val do Salnes wines

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Marked salinity in its wines

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60
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Which is the youngest subzone of Rias Baixas

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Ribeira do Ulla in North East

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61
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Which is the smallest subzone of Rias Baixas

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Soutomaior

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62
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Which two subregions of Rias Baixas border Portugal

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O Rosal - west, towards Atlantic
Condado do Tea - Eastern, inland region

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63
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Which is the warmest and driest subzone of Rias Baixas

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Condado do Tea

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64
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Which river marks the border between Spain and Portugal

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Minho River

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65
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What are Minifundias

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Small plots of vineyards
Average 0.6 ha split into 4 parcels

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66
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What is Parral

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Pergola system with vines trained on granite posts
Enables greater airflow to combat Mildew or Rot Encourages photosynthesis and ripening
Protects grapes from Sunburn

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67
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What kind of wines are permitted in Rias Baixas

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White, red and sparkling

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68
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What is the label term found on a barrique aged white wine from Rias Baixas

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Blanco/Albarino barrica

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69
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What white wine grapes are permitted in Val do Salnes and Ribera de Ulla subzone designated white wines

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Min 70% recommended white grapes
Albarino, Loureira, Treixadura and Caina Blanca

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70
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What grapes are must for O Rosal white wines

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Min 70% Albarino and Loureira

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71
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What grapes are must for Condado do Tea whites

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Min 70% Albarino and Treixadura

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72
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What soil type is found in Val do Salnes, O Rosal and Soutomaior

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Alluvial over granite

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73
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What soil type is found Ribeira do Ulla

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Mainly Alluvial

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74
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What soil type is found in Condado do Tea

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Granite and Slate, light granite subsoils

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75
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What % of grapes is required for a Rias Baixas wine to be labelled Albarino

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100%

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76
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Which Rias Baixas subzone cannot label wines by its name

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Soutomaior

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77
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What are the red grapes of Rias Baixas

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Caino Tinto
Espadeiro
Loureira Tinta
Souson
Mencia
Brancellao

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78
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What is Vino Tostado

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A dried grape wine similar to Vin Santo of Tuscany, produced in Ribeiro

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79
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How is Vino Tostado produced

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Red or white grapes are dried for 3 months
Min must weight 350 g/l
Fermented and aged in Oak or cherry casks
Min 6 months in cask, 3 in bottle
Min 120 g/l RS

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80
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What soils are found in Ribeiro DO

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Decomposed granite, mica and schist and schistous sand

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81
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What are the main white grapes of Ribeiro

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Treixadura, Godello, Torrontes, Loureira, Lado, Albarino, Caino Blanco

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82
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What are the key red grapes of Ribeiro

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Mencia, Caino Tinto, Ferron, Souson, Brancellao

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83
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What are the main 3 rivers in Ribeiro

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Mino
Avia
Arnoia

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84
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What is the main threat to Ribeiro wines

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Spring frost due to high humidity and elevated precipitation

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85
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What kind of wines are main produce of Ribeiro

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90% white wines from mainly Treixadura, blended with other grapes of the region

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86
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Name the subzones of Ribeira Sacra

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Amandi
Chantada
Ribeiras do Mino
Ribeiras do Sil
Quiroga Bibei

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87
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What is Branco/Tinto Garda wines in Ribeira Sacra

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Wines aged for 4 months for white or 7 months for red
Reds/Whites to be aged in either wood or concrete/other material
SS or polyester not permitted
Anything between 225L to 10000 L for reds/8000L for whites permitted
Uto 5000L for other materials permitted

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88
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What is Blanco/Tinto barrica in Ribeira Sacra

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Branco barrica - 3 months in barrel of upto 600L
Tinto barrica - 6 months in upto 500L barrel

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89
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What is Summum in Ribeira Sacra

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Min 85% of the principal varieties permitted for red
Min 100% principal varieties for whites

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90
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What is the varietal composition of Ribeira Sacra tinto wines

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Min 70% Mencia required

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91
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Which two rivers pass through Ribeira Sacra

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Mino
Sil

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92
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Name some famous producers of Ribeira Sacra

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Guimaro
Algueira
Dominio do Bibei

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93
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Which subregion of Ribeira Sacra is considered the best in quality

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Amandi - in the center, northern slopes of Sil river

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94
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What kind of soils are found in Ribeira Sacra

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Granitic soils near Sil river
Mainly slate in upper Sil areas

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95
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Which grape is known as Merenzao in Ribeira Sacra

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Bastardo/Trousseau

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96
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What are the Portuguese names for Souson and Brancellao found in Ribeira Sacra

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Souson - Vinhao
Brancellao - Alvarelhao

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97
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Which is the most prominent grape of Ribeira Sacra

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Mencia - planted in 90% of all vineyards

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98
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Which wine region bridges Galicia with Castilla Y Leon, close to Bierzo

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Valdeorras

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99
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What are the key wine styles Valdeorras is known for

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White wines based on Godello
Red wines based on Mencia

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100
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Which river flows through Valdeorras

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Sil

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101
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What is the major soil type and export of Valdeorras

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Slate soils
Valdeorras exports slates for roofing tiles

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102
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Which varieties are allowed to be bottled varietally in Valdeorras

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Godello - min 85%
Mencia - min 85%

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103
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Which other region excpt Ribeiro also produces Vino Tostado

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Valdeorras

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104
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What are Valdeorras Castes Nobles wines

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Wines made from preferred varieties, both red and white permitted

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105
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Which grape variety is preferred for Valdeorras espumoso

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Godello - Min 85%

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106
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Which Galicia regions are at the Portuguese border

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Rias Baixas
Monterrei

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107
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What are the subzones in Monterrei

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Valle de Monterrei
Ladera de Monterrei

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108
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What grape is referred to as Arauxa in Monterrei

A

Tempranillo

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109
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Which river and its tributaries flow in Monterrei

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Tamega

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110
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Which VCIG exists in Asturias

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Cangas VCIG

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111
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What is Sidra? Which regions produce Sidra

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Sidra is Spanish Cider, often cited as more sour than other European ciders
Produced in Galicia, Basque, Cantabria and Asturias

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112
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What are the different names for Basque country

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Pais Vasco - Spanish
Euskadi - Basque

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113
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What are the DOs in Basque country

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Bizkaiko Txakolina
Getariako Txakolina
Arabako Txakolina

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114
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Which grape also grows in South West France are known as Izkiriota and Izkiriota Ttippia

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Izkiriota - Gros Manseng
Izkiriota Ttippia - Petit Manseng

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115
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What are the key grapes in three Txacoli

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Ondarrabi Zuri for white wines
Ondarrabi Beltza for red wines

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116
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Which Txakoli produces Ojo de Gallo (Rose wine)

A

Bizkaiko Txakolina
Ozo de Gallo - requires min 50% Ondarrabi Beltza

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117
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Which two Basque DO’s are close to bay of Biscay

A

Gateriako Txakolina
Bizkaiko Txakolina

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118
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Which is the smallest and newest Txakolina

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Arabako Txakolina (Alava)
More inland, with less coastal influence

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119
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Which mountain range seperates Castilla Y Leon from Castilla La Mancha

A

Sistema Central

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120
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What kind of climate is found in Castilla Y Leon

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Dramatically continental
Very hot summers and very cold winters
Frost is a challenge in spring and autumn

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121
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Name the DO’s of Castilla y Leon (9)

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Arlanza
Arribes
Bierzo
Cigales
Ribera del Duero
Rueda
Toro
Tierra de Leon
Tierra del Vino de Zamora
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122
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Which Castilla y Leon DO is closer to Galicia in proximity and style of wines

A

Bierzo

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123
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What are the key minerals/metals found in mines of Bierzo

A

Iron
Gold
Coal

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124
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Which winery was an early leader in quality in Bierzo DO

A

Prada y Tope

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125
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Who were the quality initiators of Bierzo

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Jose Louis Prada - Prada y Tope
Raul Perez
Alvaro Palacios
Riccardo Perez Palacios

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126
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Which river and mountain are key influence on Bierzo climate

A

Sil river and its tributaries
Sierra de Los Ancares - shields a lot of Atlantic influence

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127
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What are the two unofficial subzones in Bierzo

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Flatter - Baja Bierzo
Mountain plantings - Alto Bierzo

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128
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Which vineyards and topography is prized for viticulture in Bierzo

A

Higher, sloped sites of Alto Bierzo, often with Quartz and sandstone based soils

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129
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How does the Bierzo quality pyramid compares to Burgundy

A 
Vino de la Region - Bierzo
Vino de Villa - Village level
Vino de Paraje - Lieu Dit
Vino de Vina Clasificada - Cru wine
Gran vino de Vina Clasificada - Grand Cru Wine
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130
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What is Vino Clarete in Bierzo

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Deep Rose wine produced by 40 - 60% red grapes and rest white grapes of Bierzo
Directly pressed, except 5 - 10% destemmed grapes included in fermentation

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131
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Which grape is referred to as Merenzao

A

Trousseau/Bastardo

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132
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What are the yield restrictions on Bierzo quality pyramid

A

Vino de Villa - 20%
Vino de Paraje - 25%
Vina Clasificada - 30%
Gran Vina Clasificada - 35%

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133
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How are Vina clasificada and Gran Vina Clasificada designated in Bierzo

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Vina Clasificada is added to designated single parcel or collection of parcels within vino de Paraje, labeled as such for 5 years and approved by tasting panel
Gran Vina Clasificada is added to wine produced as Vina Clasificada for at least 5 years and approved by tasting Panel

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134
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Which is the most consumed white wine DO in Spain

A

Rueda

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135
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What are Dorado wines of Rueda

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Oxidative, fortified and sometimes flor affected Rancio wines
Aged in Solera and Demi Johns - 4 yrs min, 2 in wood
Literally means Golden
Made from Palomino Fino and Verdejo

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136
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What are the vino Palido in Rueda

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Fino sherry styled wines from Rueda
Aged for min 3 years in wood under flor

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137
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What are Gran Vino de Rueda

A

Wines made from at least 30 YO vines

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138
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Who changed Rueda wine style

A

Marques de Riscal with Consultant Emile Peynaud

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139
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What are the white wines produced in Rueda

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Rueda Blanco - must be min 50% Verdejo or Sauvignon Blanc
Varietal labeling not permitted anymore

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140
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What are the vino del Pueblo in Rueda

A

New village level classification
85% of the grapes must come from permitted municipalities

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141
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What is the method and ageing permitted for Rueda Espumoso wines

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Produced in traditional method
Aged min 9 months on the lees
36 months on the lees for Gran Anada

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142
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What is the key soil type in Rueda

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Limestone and gravel

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143
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Who founded Vega Sicilia

A

Don Eloy Lecanda y Chaves
1864

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144
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Which producer put the focus back to Tempranillo in Ribera del Duero in 1972

A

Alejandro Fernandez - Tinto Pesquera

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145
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When did Ribera del Duero become DO

A

1982

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146
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Who established Pingus? When

A

Peter Sisseck in 1995

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147
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Which four provinces does Ribera del Duero DO span

A

Soria
Segovia
Burgos
Valladolid

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148
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What kind of soils are found in Ribera del Duero

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Mainly sandy and silty sandy soils
More limestone in east and west, less in the middle zone
Denser clay in the western portion
700 to 1000 M elevation. Average 800 - 850 M

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149
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What kind of climate is found in Ribera del Duero

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Extreme continental climate, very hot summers and icy cold winters
Risk of frost in spring and autumn
Risk of hail as well
Big diurnal swings due to high elevation

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150
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What are the common names for Tempranillo in Ribera del Duero

A

Tinto Fino
Tinta del Pais

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151
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Which French grapes are permitted in Ribera del Duero

A

Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Malbec

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152
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Which is the white grape of Ribera del Duero

A

Albillo Mayor

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153
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Which two grapes are progeny of Albillo Mayor

A

Tempranillo
Doradilla from Malaga

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154
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What percentage of red grapes is required in rose and clarete wines in Ribera del Duero

A

50% red grapes

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155
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What is the max capacity of oak casks permitted in use for ageing designations in Ribera del Duero

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330L

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156
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Which province of Ribera del Duero is known for a different organoleptic profile of its wines

A

Soria - more brighter redder fruit profile with higher acidity

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157
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What are the grape percentages specified for whites and reds in Ribera del Duero

A

Whites - Min 75% Albillo Mayor
Reds - Min 95% red grapes, Min 75% Tinto Fino

158
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Which main river passes through Arlanza DO

A

Arlanza river - a tributory to Ribera del Duero

159
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What are the main grapes used in Arlanza DO wines

A

Whites - Albilla and Viura
Rose - 50 to 100% Tempranillo. Other white and red grapes permitted
Reds - 50 - 100% Tempranillo

160
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Which river passes through Cigales DO

A

Pisuerga
Arlanza falls into Arlanzon which then falls into Pisuerga river. It goes on to fall into Duero

161
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What is the key soil type in Cigales DO

A

Galet stones like Chateauneuf, on limestone based soils
700 - 800 M elevation

162
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What are the key wine types in Cigales

A

Famous for its Rosados and Claretes based on Tempranillo and Garnacha

163
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What are the main varietal composition in Cigales

A

Whites - min 50% Verdejo
Rosado - Min 50% recommended red and white varietals (Tempranillo, Garnacha, Verdejo)
Reds - Min 50% recommended reds

164
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What is the min RS required in Vino Dulce in Cigales DO

A

45 g/l (can be red, white or Rose)

165
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What are the key grape varieties grown in Tierra de Leon DO

A

Whites - Verdejo, Albarino Blanco, Godello
Reds - Prieto Picudo, Mencia

166
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What kinds of soils are found in Tierra de Leon DO

A

Brownish alluvial terraces with limestone
800 - 900 M elevation

167
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What kind of soils and climate are found in Toro DO

A

Sandy and clay soils atop brown limestone
620 - 840 M elevation
Cold continental nights in an otherwise warm region
Draught conditions, bush trained, wide spaced vines

168
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What grapes are used for making white wines in Toro

A

Verdejo 100% or Malvasia min 85%

169
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Whate grape varieties are needed for reds and rose wines in Toro

A

Min 75% Tinta de Toro
Garnacha can be blended or used as 100% for Rosados only

170
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What is Tinta de Toro

A

A regional name for clonal type of Tempranillo used in Toro, contributes to a full throttle and rustic nature of wines

171
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Where is Tierra del Vino de Zamora DO located

A

Forms an L shape around Toro DO, touching Rueda in the east

172
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What kind of wines are produced in Tierra del Vino de Zamora

A

Reds - Min 75% Tempranillo
Whites - Malvasia, Moscatel, Verdejo
Rose - Min 60 % Tempranillo
Clarete - Min 30% Tempranillo

173
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What is Clarete wine

A

Light red to intense red coulor
Clean and bright, no particles in suspension

174
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Who is the most famous producer of Tierra del Vino da Zamora DO

A

Dehesa La Granza estate - owned by Alejandro Fernandez of Ribera del Duero

175
Q

What are the DOs in Ebro river Valley

A

Rioja
Navarra
Both have their own autonomias, though wine regions overlap

176
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What is the Riojan name for Carinena

177
Q

Why were the Mallas (wire cages) applied to wines in Rioja

A

To guarantee authenticity against ongoing fraudulent practices

178
Q

When was Consejo Regulador established in Rioja

179
Q

Which flagship wine of Bodegas Palacios was established by Michel Rolland

A

Cosme Palacios y Hermanos Reserva Especial
Matured for shorter time in French Barrique

180
Q

What wines are termed Vinos de Autor in Rioja

A

Internationally styled wines crafted to please the critics palates, usually shorter ageing in new french barricas

181
Q

Which autonomias does Rioja traverse

A

La Rioja
Basque country
Navarra
Castilla y Leon

182
Q

Which mountain range sits on the north of Rioja

A

Sierra de Cantabria
Saves Rioja from Atlantic winds and rain

183
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What are the two distinct ways of describing the vintages of Rioja by weather

A

Atlantic - wet and cooler years
Mediterranean - warm and dry years

184
Q

What are the subregions of Rioja

A

Rioja Alta
Rioja Alavesa
Rioja Oriental

185
Q

What are the two major production hubs in Rioja Alta

A

Haro
Logrono

186
Q

Which two main river valleys form part of Rioja Alta

A

Oja - higher concentration of chalk and alluvial soils
Najerilla - More iron rich clay

187
Q

Which is the largest subzone of Rioja

A

Rioja Alta

188
Q

Which subzone of Rioja lies entirely north of Ebro river

A

Rioja Alavesa

189
Q

What are the main towns of Rioja Alavesa

A

San Vicente de la Sonsierra
La Bastida - where highest vineyards are found

190
Q

Which Rioja subregion also has a history of wines produced by carbonic maceration

A

Rioja Alavesa

191
Q

Which mountains have Rioja Oriental’s high elevation plantings

A

Yerga mountains

192
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Which casta is more prominent in Rioja Oriental

A

Garnacha - due to it being warmer and drier

193
Q

Which Riojan grape, once close to extinction is now prized. Why

A

Graciano
Prized for its acidity, tannin and exotic spice flavours

194
Q

Which grape is called Maturana Tinta in Rioja

A

Trousseau from Jura
Also known as Bastardo and Merenzao

195
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What are the main grapes in white Rioja

A

Viura (Macabeo)
Malvasia

196
Q

What is the capacity of Oak casks used in Rioja

197
Q

Which style of Rioja wines can use barrels larger than 225L for ageing

A

Wines labeled by Cosecha or generico classification, not by ageing terms

198
Q

What other geographical indications are permitted on Rioja labels

A

Vinos de Zona - subregions
Vinos de Pueblo - Villages
Vinedo Singular - Single Vineyards

199
Q

How many Municipio names can be appended to the wine labels in Rioja

A

144 villages are permitted to append their names to the wines
Only the village of the vineyard and cellar can be written on the label
Alternatively, Vinedos en …. can be added if vineyards are from other pueblo.

200
Q

What are the max yield restrictions on Vinedo Singular

A

30% lower yields than normal
45 hl/ha for whites (63 normal)
32.5hl/ha for reds (45.5 normal)

201
Q

What factors are required to label wines as vinedo singular

A 
Hand harvested
Singular sites
35 years old plants - min
30% lower yields than normal
Consejo tasting committee approval
202
Q

What is the sparkling wine category specific to Rioja DOCa

A

Vino Espumoso de Calidad de Rioja
Both white and Rose permitted
Traditional method
Manual harvest mandated

203
Q

What are the ageing required for vinos Espumoso de Calidad de Rioja

A

Crianza - 15 month sur lie
Reserva - 24 months sur lie
Gran Reserva - 36 months sur lie

204
Q

What dosages are permitted for Vino espumoso de Calidad de Rioja

A

Brut - max 12 g/l
Extra Brut - max 6 g/l
Brut Nature - no dosage - >3 g/l

205
Q

What are considered to be traditional winemaking practices in Rioja

A 
Blending between subregions
Varietal blending
Adherence to ageing classifications
Open top fermentation
Long, semioxidative ageing in 225L barriques
206
Q

What are considered to be modern winemaking practices in Rioja

A

Monovarietal Tempranillo wines
Single subregion or single vineyard wines
Avoid ageing classifications
Cold Soaking
SS fermentation, temperature control
Shorter elevage in new European barriques

207
Q

What are the subzones of Navarra DO

A 
Baja Montana
Tierra Estella
Valdizarbe
Ribera Alta
Ribera Baja
208
Q

Which are the two most significantly planted subregions of Navarra DO

A

Ribera Alta
Ribera Baja
2/3rd of the plantings are between these two subregions

209
Q

Which subzone of Navarra DO focuses almost entirely on red wine production

A

Baja Montana - old vine garnacha reds

210
Q

What method is used for rosado production in Navarra DO

A

Saignee method
Direct pressing is forbidden for rosados

211
Q

What wine styles are authorised for production in Navarra

A

Red, White, Rosado and Sweet wines

212
Q

What is the difference in Tinto Crianza ageing in Navarra vs other regions

A

Navarra Tinto Crianza needs min 9 months in barrique vs 6 months in other regions, out of 2 years total min ageing

213
Q

What does envejecido en roble means on Navarra Moscatel Vino de Licor bottle

A

Min 24 months ageing, at least 18 months in Oak

214
Q

What are the DO’s in Aragon Region

A

Catalayud
Carinena
Campo de Borja
Somontano

215
Q

Which is the largest DO in Aragon

216
Q

Which river splits Catalayud DO

A

Jalon riven - flow north to meet Ebro

217
Q

What are the key plantings and grapes grown in Catalayud

A

92% red grapes planted
2/3rd area dedicated to Garnacha
Tempranillo and Syrah significant other reds

218
Q

What does Vinas Viejas means in Catalayud DO

A

Old Vines - min 35 YO

219
Q

What is Catalayud Superior

A

Wines made from min 85% Garnacha
Vines must be 50 years or more in age

220
Q

What is Vino de Aguja in Catalayud

A

Semi sparkling wines

221
Q

Which river flows through Carinena

A

Huerva river - joins Ebro

222
Q

What is the origin of Campo de Borja name

A

Named after Afonso de Borgia - Pope in 1455

223
Q

Which mountain range’s foothills form part of Campo de Borja DO

A

Moncayo Massif

224
Q

What is the main grape grown in Campo de Borja DO

A

Garnacha - 75% of planted area

225
Q

What are the principal soils found in Campo de Borja DO

A

Chalk and Clay

226
Q

What is the key local white grape grown in Somontano

227
Q

What are the key local red grapes grown in Somontano

A

Parraleta
Moristel

228
Q

What are the key white grapes grown in Somontano DO

A

Gewurztraminer, Riesling and Chardonnay
Alcanon

229
Q

What are the key red grapes grown in Somontano DO

A

Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

230
Q

What are the principal soils in Somontano

A

Limestone and clay based soils

231
Q

What are the DO/DOCa of Catalonia

A 
Priorato DOQ
Allella DO
Catalunya DO
Cava DO (Shared)
Conca de Barbera DO
Costers del Segre DO
Emporda DO
Montsant DO
Penedes DO (includes Classic Penedes)
Pla de bages DO
Terragona DO
Terra Alta DO
232
Q

Which French region does Catalonia DO share similarities with, culturally

233
Q

Which two Catalonian restaurants were at the forefront of molecular gastronomy movement

A

El Cellar de Con Roca
El Bulli

234
Q

Who is considered the first Cava producer in Spain

A

Josep Raventos i Fatjo - Codorniu Raventos

235
Q

What was Cava called before

A

Champan
Xampany (Catalan)
Champana
Cava since 1970

236
Q

What does Cava means

A

An underground cellar, similar to crayeres

237
Q

Which autonomias produce Cava

A 
Catalonia
Valencia
Aragon
Basque
La Rioja
Navarra
Extremadura
95% production is located in Cataluna
238
Q

What is the main grape used for Cava in Valencia

A

Monastrell

239
Q

Which is the key riddling technique in Cava

A

Girasol/Gyropalette - used since 1970 in Cava

240
Q

Which three grapes in Penedes are mainstay of Cava

A

Macabeo - fruity breadth and structure
Xarel-lo - Earthy flavours, broad midpalate, ageing
Parellada - Soft, moderate acidity, floral finesse

241
Q

Which key red grapes are employed in Rosado Cava production

A 
Min 25% of the blend must be red grapes
Garnacha
Monastrell
Pinot Noir
Trepat
242
Q

Which Cava grape can only be vinified for Rosado wines

243
Q

What techniques can be used for making Rosado Cava

A

Maceration
Saignee
Blending of red and white wines

244
Q

What are the different classification levels in Cava

A

Cava de Guarda (Espumosos)
Cava de Guarda Superior (Higher Aged)

245
Q

Which cava falls under the Cava de Guarda Superior

A

Reserva - 18 months
Gran Reserva - 30 months
Cava de Paratge Qualificat - 36 months

246
Q

What is Cava de Guarda

A

Younger cava, aged for 9 months on the lees

247
Q

What is Elaborador Integral in Cava

A

Means 100% produced on the estate

248
Q

Which zones are authorised for Cava

A

Comtats de Barcelona
Valle de Ebro
Vinedos de Almenralejo
Zona de Lavante

249
Q

What are the permitted vine training methods in Cava DO

A

En Vas
En Espatllera (trellis)
Cordon
Vara i Polze

250
Q

What are the max yields permitted for Cava

A

Cava - 12 tons/ha
Cava de Guarda/Superior - 10 tons/ha
Cava de Paraje Calificada - 8.8 tons/ha

251
Q

What are the key requirements for Cava de Guarda Superior

A 
10 YO vines - min
Organically farmed
10 tons/ha max
Vintage dated
Traceable
252
Q

Cava de Paratge Calificat has which key requirements for qualifying

A 
Single estates - hand harvested
10 YO vines
Min 36 months on the lees
Min TA - 5.5g/l
No acidification
Vintage dated
Brut/Extra Brut/Brut Nature styles only
253
Q

Which DO does Raventos i blanc wants to establish for sparkling wines

A

Conca del Riu Anoia

254
Q

What is classic Penedes

A

Sparkling wines produced in Penedes Region by traditional or ancestral method from organic grapes
3.5 bars pressure min

255
Q

What are the ageing requirements for classic penedes

A

Min 15 months before disgorgement
all can be marked reservas
Reserva 3 to Reserva 15 can be indicated on the label to highlight longer lees ageing from 3 to 15 yrs

256
Q

What does No Dejorat/No Degollat stand for on a classic penedes sparkling wine

A

A wine made in ancestral method, aged for 4 years or more and released without disgorgement

257
Q

Which wineries are part of Corpinnat group

A 
Gramona
Llopart
Finca Nadal
Reccaredo
Sabate i Coca
Torello
Can Feixes
Julia Barnet
Mas Candi
Can Descregut
Finca can Comas/Pardas
258
Q

What are the key regulations of Corpinnat

A

Organic vineyards
Manual Harvest
Estate vinification
Long ageing - 18 months, 30 and 60 months

259
Q

What is the oldest winery of Priorato

A

Cellars de Scala Dei

260
Q

Which were the 5 famous “Clos” of Priorato that modernised and revived the DOQ

A 
Clos Mogador
Clos (Finca) Dofi
Clos Erasmus
Clos (Mas) Martinet
Clos de L'Obac
261
Q

Which bottling from Finca Dofi is amongst the most famous wines of Spain

A

L’Ermita

262
Q

Which villages are recognised for Vi de Villa wines in Priorato

A 
La Morera di Montsant
Gratallops
Bellmunt del Priorat
Escaladei
Porrera
Poboleda
Le Vilella Baixa
La Vilella Alta
El Loar
Masos del Terme de Falset
Solanes del Terme el Molar
Torroja del Priorat
263
Q

What kind of climate is found in Priorato

A

Serra de Montsant protects from Fierce winds
Wide diurnal swings
Low rainfall

264
Q

Explain geographical features of Priorato

A

Serra de Montsant in northwest acts as wind barrier
Siurana river cuts diagonally to meet Ebro
Llicorella soils with Schistous mica and quartzite
Reflective black red surface of soil radiates heat back into the vines
Low yields and concentrated wines due to water scarcity

265
Q

What are the key red grapes of the Priorato region

A

Garnatxa and Carinena

266
Q

What synonym of Carinena is used in Priorato

267
Q

What varietal restrictions apply on vi de villa wines in priorato

A

Min 60% Garnatxa and Carinena
Min 50% if only one is present

268
Q

What are the ageing requirements for Vi de Guarda wines (Reds)

A

Min 12 months in Oak

269
Q

What is Velles Vinyes in Priorat

A

Vineyard designation given to vineyards planted before 1945 (75YO vines)

270
Q

What are the tiers of Vi de Vinyas classification

A

Vi de Villa - village wines
Vi de Paratge - Single zone wines
Vi de Vinya Classificada - Quality single vineyard
Vi de Gran Vinya Classificada - Top quality single vineyard wines

271
Q

What are the key white grapes used in Priorato

A 
Garnatxa Blanca
Xarello
Macabeo
Perellada
Moscatel
272
Q

What kind of soils, geography and climate are found in Montsant DO

A

Forms a ring around Priorato DO
Montsant mountains at north of the circle
South West corridor has llicorella soils
North is cooler with more limestone in soils
South, around Falset, soils are sandier

273
Q

Which former subzone of Terragona DO is now a DO in itself

A

Montsant DO is carved out of Falset subzone of Terragona

274
Q

What are the subzones of Terragona DO

A

Camp de Terragona - plains near mediterranean, lower elevation
Ribera d’Ebre - continental influence, river banks and hillside vineyards

275
Q

What is Vimblanc in terragona

A

Vi de Licor made from overripe grapes

276
Q

What is Garnatxa de terragona

A

Fortified wine, either red or white from garnatxa, aged for min 3 years, 1 in oak

277
Q

Where is Conca de Barbera DO located

A

North of Terragona, inland from Penedes

278
Q

What kind of soils are found in Conca de Barbera DO

A

Calcerous soils and alluvial soils alongside river Francoli and its tributary Anguera

279
Q

What are the key geographical features of Conca de Barbera DO

A

High elevation, surrounded by mountains.
Rivers Francoli and Anguera

280
Q

What are the main grapes in Conca de Barbera DO

A 
2/3rd Plantings of white grapes
Macabeo, perellada and Chardonnay
1/3rd red grapes
Trepat is key, mainly for Rosado Cavas
Tempranillo, Garnatxa, Carinyena, Monastrell and french red grapes
281
Q

What are the subzones of Costers del Segre DO

A 
Urgell
Garrigues
Pallars Jussa
Raimat
Artesa de Segre
Segria
Valle del Riucorb
282
Q

Which is the most historic subregion of Costers del Segre DO

A

Raimat - established in 1914 by Manuel Raventos of Codorniu

283
Q

What are the key geographic features of Costers del Segre DO

A

200 - 1000 M elevation
River Segre flows through, a tributary of Ebro
Sandy, limestone soils

284
Q

What style of wines is Terra Alta DO famous for

A

Garnatxa Blanca based white wines

285
Q

What are the key geographical features of Terra Alta DO

A

350 to 800 M elevation
Limestone rich soils with good drainage
Located south west of Terragona, near Valencia

286
Q

What are the key growing areas in Alella DO

A

East to west - Coastal Sector - good for Garnatxa Blanca
Transitional zone known for Xarello, Garnacha and Tempranillo
Valles area with schistous limestone soils, coolest, for Xerello and non Spanish varieties

287
Q

What soils is Alella DO known for

A

Saulo soils - sandy granite soils

288
Q

What was Alella DO’s historical speciality

A

Semi sweet white wines

289
Q

What is the main river flowing through Pla de Bages DO

A

Llobregat river

290
Q

What kind of wines is Pla de Bages known for

A

Picapoll Blanco and Macabeo based wines
Soft, floral and slightly herbal white wines

291
Q

Which grape is closely linked to Picapoll Blanco

A

Clairette (NOT Picpoul Blanc)

292
Q

Which DO is closest to Rousillon in France

A

Emporda DO

293
Q

What is the term given to semi sparkling wines in Cataluna

294
Q

What are the two subregions of Emporda DO

A

Alt Emporda -windswept, close to Albera and Rodis ranges
Baix Emporda - coastal, tranquil, clay based soils

295
Q

Which cool wind from Massif Central affects Emporda DO

A

Tramontana - fierce and cold wind

296
Q

What kind of wines is Emporda famous for

A

Rousillon style grenache and moscatel based aged fortified wines, VDNs

297
Q

What styles of fortified wines are made in Emporda

A

Rubi - Garnatxa Negre
Ambre - Garnatxa Blanca
Moscatel de Emporda

298
Q

What is Vino de Uvas Sobremadurada

A

Aged wine of overripe grapes

299
Q

What is the catch all DO for Catalunyan wines

A

Catalunya DO

300
Q

Which wines are not permitted in Catalunya DO

A

Fully sparkling wines

301
Q

Which other DO than Catalunya in Spain acts as a catch all DO for its regions

A

Islas Canarias DO

302
Q

Which DOs are in Valencia region

A

Valencia DO
Utiel Requena DO
Alicante DO

303
Q

What are the subzones of Valencia DO

A

Alto Turia
Clariano
Valentino
Moscatel de Valencia

304
Q

Which subregion of Valencia DO produces only white wines at high elevation

A

Alto Turia - upto 1100 M

305
Q

Which subregion of Valencia DO produces only sweet/fortified wines

A

Moscatel de Valencia

306
Q

What are the subzones of Alicante DO

A 
L'Alicante
L'Alcoia
Alto Vinalopo
Medio Vinalopo
Bajo Vinalopo
La Marina Alta
La Marina Baja
El Comtat
307
Q

Which grape variety is used in Fondillon

A

100% Monastrell

308
Q

What kind of wine is Fondillon

A 
A red wine, non fortified, produced from late harvested, overripe Monastrell grapes
Not dried after plucking
Solera ageing of 10 years or more
Max 40 g/l RS
Olorosso style wine with RS
309
Q

Name a key classic producer of Fondillon

A

Primitivo Quiles

310
Q

What kind of climate is found in Alicante

A

Arid continental climate in Vinalopo subzones (Western)
High humidity in La Marina subzones due to Coastal areas
Higher elevation in El Comtat and L’Acoia subzones

311
Q

Which is the most planted grape in Alicante DO

A

Monastrell - planted in over 75% of the vineyards

312
Q

Which white local grape is used in Alicante DO white wines

A

Marseguera

313
Q

Which is the main grape planted in Utiel Requena DO

A

Bobal - 72% plantings

314
Q

What is Bobal Alta Expresion on wine labels in Utiel Requena DO

A

Min 35 years of vine age on 100% Bobal wines

315
Q

Which part of Utiel Requena DO also contains a portion of Cava DO

316
Q

What are the DO’s within Murcia

A

Jumilla
Yecla
Bullas

317
Q

What is the most prominent grape in Yecla DO

A

Monastrell

318
Q

What are the key soil and geographic features of Yecla DO

A

Between 400 and 800 meters above sea level
Loamy, well-drained soil sits atop limestone bedrock

319
Q

Which Spanish DO had phylloxera in 1980’s

A

Jumilla DO

320
Q

What grape is solely used for making Vinos de Licor in Jumilla DO

A

Monastrell

321
Q

What kind of wines are produced in Bullas DO

A

All types permitted, but known for fresher more acidic styles of Monastrell based reds, due to higher elevation (upto 900M) vineyards

322
Q

Which is the sole DO in Madrid region

A

Vinos de Madrid DO

323
Q

What are the subzones of Vinos de Madrid DO

A

Arganda,
Navalcarnero,
San Martín de Valdeiglesias,
El Molar

324
Q

What are the defining white and red varietals of Vinos de Madrid DO

A

Albillo real for white and garnacha for reds

325
Q

What are Sobremadre wines in Vinos de Madrid DO

A

Traditional style of wines with upto 180 day skin contacts

326
Q

Which spanish region produces Manchego cheese

A

Castilla La Mancha

327
Q

What are the DO’s in Castilla La Mancha

A

La Mancha,
Almansa,
Ribera del Júcar,
Manchuela,
Méntrida,
Mondéjar,
Uclés,
Valdepeñas

328
Q

Which DO’s were carved out of La Mancha DO

A

Almansa
Mentrida
Ribera del Jucar

329
Q

What is Marco Real

A

A traditional method of planting wines 2.5 metres apart from each other in La Mancha, to reduce competition for water

330
Q

What are the key white and red grapes of La Mancha DO

A

Airen
Cencibel (Tempranillo)

331
Q

What is different in Ribera delJucar climate, compared to La Mancha

A

It gets 20% more rainfall and a Mediterranean influence compared to its westerly neighbour

332
Q

Which white grapes are utilised for white wine production in Ribera del Jucar

A

Sauvignon Blanc and Moscatel de grano menudo

333
Q

What is the main grape varieties of Manchuela DO

A

Bobal for reds
Macabeo for quality whites

334
Q

What are the two rivers on either sides of Manchela DO

A

Jucar and Cabriel

335
Q

What are the main grapes in Almansa DO

A

Monastrell and Garnacha Tintorera are the key grapes in this red wine focused DO

336
Q

Which spanish DO in Castilla la Mancha saw explosive growth during railway linking and phylloxera crisis in 1800’s

A

Valdepenas

337
Q

Which two valdepenas areas are supposed to make the best wines

A

Los Llanos - the flats
Las Aberturas - the passes

338
Q

Which grape in Mentrida is showing potential for quality wines

339
Q

Which two Castilla La Mancha DO are on the banks of Tagus river, bordering Vinos de Madrid DO

A

Ucles and Mondejar

340
Q

What are the DO’s in Extremadura region

A

Ribera del Guadiana DO

341
Q

Which region is famous for its black legged pigs and Jamon Serrano

A

Extremadura

342
Q

What are the other wine related important produces from Ribera del Guadiana and Extremadura

A

Cork trees and Brandy

343
Q

What are the subregions of Ribera del Guadiana

A

Tierra de Barros, Ribera Alta, Ribera Baja, Montánchez, Matanegra, Cañamero

344
Q

What are the DO’s in Andalucia region

A

Condado de Huelva
Granada
Jerez-Xeres-Sherry
Manzanilla Sanlucar de Barrameda
Malaga
Sierras de Malaga
Montilla Morilles

345
Q

What seperates Morocco from Andalucia

A

Strait of Gibraltar

346
Q

Which grape is the key for vinos generosos of Condado de Huelva

347
Q

What are the two key styles for Condado de Huelva fortified wines

A

Palido - like fino
Viejo - like olorosso

348
Q

What is the dry wine DO with same boundries and Malaga DO

A

Sierras de Malaga DO

349
Q

Which was the first Spanish region to get phylloxera

350
Q

Which is the newest DO in spain

A

Granada DO

351
Q

What is the only subregion of Granada DO

A

Contraviesa-Alpujarra

352
Q

What is different in Contraviesa Alpujarra subregion of Granada DO

A

Located on mediterranean coast, It makes sparkling wines from min 70% Vijiriego grape (White)

353
Q

What are the subzones of Malaga DO

A

Axarquía,
Montes de Málaga,
Manilva,
Norte,
Serrania de Ronda

354
Q

Which is the only red grape authorised for Malaga production

355
Q

Which Malaga area is known for growing PX

356
Q

Which Malaga subregion is known for Sierra de Malaga wines

A

Serrania de Ronda

357
Q

What kind of wines are produced in Sierras de Malaga DO

A

Dry white, red and rose wines with max 12g/l RS and sobremaduradas wines with max 45g/l RS

358
Q

What are the local grapes of Malaga, permitted to be part of the wine

A

Doradilla, Lairen - White
Rome’ - Red

359
Q

What are the most famous sweet wines of Malaga

A

Made via Soleo (sundried) process, dried on Espartos mats

360
Q

What are Vinos de Uvas Pasificadas dulce wines

A

sweet wines produced from dried grapes, unfortified

361
Q

What are vino tierno malagas

A

The fortified sweet wines that are made from sundried grapes

362
Q

What are vino maestros malaga

A

Sweet wines made as mistelas, fortified before fermentation

363
Q

What is the min ageing in Malaga wines

A

6 months in oak

364
Q

What is the min ageing for Malaga Palido

A

No min ageing

365
Q

What is the min ageing for Malaga Noble

A

2 to 3 years in Oak

366
Q

What is Malaga Anejo

A

3 to 5 years in Oak

367
Q

What is Malaga trasanejo

A

5 years or more in oak

368
Q

What is arrope

A

Concentrated grape must heated and reduced to one-third of its original volume

369
Q

What is pantomima

A

Concentrated grape must heated and reduced to 50% of its original volume

370
Q

What is vino borracho

A

“drunk wine,” a fortifying agent consisting of both wine and spirit

371
Q

What is the style of Malaga produced without arrope called

372
Q

Which Balearic island has the DO’s for wines

373
Q

What are the two DO’s on the island of Mallorca

A

Binissalem
Pla i Llevant

374
Q

What are the key indigenous grapes of Binissalem DO

A

Moll - white
Manto Negro - red

375
Q

Which is the southern most spanish appellation for wines

A

Canarias - 28th parallel

376
Q

What climaticconditions make viticulture possible in Canary Islands

A

High elevation very fertile volcanic vineyards at upto 1500 m high
less seasonal variation and less diurnal difference

377
Q

What is the most planted grape on Canary islands

A

Listan Blanco (Palomino)

378
Q

Which grape was the original Malmsay of Madeira, now not found there

A

Malvasia di Lipari - nams simply Malvasia on Canary islands

379
Q

What is Malvasia volcanica/Malvasia di Lanzarote

A

Cross between Malvasia di Lipari and Marmajuelo of Canary islands

380
Q

Which is the most planted red grape in Canary islands

A

Listan Negro - unrelated to Listan Prieto, the mission grape that also grows there

381
Q

Which grape is called Tintilla on Canary islands

A

Bastardo/Trousseau

382
Q

Which is Spain’s tallest peak

A

Mount Teide on Tenerife - an active volcano at 3700 M

383
Q

What are the DO on Tenerife island

A

Tacoronte-Acentejo, Valle de la Orotava, and Ycoden-Daute-Isora in the north,

Abona and Valle de Güímar in the south

384
Q

What kind of soils are found in Lanzarote

A

Ceniza soils - black volcanic soils derived from the ash and lava from the volcano eruption

385
Q

What is the special planting method in Lanzarote

A

Vines are planted in Hoyos, a large circular pits about 5 M deep and 10 M circumference whte one r two vines ar eplanted in the center

386
Q

Why are Hoyos created

A

To avoid hot winds that may dry the grapes as well as access the deep subsoil moisture to grow grapes in arid climate

387
Q

What are the other volcanic soil DO’s in Canary islands

A

La Palma
El Hierro
La Gomera
Gran Canaria

388
Q

What is Vino de Tea

A

Wines from La Palma DO aged in 500L canary pine wood casks for min 6 months - rancio style

389
Q

What is the proposed name of Vega Sicilia winery in Rias Baixas

A

Deiva - making two wines, Deiva Crianza and Arnela Reserva

390
Q

Which is the latest DO in Spain

A

Granada DO 2021

391
Q

Which main grape is used in sparkling wines of subregion Contraviesa - Alpujarra in Granada

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