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Spain Flashcards

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What are the three climates of Spain?

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  1. North & Northwest Spain = Moderate maritime climate.
  2. Eastern Spain = Warm mediterranean climate. Often moderated by the ocean or altitude.
  3. Central Spain (Meseta Central) = Hot continental climate. Cooling effects of high altitude in some sites.
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What are the primary black varieties?

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Local varieties:

  • Tempranillo
  • Garnacha Tinto/Fino/Pais
  • Monastrell
  • Graciano
  • Carinena/Mazuelo/Carignan

International varieties:

  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
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What are the primary white varieties?

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Local varieties:

  • Verdejo
  • Albarino
  • Airen
  • Viura (Macabeo)

International varieties:

  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Chardonnay
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What are the official ageing categories and their ageing requirements for red wines of Spain?

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Joven - min. 0 in barrel - min. 0 total
Crianza - min. 6 in barrel - min. 24 total
Reserva - min. 12 in barrel - min. 36 total
Gran Reserva - min. 18 in barrel - min. 60 total
* Some regions have extended ageing criterias, such as Rioja.

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What are the primary challenges of viticulture in Spain and how can it be managed?

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Heat and drought.

Low density, bush-trained vines.
Increases available water and provides shade.

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What are the official ageing categories and their ageing requirements for white/rose wines?

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Joven - min. 0 in barrel - min. 0 total
Crianza - min. 6 in barrel - min. 18 total
Reserva - min. 6 in barrel - min. 24 total
Gran Reserva - min. 6 in barrel - min. 48 total

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Name the mountain ridge just north of Leon.

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Cordillera Cantabria

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Name three regions of the Douro Valley.

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From East to South

  • Ribera Del Douro
  • Rueda (White)
  • Toro
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Describe Bierzo

  • Location
  • Primary grape variety
  • Type of wine
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  • Located between Galicia and Meseta Central
  • Primarily red wines based on Mencia.
  • Elegant reds, high acidity and red fruit flavours.
  • Old vines on the steep slopes produce best wines.
  • Both oaked and un-oaked wines.
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Name the three sub-regions of Rioja.

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  • Rioja Alta
  • Rioja Alavesa
  • Rioja Baja
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Name the regions of the Upper Ebro.

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  • Rioja
  • Navarra
  • Carinena
  • Catalayud
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Name the regions of the Catalunya.

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  • Priorat

- Penedés

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