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Spain and Portugal Flashcards

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What is Cava?

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Spanish Style Champagne or Champana.

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What are the wine classifications for Spain?

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DOCa Denominacion de Origen Claificada
DO Denominacion de Origen
VCIG Vino de Calidad con Indicacion Geografica is a stepping stone to DO and is comparable to EU Stand DOP.

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What is the Lowest Level wine classification in Spain?

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VdIT Vino de la Tierra

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What are the age requirements for Crianza?

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Red 2 years / including 6 months in cask

Whites 18 Months / Including 6 months in cask

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What are the age requirements for Reserva ?

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Red 3 years/ including 1 year in a cask

White 2 years/ Including 6 months in cask

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What are the age requirements for Grand Reserva ?

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Red 5 years/ including 18 months in cask

White 4 years/ including 6 months in cask

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Spanis DOP aging terminology

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Noble 18 months in a cask 600L or Bottle
Anejo 24 months in a cask 600L or bottle
Viejo 36 months aging, demonstrates marked for oxidative character.

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What are the Mountain ranges that surround Rioja?

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Pyrenees to the Northeast dividing Spain and France and the Cantabrian Mountains in the Northwest .

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What is the Major River that flows through Rioja?

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Ebro River, flows from the Cantabrian Mountains south east to the Mediterranean.

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What is the Classic flavor style of Rioja?

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Soft with muted red fruit, firm acidity and unmistakable oak aromas of dill, vanilla and cedar.

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What is the flavor profile of Rioja’s white wines?

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A mix of clean fruity modern style and wood toned oxidative and textural.

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What are the main red grapes (4) of Rioja?

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Tempranillo, blended with Mazuelo(Carignan), Graciano and Granacha

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What are main white grapes in Rioja?

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Viura, Granacha Blanca, Malcasia Riahano and Maturana Blanca.

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Castilla y Leon

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“Old Castle” Continental Climate. The Duero River westward. Top DO is Ribera del Duero, Spain’s top red wine producing region.

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Tinto del Pais

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Tempranillo

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Cigales DO

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Located in the Castilla y Leon Region, Produces reds from Garnacha Tinta and Tinto del Pais at a combined 85%

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Catalonia (catalunua)

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Fortified and Sweet Red WIne. Granacha dominates, French varietals

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