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WSET 4 (D3 - Wines of the World) > Spain - Castilla y León > Flashcards

Spain - Castilla y León Flashcards

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1
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What is the climate of Castilla y León?

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Continental

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2
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What river flows through Castilla y León?

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Duero

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3
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What two towns are surrounded by Ribera del Duero DO?

A

Aranda del Duero

Peñafiel

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4
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What is the flagship estate of Ribera del Duero DO?

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Vega Sicilia

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5
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What colors of wine are allowed in Ribera del Duero DO?

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Tinto/Rosado

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6
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What is the primary grape of Ribera del Duero DO?

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Tempranillo

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7
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What white grape is used to add freshness to Ribera del Duero DO rosado wines?

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Albillo

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8
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What are the Crianza requirements in Ribera del Duero DO?

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2 years of aging with 1 year in oak

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9
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What are the Reserva requirements in Ribera del Duero DO?

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3 years of aging with 1 year in oak

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10
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What are the Gran Reserva requirements in Ribera del Duero DO?

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2 years in oak and 3 years in bottle

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11
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What is vino joven?

A

Ribera del Duero DO wines that are below Crianza in terms of aging

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12
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When did Ribera del Duero DO become a DO?

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1982

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13
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When did Rueda DO become a DO?

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1980

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14
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What is the primary white grape of Rueda DO?

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Verdejo

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15
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What is the primary red grape of Rueda DO?

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Tempranillo

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16
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What is a dorado wine?

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Dry fortified and oxidative wine from Rueda DO

17
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What colors of wine are allowed in Toro DO?

A

Tinto

Blanco

Rosado

18
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What color of wine is Toro DO best known for?

A

Red

19
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What is the primary red grape of Toro DO?

A

Tinta de Toro (a local variety of Tempranillo)

20
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What are the white grapes of Toro DO?

A

Verdejo

Malvasia

21
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What grapes are allowed in rosado from Toro DO?

A

Tinta de Toro

Garnacha

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