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1
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What is Galicia’s easternmost region?

A

Valdeorras DO

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What is the synonym for Mission on the Canary Islands?

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Listán Prieto

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3
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What does Priorat derive it’s name from?

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  • Priorat de Scala Dei

- Carthusian Monastery, which was founded where a boy had a vision of angels ascending to heaven.

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Who introduced metodo tradicional sparkling winemaking to Spain in 1872?

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José Raventos of Codorníu, in San Sadurní d’Anoia in Alt-Penedès

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What are the 3 DO Pagos of Navarra?

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Tierra Estrella

  • DO Pago Señorio de Arínzano
  • DO Pago Prado Irache

Valdizarbe
-DO Pago Bodegas Otazu

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6
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Where is Valdepeñas DO? When was it formally recognized?

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  • Surrounded by La Mancha DO

- 1932, 40 years before La Mancha

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7
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What is Rufete?

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A red grape of Arribes DO (Castilla y Leon)

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8
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What 3 autonomías make up north central Spain?

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  • Navarra
  • La Rioja
  • Aragón
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9
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Where is the DO Pago Aylés?

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Cariñena DO, Aragon

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What river emerges in the Cantabrian Mountains and passes through Rioja?

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Ebro River

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11
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Has phylloxera reached the Canary Islands?

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No

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12
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What is the Cigales DO (Castilla y Leon) known for?

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Rosado: Garnacha, Tinto del Pais

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Who is the only producer of Cava in southwestern Spain?

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Bodegas Inviosa

- Do Ribera del Guadian EXTREMADURA

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14
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Ribera del Júcar DO was a sub-zone to which region until 2005?

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La Mancha DO

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What is the main grape and required % of Tierra del Vino de Zamora DO red?

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min 75% Tempranillo

Castilla y Leon

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16
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Where is DO Pago Guijoso?

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La Mancha (2005)

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17
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Which autonomía is Toro DO in?

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Castilla y León

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18
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What are the blending requirements for Rioja red?

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  • Min 85% (95% if destemmed)
  • Tempranillo
  • Mazuelo
  • Graciano
  • Garnacha
  • Maturana Tinta (authorized in 2007)
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19
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What are the white grapes of Arribes DO?

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W: Malvasia, Verdejo, Albilla

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What are the 3 main red grapes of Rías Baixas?

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  • Caiño
  • Espadeiro
  • Mencia
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21
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When was the Cariñena DO established?

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1932, one of Spain’s oldest delimited zones

ARAGON

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22
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What are the 3 soils of Sherry?

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  • Albariza (white soil) - best soil for Palomino
  • Barros (clay) - lower-lying vineyards
  • Arenas (sandy soils) - coastal vineyards
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23
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What is the blending req for Rioja rosado?

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min 25% red grapes

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24
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What are the principal wines of Empordà DO?

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CATALUNYA

  • Cariñena rosados are the focus
  • Garnacha and international varieties are enjoying success
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25
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What are the grapes of DO Pago Dominio de Valdepusa?

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Cabernet, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Merlot

CASTILLA LA MANCHA

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26
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What soil characterizes the best sites of Priorat?

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Llicorella

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27
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Where is Dehesa la Granja?

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  • Tierra del Vino de Zamora DO

- Pesquera’s new project (ALejandro Fernandez)

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28
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What are the DOs of Galicia?

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  • Rías Baixas DO
  • Ribeiro DO
  • Valdeorras DO
  • Ribeira Sacra DO
  • Monterrei DO
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29
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What color wines are permitted under the Ribera del Duero DO?

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-Red , Rosado and white

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30
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What figure adorns the La Mancha DO’s Consejo Regulador logo?

A

Don Quixote

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31
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What is Macabeo known as in Rioja?

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Viura

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32
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What ring-shaped DO surrounds Priorat?

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Montsant DO

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33
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What size cask must Rioja be aged in?

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225 Liters

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34
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What DO was a sub-region to Tarragona until 2002?

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Montsant DO

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35
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Where is Descendientes de José Palacios and when was the effort founded?

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  • Bierzo DO

- 1999

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36
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Where is Dominio de Tares?

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Bierzo DO

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37
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What were the original “Clos” wines of Priorat?

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  • Clos Mogador (Barbier’s)
  • Clos Dofi (Palacio)
  • Clos Erasmus
  • Clos de l’Orbac
  • Clos Martinet
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38
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What are the 5 age categories of Málaga DO Vin de Licor?

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  • Málaga Pálido - max 6 mos in oak
  • Málaga - 6-24 mos in oak
  • Málaga Noble - 24-36 mos in oak
  • Málaga Añejo - 3-5 yrs in oak
  • Málaga Transañejo - min 5 yrs in oak
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39
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T or F - Rioja producers may age white or rosado Crianza or Reserva wines in a non-oxidative environment like stainless steel.

A

False - only Crianza white or rosado

-Reserva must remain in oak or bottle for the min. period

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40
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What are the 5 sub-regions of Ribeira Sacra DO?

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  • Armandi
  • Chantada
  • Quiroga-Bibei
  • Ribeiras do Sil
  • Ribeiras do Miño
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41
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Why did Spaniards decide to use American oak?

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It was an economic decision based on the history of their transatlantic colonial trade.

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42
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What is Europe’s largest single demarcated wine region?

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La Mancha DO

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43
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What grapes are mostly grown in Baix-Penedès?

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Sturdier Mediterranean grapes are here

  • Garnatxa
  • Monastrell
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44
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What kind of wine is produced in Rioja Alta?

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Capable of producing age worthy Tempranillo, Mazuelo & Graciano

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45
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What vintages were coop-d under the original “Clos” wines of Priorat?

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1989-91

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46
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Where is Vall Llach located?

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Producer of Priorat

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47
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Where is Numanthia-Termes, Bodegas Pintia(Vega Sicilia)?

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Toro DO

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48
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What colors does the Tierra del Vino de Zamora DO produce?

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Blanco: Malvasia, Moscatel de Grano Menudo, Verdejo
Authorized: Albillo, Palomino, Godello

Tinto/Rosado: Tempranillo
Authorized: Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon

-Clarete (A lighter rosé made from similar grapes)

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49
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Where is Fariña located?

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Toro DO

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50
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What is Spain’s largest autonomía?

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Castilla y León

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51
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Where is the DO Pago Chozas Carrascal? When was it added?

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Utiel-Requena (Valencia)

2020

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52
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What is a DO Pago? What does it require?

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  • Represents a theoretical superior appellation to the basic DO
  • An estate must surpass the basic DO req’s
  • Typically lowered yields and other measures of quality
  • Must show international praise
  • Decade’s worth of quality production
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53
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What grape dominates white Bierzo DO wines? What white grapes are showing promise?

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Palomino

Godello and Doña Blanca show promise.

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54
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Which autonomía is the Yecla DO in?

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Murcia

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55
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What river is Rioja named after?

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Oja River, a tributary of the Ebro River

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56
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Which autonomía is Ribeira Sacra DO in?

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Galicia

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57
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Which autonomía is Valdeorras in?

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Galicia

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58
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What soil is principally suited for Moscatel in Jerez?

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Arenas

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59
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What autonomía is Pla de Bages DO in?

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Catalonia

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60
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What are the 6 sub-zones of Ribera del Guadiana DO (Extremadura)?

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  • Ribera Alta de Guadiana
  • Ribera Baja de Guadiana
  • Matanegra
  • Cañamero
  • Montáchez
  • Tierra de Barros
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61
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Where is the Aragon autonomía?

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East of Rioja and Navarra

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62
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What autonomía is Campo de Borja DO in?

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Aragon

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63
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Where is DO Pago El Terrerzo?

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Utiel-Requena (Valencía)

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64
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What are the DOs of Andalucía?

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  • Málaga
  • Sierras de Málaga
  • Montilla-Moriles
  • Condado du Huelva
  • Jerez-Xérèz-Sherry
  • Manzanilla Sanlúcar de Barrameda
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65
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What red grapes are authorized for Cava production?

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  • Pinot Noir
  • Monastrell
  • Garnacha Tinta
  • Trepat (for rosé use only)
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66
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Which DO Pago adopted the illegal practice of drip irrigation?

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DO Pago Dominio de Valdepusa

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67
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What does “viejo” mean on a Spanish label?

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36 mth aging, demonstrates marked oxidative character

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68
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What is the preferred local red variety in Getariako Txakolina?

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Ondarrabi Beltza

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69
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What iconic producer is located in Briones, Rioja Alta?

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Finca Allende

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70
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What grape dominates the Cariñena DO (Aragon)?

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  • Garnacha

- Ancestral home to Carignan (Mazuelo), today, it is secondary

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71
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What grape dominates the Calatayud DO (Aragon)?

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Garnacha

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72
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What local grapes dominate the “up-and-coming” Somontano DO?

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White - Alcañón
Red - Parraleta
(As well as a larger compliment of Spanish and International Varieties)

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73
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What is the min % of Cigales DO (Castilla y Leon) red?

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Tinto: min. 50% Tinta del País (Tempranillo), Garnacha Tinta, Garnacha Gris

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74
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What color wines does the Arlanza DO (Castilla y Leon) make? With what varieties?

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Red, Rosado, white - a compliment of Duero Valley Albilla, Viura
Tinta del País (Tempranillo), Garnacha, Mencía, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Merlot
Bordeaux varieties

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75
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Where does Jerez get most of it’s Pedro Ximénez?

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Montilla-Moriles - it has dispensation to import PX must from here to compensate for the declining acreage in Jerez

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76
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What kind of mats are the grapes dried on in Málaga?

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Esparto grass mats

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77
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Which autonomía is Rías Baixas in?

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Galicia

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78
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What are the principal grapes of La Mancha DO?

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R-Cencibel (Tempranillo)

W-Aíren

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79
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What is the principal grape of Montilla-Moriles?

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Pedro Ximénez

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80
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What color wines are produced from Mondéjar DO (Castilla La Mancha)? From what grapes?

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  • Red, white,; rosado

- Cencibel, Cab Sauv, Macabéo, & Malvar (white)

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Where is DO Pago Finca Élez? When was it promoted?

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La Mancha (2003)
W: Chardonnay
R: Cab Sav, Merlot, Tempranillo, Syrah
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82
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What is the Rioja Crianza aging requirement?

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Red - 2 yrs (1 yr in oak)

White - 18 m (6mth in oak)

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83
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What style of wines were historically produced on the Canary Islands? Today?

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  • Fortified

- Vino Joven

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84
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Where is DO Pago Calzadilla? When was it promoted?

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La Mancha (2011)

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85
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Where is the Pla i Llevant DO? What are the two main varieties?

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-The Balearic Islands
-Manto Negro, Moll (Prensa Blanc)
Blanco: Moscatel, Moll (Prensal Blanco), Macabeo, Parellada, Chardonnay, Riesling
Tinto: Callet, Fogoneu, Tempranillo, Manto Negro, Monastrell, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Pinot Noir

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86
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What river runs through Bierzo?

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Sil River

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87
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What is the varietal min % for Rías Baixas O Rosal?

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min 70% Albariño and Loureira combined

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88
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What color wines does Cigales DO produce?

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Red, rosado, nuevo (primeur) rosado

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89
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What are the autonomías of Southern Spain?

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  • Murcia
  • Valencia
  • Madrid
  • Castilla-La Mancha
  • Extremadura
  • Andalucía
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90
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What autonomías comprise Levant?

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Murcia; Valencía

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91
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What autonomía is Alicante DO in?

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Valencia

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92
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What DO’s traditional style is doble pasta?

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Utiel-Requena DO/Alicante DO

*VERY DEEP COLOURED WINES (macerated and fermented with twice the amount of skins/pulp)

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93
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What are the major red and white grapes of the Navarra DO?

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Red: -Garnacha -Tempranillo

White : -Viura

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What are much of the vineyards of Tarragona dedicated to?

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Cava

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95
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When were the first Consejo Regulador started and what were the first 3 regions it was established for?

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  • 1930s
  • Rioja
  • Málaga
  • Jerez
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96
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What variety thrives in Medio-Penedès?

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Ulle de Llebre (Tempranillo)

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97
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Which autonomía is the Bullas DO in?

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Murcia

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98
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What is the blend for Rioja blanco?

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  • Viura
  • Garnacha Blanca
  • Malvasía Riojano
  • Maturana Blanca
  • Max 49% combined (Chard, SB, Verdejo)
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99
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What autonomía is Calatayud DO in?

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Aragon

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100
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Where is Bodegas Inviosa?

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Tierra de Barros (Ribera de Guadiana DO)

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What are the 3 grapes of Sherry?

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  • Listán (Palomino)
  • Pedro Ximénez
  • Moscatel
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102
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What are the 5 DOs that cover each an entire isle of the Canary Islands?

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  • La Palma
  • El Hierro
  • Gran Canaria
  • La Gomera
  • Lanzarote
  • (Tenerife Isle contains 5 DOs)
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103
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Which autonomía is Bizkaiko Txakolina in?

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País Vasco

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104
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What iconic producer is located in San Vincente de la Sonsierra, Rioja Alta?

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Señorio de San Vincente

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105
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What are the recommended red grapes for Tierra de León DO?

A

Mencía and Prieto Picudo

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106
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What is the best sub-zone of Ribera del Guadiana DO?

A

Tierra de Barros

-Encompasses nearly 80% of the DO

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107
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Where is the DO Pago Los Balagueses?

A

Utiel-Requena (Valencia)

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108
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When did Sherry receive DO status?

A

1933

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109
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What is the min % of Albariño from Rías Baixas Val do Salnés or Ribeira do Ulla?

A

min 70% Albariño

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110
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Which autonomía is Ribera del Duero DO in?

A

Castilla y León

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111
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Which autonomía is Arlanza DO in?

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Castilla y León

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112
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What DO resisted phylloxera until the 1980s?

A

Jumilla (Murcia), sandy soils

-nearly 100 yrs after the louse hit Spain

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113
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What color wines does Jumilla produce?

A

Blanco: Airén, Macabeo, Malvasía, Pedro Ximénez, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Moscatel de Grano Menudo
Tinto/Rosado: Monastrell, Garnacha Tintorera, Cencibel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, Syrah, Merlot, Garnacha

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114
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What grapes are widely planted in Vinos de Madrid DO?

A
  • Airén
  • Malvar (white)
  • Tinto Fino
  • Negra de Madrid (Garnacha)
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115
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What estate did Manuel Raventós purchase arid, infertile land for in 1914?

A

Raïmat (Costers del Segre)

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116
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What autonomía is Penedès in?

A

Catalonia

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117
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What is the sole DO of Extramedura autonomía?

A

Ribera del Guadiana DO

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118
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What does “noble” mean on a Spanish label?

A

18 mth aging in cask of less than 600 L or bottle

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119
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What 4 iconic Rioja producers got started in the latter half of the 19th century?

A
  • López de Heredia
  • CVNE (Compaña Vinicola del Norte de España)
  • La Rioja Alta
  • Berceo
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120
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Which region in Spain is it common for carbonic maceration to be used?

A

Rioja Alavesa - the wines are often Vino Joven, as Tempranillo ripens earliest here

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121
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Where is DO Pago Dehesa del Carrizal? When was it promoted?

A

La Mancha (2006)

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122
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What are the sub-zones of Costers del Segre?

A
  • Pallars Jussá
  • Artesa de Segre
  • Valls do Riucorb
  • Segrià
  • Garrigues
  • Urgell
  • Raïmat
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123
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What is the “soleo” process?

A

Used in Málaga, grapes are dried for a period of up to 20 days on esparto grass mats

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124
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What 5 iconic producers are located in Haro?

A
  • López de Heredia
  • La Rioja Alta
  • Bodegas Muga
  • Bodegas Roda
  • CVNE
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125
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What are the aging req’s for Ribera del Duero Crianza? Reserva? Gran Reserva? Vino Joven?
RED

A

Crianza - min 2 yrs (1 yr in cask)
Reserva - min 3 yrs (1 yr in cask)
Gran Reserva - min 60 m ( 2 yrs in cask)
Vino Joven - no aging req’d

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126
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When did phylloxera hit the Sherry industry?

A

1894

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127
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What autonomía is Empordá DO in?

A

Catalonia

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128
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What towns does Ribera del Duero surround?

A

Aranda de Duero & Peñafiel

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129
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What two Bordeaux trained winemakers helped introduce new techniques in the 1850s & 1860s? What techniques?

A
  • Marqués de Riscal
  • Marqués de Murrieta
  • Barrique aging
  • Estate bottling
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130
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What autonomía is Utiel-Requena DO in?

A

Valencía

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131
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Where is the Binissalem Mallorca DO? What are the main varieties?

A
  • The Balearic Islands

- Manto Negro, Moll (Prensa Blanc)

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132
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What does “Añejo” mean on a Spanish label?

A

24 mth aging in a cask of less than 600 L or bottle

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133
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What is Costers del Siurana?

A

Producer of Priorat, whose founder Charles Pastrana, produced Clos de l’Orbac

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134
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What are the promising varieties of the Uclés DO?

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Blanco: Verdejo, Chardonnay, Moscatel de Grano Menudo, Sauvignon Blanc, Macabeo
Tinto: Cencibel (Tempranillo), Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Garnacha Tinta, Syrah

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135
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What styles of wine are produced under the Uclés DO?

A
  • Red
  • White
  • Sparkling
  • Sweet
  • Dulce
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136
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What 3 towns must Sherry be shipped from?

A
  • Jerez de la Frontera
  • Sanlúcar de Barrameda
  • El Puerto de Santa Maria
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137
Q

What autonomía is Rioja in?

A

La Rioja

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138
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Which autonomía is Navarra in?

A

Navarra

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139
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What village did Rene Barbier originally plant vines in Priorat?

A

Gratallops

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140
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What are the 3 principal DOs of País Vasco?

A
  • Getariako Txakolina DO
  • Bizkaiko Txakolina DO
  • Arabako Txakolina DO
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141
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What varietals were originally planted at Vega Sicilia?

A

-A number of Bordeaux varieties, a little Pinot Noir alongside Tinto del País in order to make brandy

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142
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What are the two DO zones for Sherry? What is unique about their statuses?

A
  • Jerez-Xérèz-Sherry
  • Sanlúcar de Barrameda

-They share the same vineyards and Consejo Regulador

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143
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What is Tinto del País?

A

A synonym for Tempranillo

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144
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What former DO was absorbed by the Gran Canaria DO?

A

Monte Lentiscal

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145
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What wines are aged for 36 months and show an oxidative character?

A

Viejo

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146
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What Canary Isle has 5 DOs?

A

Island of Tenerife

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147
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What is the Rioja Reserva aging req?

A

Red - 3 yrs (1 yr in oak+ 6mth bottle)

White/Rosado - 2 yrs (6 mth in cask)

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148
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What is the DO for table wines of Málaga?

A

Sierras de Málaga DO

Blanco:
Recommended: Chardonnay, Pedro Ximénez, Moscatel de Alejandría, Moscatel de Grano Menudo (Moscatel Morisco), Sauvignon Blanc, Macabeo
Authorized: Lairén (Airen), Doradilla

Tinto/Rosado:
Recommended: Romé, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Tempranillo
Authorized: Garnacha, Cabernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Petit Verdot

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149
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What is Albillo?

A

A white grape, permitted in Ribera del Duero for freshness

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150
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What varietals besides Monastrell are used in Jumilla?

A
  • Garnacha
  • Petit Verdot
  • Plus others for blending
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151
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When did Ribera del Duero receive DO status?

A

-1982, there were only 9 wineries at the time

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152
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What is Tinto Fino?

A

Tempranillo syn.

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153
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What is the min % for Toro DO red?

A

min 75% Tinta de Toro

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154
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What grapes are principally Toro DO white?

A

Malvasia & Verdejo

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155
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Which autonomía is Arabako Txakolina in?

A

País Vasco

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156
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What is req. for Spanish Crianza?

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Red - 2 yrs (6 mth in cask)

White - 18 mth (6 mth in cask)

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157
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What is Palomino known as in Jerez?

A

Listán

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158
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Where and when was Cava born?

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  • 1872

- San Sadurní d’Anoia

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159
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Who founded Vega Sicilia? When?

A
  • Don Eloy Lecanda y Chaves

- 1864

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160
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What is the southernmost DO in Galicia?

A

Monterrei DO, a small region with only a handful of wineries

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161
Q

Where is Aalto?

A

Ribera del Duero

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162
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What are the 5 DOs of Tenerife?

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  • Abona
  • Tacoronte-Acentejo
  • Ycoden-Daute-Isora
  • Valle de Güímar
  • Valle de la Orotava
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163
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When was Rioja promoted to DOCa?

A

1991

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164
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What is req’d for Spanish Reserva?

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Red - 3 yrs (1 yr in cask)

White - 2 yrs (6 mos in cask)

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165
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What is req’d for Spanish Gran Reserva?

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Red - 5 yrs (18 mos in cask)

White - 4 yrs (6 mos in cask)

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166
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What are the 5 subzones of Navarra DO?

A
  • Valdizarbe
  • Baja Mountains
  • Tierra Estrella
  • Ribera Alta
  • Ribera Baja
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167
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What DO lies at the foot of the Pyrenées near Catalonia?

A

Somontano DO (ARAGON)

168
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What are the aging req’s for Cava?

A

Cava: min. 9 months on the lees from the day of tirage.

Reserva: min. 15 months on the lees from the day of tirage (18 starting with 2021 harvest)

Gran Reserva: min. 30 months on the lees from the day of tirage (Brut, Extra Brut, and Brut Nature only)

Cava de Paraje Calificado (Cava de Paratge Qualificat): min. 36 months on the lees from the day of tirage.

169
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What is the main grape of Utiel-Requena DO (Valencia)?

A

Bobal, doble pasta is the traditional style

170
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What iconic producer is located in Labastida, Rioja Alavesa?

A

La Granja

171
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Who rejuvinated Rueda in the 1970s?

A

Marqués de Riscal - as a fresh, crisp counterpart to their red Rioja

172
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What are Rías Baixas’ 5 sub-zones?

A
  • Val do Salnés
  • Ribeira do Ulla
  • Soutomaior
  • O Rosal
  • Condado do Tea
173
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What is the min % for varietal labeled Albariño from Rías Baixas?

A

100% Albariño

174
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What DO of Spain has terraces built by the Romans?

A

Ribeira Sacra DO

175
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What are the main varietals of Ribeira Sacra DO?

A

Red - Mencia

White - Treixadura & Godello

176
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What are the red grapes of the Canary Islands?

A
  • Listán Negro
  • Negramoll (Tinta Negra)
  • Malvasía Rosado
  • Listán Prieto (Mission)
177
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What are the white main grapes of the Canary Islands?

A
  • Malvasía
  • Gual
  • Forastera Blanca
  • Moscatel
  • Listán Blanco (Palomino)
178
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What are all commercial rosados in Ribera del Duero DO bottled as?

A

Vino Joven

-Crianza has not been produced in over a decade

179
Q

What is the best soil of Sherry?

A

Albariza

180
Q

Ondarrabi Zuri accounts for what % of the acreage in Getariako Txakolina?

A

95%

181
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What is llicorella?

A

A mix of black slate and quartzite that characterizes the best soils of Priorat

182
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Who is the largest producer of sparkling wine in the world? Who is the 2nd?

A
  • Freixenet

- Codorníu

183
Q

What varietals make Único?

A

Blended from Tinto del País, Cabernet Sauvignon, and Merlot

184
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Can Rueda DO (Castilla y Leon) be espumoso?

A
  • Yes, white or rosado

- Brut must be min 85% Verdejo

185
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What is produced in the Alicante DO?

A

Fondillón: 100% Monastrell (overripe grapes, not fortified) - 10 ys wood

186
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When did Pesquera begin receiving critical acclaim?

A

the 1980s

187
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What is the synonym for Carignan?

A

Mazuelo

188
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What is Listán?

A

Palomino synonym in Jerez

189
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What are the unique req’s for Uclés DO (Castilla La Mancha)?

A
  • Red grape vines must be in their 6th year to harvest
  • Mature red vines are divided into three categories
  • Max yields decrease with the vine’s age
190
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Where is the DO Pago Prado Irache?

A

Tierra Estrella (Navarra)

191
Q

What 2 iconic producers are in Logroño, Rioja Alta?

A
  • Marqués de Murrieta

- Artadi

192
Q

What 2 iconic producers are located in Fuenmayor, Rioja Alta?

A
  • Bodegas LAN

- Finca Valpiedra

193
Q

Where is the DO Pago Bodegas Otazu?

A

Valdizarbe (Navarra)

194
Q

What DOs are located in Aragon?

A
  • Campo de Borja DO
  • Calatayud DO
  • Cariñena DO
  • Somontano DO
195
Q

What iconic producer is located in Cenicero, Rioja Alta?

A

Marqués de Cáceres

196
Q

What is produced in Valdeorras DO?

A
  • Some pleasant reds & rosados

- Best wines are based on Godello

197
Q

What is the autonomía of Basque Country?

A

País Vasco

198
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What colors may be Rueda DO (Galicia)? What varieties?

A

“Rueda” white - min 50% Verdejo, often blended w/ Viura

  • Reds - dominated by Tempranillo
  • Rosados - min 50% Tempranillo
199
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What is Rueda DO Dorado?

A 
-Dry, fortified, oxidized white 
Rueda Dorado (Golden): 100% combined Palomino Fino and/or Verdejo 
- Rueda Dorado: min. 4 years, including at least 2 years in wood
200
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When did Rueda receive its DO status?

A

1980

201
Q

Which autonomía is Tierra de León in?

A

Castilla y León

202
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Viño Tostado is a dried grape local specialty of which region?

A

Ribeiro DO

Vino Tostado (dried grape wine)
Vino Tostado Blanco: Treixadura, Loureiro, Torrontés, Albariño, Godello
Vino Tostado Tinto: Caiño, Ferrón, Brancellao, Mencía, Sousón
203
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What wine region of Spain is one of its oldest, dating back to the 17th century, and has history being exported to England?

A

Ribeiro DO

204
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What are the favored varietals of Ribeiro?

A

White - Treixadura (gradually replacing Palomino)

Red - Caiño

205
Q

What are the two DOs of the Balearic Islands?

A
  • Pla i Llevant DO

- Binissalem Mallorca DO

206
Q

What are the two major cities of Rioja?

A
  • Haro - northwest

- Alfaro - southeast

207
Q

What grapes may be varietally labeled from the Rueda DO? What is the min %?

A
  • Verdejo or Sauv Blanc

- min 85%

208
Q

Where is DO Pago Casa del Blanco? When was it promoted?

A

La Mancha (2010)

209
Q

What is the scientific name of American oak?

A

Quercus Alba

210
Q

Which region of France shares culture & lineage with Catalonia?

A

Roussillon

211
Q

What is mistela?

A

Spanish version of vin de liqueur

212
Q

What white grape is permitted in Ribera del Duero DO ?

A

Albillo

213
Q

What DO borders Banyuls in Roussillon?

A

Empordà DO

214
Q

What soils describe Rioja sub-zones?

A
  • Alta - high proportions of calcareous clay
  • Alavesa - high proportions of calcareous clay
  • Baja - alluvial sands & ferrous clay
215
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When Rioja producers blend from all three regions what is used to describe each subzone?

A
  • Alta - structure
  • Alavesa - freshness
  • Baja - alcoholic warmth
216
Q

López de Heredia produces what two single vineyard estate wines?

A
  • Bosconia
  • Tondonia

*also Gravonia

217
Q

When did René Barbier plant vines initially in Priorat?

A

1979

218
Q

What is Vega Sicilia’s new project?

A

Bodegas Pintia de Toro DO

219
Q

What marks the corks of Cava?

A

A four-pointed star

220
Q

What grapes are used for Toro DO rosados?

A

Saignée blends of Tinta de Toro & Garnacha

221
Q

Historically, what style were the wines of Tarragona DO (Catalunya)?

A

Rancio or Mistela (Spanish vin de liqueur)

222
Q

Which autonomía is Arribes DO in?

A

Castilla y León

223
Q

Name 2 “experimental varieties” that may be used to finish the blend for Rioja red?

A
  • Monastrell

- Cab Sauv

224
Q

Where is the DO Pago Señorio de Arínzano?

A

Tierra Estrella (Navarra)

225
Q

Which autonomía is Bierzo DO in?

A

Castilla y León

226
Q

What is the main river of Castilla y León?

A

Duero River

227
Q

Which autonomía is Cigales DO in?

A

Castilla y León

228
Q

What are the 3 areas of Vinos de Madrid DO?

A
  • San Martin de Valdeiglesias
  • Navalcarnero
  • Arganda
229
Q

What is Negra de Madrid?

A

A local synonym for Garnacha in Vinos de Madrid

230
Q

What autonomía is Montsant DO in?

A

Catalonia

231
Q

What autonomía is Tarragona DO in?

A

Catalonia

232
Q

Which autonomía is the Jumilla DO in?

A

Murcia

233
Q

Where is Bodegas Pintia?

A

-Toro DO (Vega Sicilia’s new project)

234
Q

What style of wine does Rioja Alavesa produce?

A

Tempranillo ripens earliest here, often producing Vino Joven wines (Carbonic maceration is common for such wines)

235
Q

What are the five authorized white varieties for Cava?

A
  • Parellada
  • Macabeo (Macabeu)
  • Xarel-lo
  • Chardonnay
  • Subirat Parent (Malvasia)
236
Q

What is the varietal min % for Rías Baixas Condado do Tea?

A

min 70% combined Albariño and Treixadura

237
Q

What are the 3 altitude sub-zones of Penedès?

A
  • Baix-Penedès 0 - 250
  • Alt-Penedès 250- 500
  • Medio-Penedès 500-850
238
Q

What river is in the Ribera del Duero?

A

Duero River

239
Q

What is “Ojo de Gallo”?

A
  • Rare rosados in Txakolina

- A blend of the two grapes (red & white)

240
Q

What DOs does the Duero River pass through?

A
  • Ribera del Duero DO
  • Rueda DO
  • Toro DO
  • Tierra del Vino de Zamora DO
  • Arribes DO
241
Q

What are the DOs of Castilla y León?

A
  • Bierzo DO
  • Cigales DO
  • Arlanza DO
  • Ribera del Duero DO
  • Rueda DO
  • Toro DO
  • Tierra del Vino de Zamora DO
  • Arribes DO
  • Tierra de León DO
242
Q

What is the oldest winery in Haro?

A

López de Heredia

243
Q

What is Pansà Blanca?

A

Xarel-lo synonym in Alella DO

244
Q

What is the principal variety of Almansa DO?

A

Monastrell

245
Q

What is the major city of Valencia DO?

A

Valencia, the 3rd largest city in Spain

246
Q

Which autonomía is Tierra del Vino de Zamora DO in?

A

Castilla y León

247
Q

What autonomía is Conca de Barberá DO in?

A

Catalonia

248
Q

What autonomía is Costers del Segre DO in?

A

Catalonia

249
Q

What variety is perfectly suited for Alt-Penedès?

A

Parellada

250
Q

Which autonomía is Monterrei DO in?

A

Galicia

251
Q

What is the main variety of the Valencia DO?

A

The local Merseguera - neutral white wines

252
Q

What is Fondillon?

A

A local specialty of Alicante DO

  • A solera-style, oxidative dessert wine
  • Produced from overripe Monastrell
  • Aged for a min 10 years
  • Not fortified, does not carry wood flavor
253
Q

What type of wine is produced in Rioja Baja?

A

Garnacha performs best here

254
Q

Is Ysios modern or traditional and where is it located?

A
  • Modern

- Rioja Alavesa

255
Q

Which autonomía is Ribeiro DO in?

A

Galicia

256
Q

Where is Dominio de Pingus?

A

Ribera del Duero

257
Q

What two producers are perpetuating Malvasia de Sitges in Baix-Penedès? What style of wine?

A
  • Vega de Ribes
  • The charity Hospital de Sant Joan Baptiste

-As a sweet fortified wine

258
Q

What grapes are most common in Campo de Borja DO?

A

Reds & Rosados - principally Garnacha & Tempranillo

Whites - based on Viura

259
Q

Describe the wines of Málaga DO.

A

-Moscatel or PX

  • Soleo process
  • The wines are either naturally sweet or fortified
  • Fortified wines are naturally sweet, or sweetened w/ arrope
  • Fortified wines undergo solera aging in American oak

*Arrope: Concentrated grape must heated and reduced to one-third of its original volume.

260
Q

What autonomía is Somontano DO in?

A

Aragon

261
Q

Where is Bodegas Pittacum?

A

Bierzo DO

262
Q

What are the levels of quality for Spain?

A

DOP

  • Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa)
  • Denominación de Origen (DO)
  • Vinos de Pago (DO Pago)
  • Vinos de Calidad con Indicación Geográfica (VCIG)

IGP
-Vino de la Tierra (VdlT)

263
Q

What vintages of Único did winemaker Domingo Txomin receive acclaim for at the 1929 Barcelona World Fair?

A

1917 & 1918

264
Q

What two mountain ranges are in northern Spain?

A
  • Pyrenées Mountains - NE, divide France & Spain

- Cantabrian Mountains - NW

265
Q

What are the 3 sub-zones of Rioja?

A
  • Rioja Alta - western
  • Rioja Alavesa - Northern
  • Rioja Oriental - Southeastern
266
Q

What is the min % for Bierzo DO?

A

Reds - min 70% Mencía (more serious efforts are 100%)
Rosados - min 50% Mencía
Blanco: Doña Blanca, Godello, Malvasía Riojana, Palomino

267
Q

What is Alejandro Fernandez’s of Pesquera new project and where is it?

A

Dehesa la Granja Estate of Tierra del Vino de Zamora DO

268
Q

What autonomía is Alella DO in?

A

Catalonia

269
Q

What DO is DO Pago Dominio de Valdepusa located within?

A

Mentrida DO (Castilla-La Mancha)

270
Q

What is the Rioja Gran Reserva aging req?

A

Red - 60 (24 + 24)

White - 4 yrs (6 mth in cask)

271
Q

Who is known for producing 100% Tempranillo from their estate vineyards in Rioja Alavesa?

A

Bodega Ysios

272
Q

What are the DO Pagos of Castilla-La Mancha?

A 
DO Pago Dominio de Valdepusa 
DO Pago Finca Élez 
DO Pago Guijoso 
DO Pago Dehesa del Carrizal 
DO Pago Campo de la Guardia 
DO Pago Florentino 
DO Pago Casa del Blanco 
DO Pago Calzadilla
DO Pago Vallegarcia
DO Pago La Jaraba 
DO Pago Los Cerrillos
DO Pago El Vicario
273
Q

What are the DO Pagos of Valencia Utiel-Requena?

A

DO Pago El Terrerazo
DO Pago Los Balagueses
DO Pago Vera de Estenas
DO Pago Chozas Carrascal

274
Q

What are the main grapes of Malaga?

A

PX

Moscatel

275
Q

What region produces Clarete? What is it?

A

Tierra del Vino de Zamora

A light rosé

276
Q

Name 4 traditionalist wineries of Rioja that got their start in the latter half of the 19th century.

A

Lopez de Heredia, CVNE, La Rioja Alta and Berceo

277
Q

What are the aging requirements (in general) for Anejo?

A

24 months is a cask of less than 600L or bottle

278
Q

What are the aging requirements (in general) for Viejo?

A

36 months aging, demonstrates marked oxidative character.

279
Q

What are the two mountain ranges of North Central Spain?

A

Pyrennes (divide Spain and France) and Cantabrian (to the Northwest)
NB- this creates a rain shadow in the region’s highlands

280
Q

Rioja was the first region of Spain to receive DOCa status. When did this happen?

A

1991

281
Q

What is Mazuelo?

A

Carignan’s synonym in Rioja

282
Q

What is Viura?

A

Macabeo

283
Q

What is the stipulation for Rosado wines of Rioja?

A

Min. 25% combined Tempranillo, Mazuelo, Garnacha Tinta, Maturana Tinta and Graciano

284
Q

Which subzone of Rioja fits this description?: The smallest and northernmost subzone (partially located in Basque country) and Tempranillo here often produces vino joven wines for early consumption. Carbonic maceration may be used.

A

Rioja Alavesa

285
Q

Which subzone of Rioja fits this description?: The southwestern zone with a slightly warmer climate capable of producing classic, ageworthy Tempranillo, Mazuelo and Graciano.

A

Rioja Alta

286
Q

Which subzone of Rioja fits this description?: The hottest subregion containing more alluvial soils and ferrous clay where Granacha perferms best.

A

Rioja Oriental

287
Q

What are the soils of Rioja Alta?

A

Rioja Alta’s northern areas are characterized by yellow calcareous clay (arcillo-calcareo), whereas the lower slopes south of the Ebro River contain reddish, iron-rich clay soils (arcillo-ferroso).

288
Q

What are the soils of Rioja Oriental?

A

Rioja Oriental has some iron-rich clay, but most of the lower, flatter areas in Baja are characterized by alluvial, silty soils.

289
Q

Describe Rioja Alavesa.

A

The smallest and northernmost subzone (partially located in Basque country) and Tempranillo here often produces vino joven wines for early consumption. Carbonic maceration may be used.

290
Q

Describe Rioja Alta.

A

The southwestern zone with a slightly warmer climate capable of producing classic, ageworthy Tempranillo, Mazuelo and Graciano.

291
Q

Describe Rioja Oriental.

A

The hottest subregion containing more alluvial soils and ferrous clay where Granacha perferms best.

292
Q

What region is Rioja Oriental shared with?

A

Navarra

293
Q

What region is Rioja Alavesa shared with?

A

País Vasco

294
Q

Where is Navarra DO?

A

Central Spain- adjacent to the northern and eastern boarders of Rioja

295
Q

What are the 5 DOs of Galicia?

A

Rias Baixas, Ribeiro, Valdeorras, Ribeira Sacra and Monterrei

296
Q

What are the 5 subzones of Rias Baixas?

A

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

297
Q

If a white wine from Rias Baixas is labeled with Val do Salnes or Ribeira do Ulla, what is the grape blend?

A

Minimum 70% Albarino

298
Q

If a white wine from Rias Baixas is labeled with O Rosal, what is the grape blend?

A

Minimum 70% combined Albariño and Loureira

299
Q

If a white wine from Rias Biaxas is labeled with Condado do Tea, what is the grape blend?

A

Minimum 70% combined Albariño and Treixadura

300
Q

What are the authorized white grapes of Rias Baixas?

A

Albariño, Loureira, Treixadura, Caiña Blanca, Torrontés, Godello

301
Q

What river runs along Ribeiro DO in Galacia?

A

Minho River

302
Q

What is Galicia’s eastern most zone?

A

Valdeorras DO

303
Q

What is the southernmost DO in Galicia?

A

Monterrei DO

304
Q

What are the 3 DOs of Pais Vasco?

A

Getariako Txakolina, Bizkaiko Txakolina, and Arabako Txakolina

305
Q

What is the sole red grape of Getariako Txakolina DO?

A

Ondarrabi Beltza (Hondarribi Beltza)

306
Q

What is Ojo de Gallo?

A

Rosado wines coming from Getariako Txakolina DO

307
Q

What does the terrain of Castilla y Leon consist of?

A

Consists of the northern part of the Meseta Central, the mountains that encircle it and the Duero River runs westward through it

308
Q

What are the DOs of Castilla y Leon?

A

Ribera del Duero, Rueda, Toro, Tierra del Vino de Zamora, Arribes, Tierra de Leon, Cigales and Bierzo

309
Q

What are the white grapes of Bierzo DO?

A

◾Recommended: Doña Blanca, Godello

◾Authorized: Malvasia, Palomino

310
Q

What are the red grapes of Bierzo DO?

A

◾Recommended: Mencía

◾Authorized: Garnacha Tintorera

311
Q

What is the blend for tinto wines from Bierzo DO?

A

Minimum 70% Mencia

312
Q

Who makes the bottling ‘Corullon’ and what is it?

A

Alvaro Palacios and Ricardo Palacios -Descendientes de Jose Palacios (est. 1999)- and is extracted old vine Mencia wines sourced from mountainside schist soils

313
Q

What is Ribera del Duero’s flagship estate? When was it started?

A

Vega Sicilia, founded by Don Eloy Lecanda y Chaves who in 1864 began plantings to make brandy

314
Q

When did Ribera del Duero receive DO status?

A

1982

315
Q

Name three estates, other than Vega Sicilia, in Ribera del Duero DO.

A

Pesquera, Domino de Pingus, Aalto, Alion

316
Q

What is Tempranillo known as in Ribera del Duero DO?

A

Tinto del Pais or Tinto Fino

317
Q

What is dorado?

A

A dry, fortified, oxidized wine

318
Q

What is Tinto de Toro a synonym for?

A

Tempranillo- it is a local strain that ripens easily in the extremely hot, dry continental summers of Toro

319
Q

What is clarete?

A

A lighter style of rose from Tierra del Vino de Zamora DO

320
Q

What was the second DOCa to be promoted?

A

Priorat 2009-DOCa is locally known as DOQ in Catalan

321
Q

What is the soil of Priorat?

A

Rocky schist soils and llicorella- a mix of black slate and quartzite

322
Q

Where is Vi de la Vila found on labels? What does it entail?

A

Priorat- ◦Village wines are released under the village name followed by “Vi de la Vila” on the label. They must include a min. 60% recommended varieties, or a min. 50% recommended varieties if only one is present

323
Q

What are the allowed red grapes of Priorat DOCa?

A

◾Recommended: Garnacha Tinta, Samsó (Mazuela)

◾Authorized: Garnacha Peluda, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Tempranillo, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot, Picapoll Negro

324
Q

What are the allowed white grapes of Priorat DOCa?

A

Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo, Pedro Ximénez, Chenin, Moscatel de Alejandria, Moscatel de Grano Menudo, Pansal (Xarel-lo), Picapoll Blanco

325
Q

What are the villages of Priorat?

A

La Morera de Montsant, Gratallops, Bellmunt del Priorat, Escaladei, Porrera, Poboleda, La Vilella Baixa, La Vilella Alta, El Lloar, Masos del Terme de Falset, Solanes del Terme de El Molar, Torroja del Priorat

326
Q

What are the five original ‘clos’ wines of Priorat?

A

Clos Mogador, Clos Dofi, Clos Erasmus, Clos de l”Obac and Clos Martinet

327
Q

What is the climate of Priorat?

A

Warm, Mediterranean

328
Q

Which DO was a subzone of Tarragona until 2002?

A

Montsant DO

329
Q

What is the synonym for Tempranillo in Monsant DO?

A

Ull de Llebre

330
Q

Historically, what was Tarragona DO known for?

A

Wines made in a fortified rancio or mistela fashion

331
Q

What is the smallest subzone of Costers del Serge DO?

A

Raimat

332
Q

What are the three subzones of Penedes DO?

A

Alt-Penedes, Medio-Penedes and Baix-Penedes

333
Q

Which region of Catalonia is one of Europe’s highest altitude winegrowing regions?

A

Alt-Penedes in Penedes DO

334
Q

What grape is best suited to the Alt-Penedes region?

A

Parellada

335
Q

What grape is best suited to the Medio-Penedes region?

A

Ull de Llebre

336
Q

What grapes are best suited to the Baix-Penedes region?

A

Garnatxa and Monastrell

337
Q

What are the allowed grapes of Cava DO?

A

Parellada, Xarel-lo, Macabeu, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Garnacha Tinta, Monastrell, Trepat and Malvasia

338
Q

What are the DOs of Valencia?

A

Valencia, Alicante and Utiel-Requena

339
Q

What is Utiel-Requena DO known for?

A

Red wines primarily produced from the Bobal grape and doble pasta is a traditional style.

340
Q

What are the three DOs of Murcia?

A

Jumilla, Yecla and Bullas

341
Q

What are the soils of Jumilla DO?

A

Sandy

342
Q

Where is La Mancha DO?

A

Castilla La Mancha, Southern Spain

343
Q

What was Ribera del Jucar DO once a subzone of?

A

La Mancha- awarded DO status in 2003

344
Q

What are the DOs of Andalucía?

A

Malaga, Sierras de Malaga, Montilla-Moriles, Condado du Huelva, Jerez-Xeres-Sherry, and Manzanilla Sanlucar de Barrameda

345
Q

Which are the traditional blending partners of Tempranillo in Rioja?

A

Mazuelo (Carignan), Graciano, and Garnacha

346
Q

Which regions does the Rioja DOC encompass?

A

La Rioja, Navarra, País Vasco

347
Q

Name the Subregions of Rioja

A

Rioja Alta (La Rioja), Rioja Oriental-formerly Baja(Navarra), Rioja Alavesa (País Vasco) (Region)

348
Q

Which styles are allowed in La Rioja DOC?

A

Vino Espumoso Calidad: Traditional Method Blanco or Rosado
Blanco
Rosado,
Tinto

349
Q

Which White grapes are authorised for the production of white wine in Rioja?

A

Viura, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo, Malvasía, Garnacha Blanca, Tempranillo Blanca, Maturana Blanca, Turruntés

350
Q

Rioja DOC tinto, what percentage of approved grapes is required?

A

min. 95% authorized red grapes (if destemmed), min. 85% authorized red grapes (if whole clusters or whole berries are used)

351
Q

What are the aging requirements for Vino Espumoso de Calidad in Rioja DOC?

A

min. 15 months on the lees from the date of tirage prior to disgorgement

Vino Espumosa Calidad Reserva: min. 24 months on the lees from the date of tirage prior to disgorgement

Vino Espumoso Gran Añada: min 36 months on the lees from the date of tirage prior to disgorgement.

352
Q

Which SPK method is allowed for the production of Vino Espumoso de Calidad in Rioja DOCa?

A

Traditional Method

Transfer method is approved for bottle sizes smaller than 750 ml and larger than 3 L

353
Q

Vino Espumoso Gran Añada can be NV?

A

Vino Espumosa Gran Añada must come entirely from a single vintage, and state the vintage on the label.

354
Q

Which Sweetness Designations are allowed for Vino Espumoso?

A

Brut Nature: Less than 3 g/l of residual sugar, and has not received dosage
Extra Brut: Maximum 6 g/l of resigual sugar
Brut: Maximum 12 g/l of residual sugar

355
Q

Which training methods are allowed in La Rioja DOCa?

A

Cordon (single or double), “en vaso”, “vara y pulgar”, Double Guyot (the latter may be used for all white varieties except Viura, Malvasía, and Garnacha Blanca.)

356
Q

What ‘En Vaso’ stands for?

A

(bush vines)

357
Q

Name some conditions for the usage of Viñedo Singular (Single Vineyard) on a label? (2017, official 2018)

A
  • Vineyard must be approved by the regulatory board;
  • Winery must have a 10 year history working with the vineyard;
  • Vines must be at least 35 years old;
  • Grapes must be manually harvested;
  • 100% of grapes must come from the named vineyard;
  • Wines must be produced, aged, and bottled at a named winery;
  • The harvest of grapes destined for a single vineyard wine must be communicated to the Consejo Regulador prior to harvest;
  • The Consejo Regulador may assume control of a vineyard destined to be singularly labeled from July 1st to ensure that it is not manipulated and that it corresponds to the yield and farming requirements;
  • The arrival of this fruit, along with its weight must be entered into the ‘Tarjeta de Viticultor’ and submitted to the Consejo Regulador for review;
358
Q

Which is the largest subzone in Rioja?

A

Oriental

359
Q

Name some conditions for the usage of Vinos de Municipio?

A
  • Grapes must come exclusively from the municipality (but 15% from neighboring municipalities may be allowed with 10 year history working with the vineyard)
  • Vinification, aging, and bottling must occur within the municipality
360
Q

Name some conditions for the usage of Vinos de Zona?

A
  • Grapes must come exclusively from the zone (but 15% from neighboring zones may be allowed with 10 year history working with the vineyard)
  • Vinification, aging, and bottling must occur within the zone
361
Q

Synonim of Garnacha Tintoreira

A

Alicante Buschet

362
Q

Spain PGI’s?

A

(Vino con Indicación Geográfica Protegida )

Vino de la Tierra (VdlT)

363
Q

Spain, Rioja, Ribiera del Duero aging requirements for Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva: WHITE/ROSE?

A 
Crianza 18(6) 
Reserva 24 (6) 
Gran Riserva 48(6)
364
Q

Spain, Rioja, Ribiera del Duero aging requirements for Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva: RED?
What’s the difference?

A

Crianza: 24 (6 oak) Spain
Rioja/Ribera Del Duero: 24 (12 oak)

Reserva: 36 (12) Spain and Ribera Del Duero
Rioja: 36 (12 oak + 6 bottle)

Gran Reserva: 60 (18 oak) Spain
Ribera Del Duero: 60 (24 oak)
Rioja: 60 (24 oak + 24 bottle)

365
Q

Pago of Aragon?

A

Ayles (2011)

366
Q

How many Pagos in Castilla La Mancha? Name 3

A 
12
Dominio de Valdepusa 2003 
Finca Elez 2003 
Guijoso 
Dehesa del Carrizal 
Campo de la Guardia 
Florentino 
Casa del Blanco 
Calzadilla 
Vallegarcía (2019) 
La Jaraba (2019) 
Los Cerrillos (2019) 
El Vicario (2019)
367
Q

How many Pagos in Navarra?

A

3
Arinzano,
Prado de Irache
Otazu

368
Q

What was the last Pago approved?

A

Chozas carrascal, 2020 Valencia

369
Q

How many DOs in Galicia? Name

A 
5
Monterei 
Riais Baixas 
Ribeira Sacra 
Ribeiro 
Valdeorras
370
Q

Which River separates O’Rosal and Condado do Tea from Portugal?

A

Minho

371
Q

Which training system is used in Riais Baixas?

A

Pergola

372
Q

What’s the soil in the Riais Baixas?

A

Alluvial over Granite (Val do Salnes, O’ Rosal, Satoumaior)

Granite and Slate with granite subsoil (Condado)

Alluvial (Ribera do Ulla)

373
Q

Name the 2 subzones of Monterei

A

Valle del Monterei, Ladera de Monterei

374
Q

Where is the Cangas VCIG?

A

Asturias

Principal White Grapes: Albarín
Secondary White Grapes: Albillo Mayor, Godello, Gewürztraminer, Moscatel de Granos Menudo (Muscat à Petits Grains), Picapoll Blanco

Principal Red Grapes: Albarín Tinto, Carrasquín, Verdejo Negro, Mencía
Secondary Red Grapes: Garnacha Tintorera (Alicant Bouschet), Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah

375
Q

Which are the 2 main grapes of the Pais Vascos?

A 
Ondarrabi Zuri (W)
Ondarrabi Beltza (R)
376
Q

Which is Spain’s largest autonomia?

A

Castilla y Leon

377
Q

What’s the climate in the Ribiera del Duero?

A

Continental moderate by Atlantic Influence

378
Q

Through which regions the Douro river flows through in Castilla y Leon? East to West

A

Ribiera del Duero, Rueda, Toro, Tierra del Vino di Zamora, Arribes

379
Q

What’s the river of Bierzo?

A

Sil

380
Q

What is Viña Clasificada and Gran Viña Clasificada (Priorat)?

A

VC: It can be added to single parcels vineyards with min 5 years as vino de Paraje

GVC: can be added to vineyards with a min 5 yrs as Viña Clasificada

381
Q

What’s the soil in Cigales?

A

Limestone with Pudding stones

382
Q

Synonim of Tempranillo in Arlanza?

A

Tinta del País

383
Q

Where would you find the Prieto Piludo as a recommended variety?

A

Tierra de Leon DO,

With Mencia

384
Q

In Which DO whites is min 60% Malvasia,
and recommended red varieties are Juan García, Rufete,
and Tempranillo?

A

Arribes DO

385
Q

Which provinces cover the Ribiera del Duero?

A

4,

Valladolid, Burgos, Soria, Segovia

386
Q

What’s the white grape of Ribiera del Duero?

A

Albillo Mayor, min 75%

387
Q

What percentage of Tinto Fino min is requested in Ribiera del Duero DO?

A

min 75% and min 95% of author. red varieties

388
Q

Does the aging in Ribiera del Duero must be stated on the label?

A

NO, it doesn’t

389
Q

What’s the soil in Ribiera del Duero?

A

Schist

Chalky top Soil (especially near Pesquera)

390
Q

At which elevation do the vineyards sit in Ribiera del Duero?

A

750- 800 m

391
Q

What is Merenzao?

A

Synonim of Bastardo in Monterrei DO

392
Q

In Which year the vino Espumoso de Calidad was approved in Rioja?

A

2018

393
Q

Name from 2010 backwards some of the best regarded vintages in Rioja

A

2010, 2005, 2004, 2001, 1995, 1994

394
Q

What’s the elevation of the vineyards in Priorat?

A

100-700 m

395
Q

Which rivers flows through Priorat?

A

Siurana, Cortiella

396
Q

Synonim of Cariñena in Priorat

A

Samsò, Mazuela

397
Q

What’s the min abv in Priorat?

A

13% (W)

13.5% (R)

398
Q

What are the
Vi de Paraje
Vi de Vinya Clasificada
Vi de Gran Vinya Clasificada

A

Categories approved in 2019 by the Consell Regulador in Priorat

Vi de Paratge -> 100% from Single zone

Vi de Vinya Clasificada -> quality vineyard to single parcel

Vi de Gran Vinya Clasificada ->top quality vineyard

399
Q

What the Velles Vineyard (Vinas Viejas) in Priorat applied to?

A

Vines planted before 1945

400
Q

Which DO is Ringshaped around Priorat?

A

Montsant DO

401
Q

What was the previous name of Montsant when was a subzone of Tarragona?

A

Falset

402
Q

Which grape is used in the Vimblanc de Montsant DO?

A

100% Pansa Blanco (Xarelo)

VdL, dried grapes, fortified

403
Q

What is the Tarragona Classico?

A
  • Garnatxa de Tarragona (sweet fortified red)

100% Garnatxa min 2 yrs in oak

404
Q

What is the Malvasia de Sitges?

A

Historical Specialty Variety of Penedes

sweet fortified

405
Q

What is Classic Penedes?

A
  • A sub Classification of Penedes for SPK wines
  • Must be organic grown, pressed, estate grown
  • Always Vintage, min 15 months on lees
406
Q

When was Codorniu founded?

A

1551

407
Q

Cava 1st commercial vintage?

A

1872

408
Q

What is Cava min and max abv?

A

10.8% to 12.8%

409
Q

What was controversial about the Dominio de Valdepusa Pago?

A

Marques de Grinon planted French Varieties and adopted drip irrigation (illegal in Spain).

He got a Pago status.

410
Q

What is the soil in Valdepeñas?

A

Chalk bedrock. It has a better water retention

411
Q

What is Sobremadre?

A
  • It’s a traditional wine produced in Vinos de Madrid DO
    It involves a long maceration (skin contact up to 180 days). W/R

Blanco: Malvar, Albillo, Airén, Viura, Torrontés, Parellada, Moscatel de Grano Menudo
Tinto: Tinto Fino, Garnacha Tinta, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah

412
Q

What is the Negra de Madrid?

A

Garnacha

413
Q

What is Romé?

A

It’s a red grape. The only red grape allowed in Malaga DO

414
Q

DOs Castilla La Mancha?

A 
Almansa DO
La Mancha DO
Manchuela DO
Méntrida DO
Mondéjar DO
Ribera del Júcar DO
Uclés DO
Valdepeñas DO
415
Q

DOs of Castilla y León?

A 
Arlanza DO
Arribes DO
Bierzo DO
Cigales DO
Ribera del Duero DO
Rueda DO
Tierra de León DO
Tierra del Vino de Zamora DO
Toro DO
416
Q

DOs of Catalonia?

A 
Alella DO
Catalunya DO
Cava DO
Conca de Barberà DO
Costers del Segre DO
Empordà DO
Montsant DO
Penedès DO
Pla de Bages DO
Tarragona DO
Terra Alta DO
417
Q

DOs of Aragón?

A

Catalayud DO
Campo de Borja DO
Carinena DO
Somontano DO

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