Spain - MA Questions 05.12.20

Question 1

Who is known to have introduced Cabernet Sauvignon in Rioja, Spain?

Answer 1

Marques de Riscal, cuttings from Bordeaux.

Question 2

Which French enologist worked as a consultant for Marques de Riscal identifying Rueda and making Verdejo in a more modern non-oxidative style?

Answer 2

Emile Peynaud.

Question 3

Which mountain range separates the Meseta Central in two?

Answer 3

Sistema Central.

Question 4

Which two of the Spanish comunidades autonomas do not have any DOs?

Answer 4

Cantabria and Asturias.

Question 5

What is the third wind besides Levante and Poniente affecting temperatures in Southern Spain?

Answer 5

Leveche, bringing hot, drying currents from the African desert.

Question 6

Which six producers formed Corpinnat in 2015? Which other 3 producers joined in 2018 ?

Answer 6

Gramona, Llopart, Nadal, Recaredo, Sabate i Coca and Torello.

Huguet-Can Freixes, Julia Bernet and Mas Candi.

Question 7

What are the requirements for Corpinnat producers ?

Answer 7

All grapes must come from a defined area within Penedes DO ;
75% of the grapes must come from vineyards owned by the winery.
Any sourced grapes must be bought at a minimum price of 0.7 euro per kilogram
Must be certified organic and harvesting done by hand
90% of the grapes must be Xarel-lo, Parellada and Malvasia ;
Chardonnay, Pinot Noir and Trepat can be maximum 10% of the final blend.
Garnacha, Monastrell, Sumoll and Xarel-lo Rosat are the only grapes that may be used for rose.
Grapes must be entirely vinified at the winery
Minimim 18 months ageing on the lees.

Question 8

What does VCIG stand for? After how many years can a region apply for elevation to DO?

Answer 8

Vino de Calidad con Indicacion Geografica. Minimum 5 years.

Question 9

When did Priorat become a DOCa?

Answer 9

2009.

Question 10

Which Vino de Pago is the smallest ?

Answer 10

Vallegarcia in Castilla La Mancha. 1.5 hectares.

Question 11

What is the latest Vino de Pago as of Dec 2020?

Answer 11

Chozas Carrascal in Valencia. 2020.

Question 12

Name the Vino de Pago in Aragon.

Answer 12

Ayles.

Question 13

What is the maximum capacity that the oak casks may have for general DO Crianza, Reserva or Gran reserva wines?

Answer 13

Max 330 liters.

Question 14

What is the total minimum ageing in Spain for red Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva ?

Answer 14

2, 3 and 5 years.

Question 15

What is the maximum capacity for the oak casks when Noble, Anejo and Viejo aging terms are used?

Answer 15

Max 600 liters.

Question 16

Which of the 3 terms has the oak ageing as mandatory?

Answer 16

Viejo, min 3 years with marked oxidative character.

Question 17

Samsó is a regional name used for which grape?

Answer 17

Cariñena.

Question 18

Which Spanish grape is known as Cannonau in Sardinia ?

Answer 18

Garnacha.

Question 19

Las Lamas and Moncerbal are century-old vineyards in which DO?

Answer 19

Bierzo.

Question 20

How else are the rosados wines known in Cigales, Navarra and Valdepenas ?

Answer 20

Aloques.

Question 21

How was Rias Baixas DO known before Spain entering the EU ?

Answer 21

Albarino DO.

Question 22

Which two subzones of Rias Baixas border Portugal ?

Answer 22

O Rosal and Condado do Tea.

Question 23

Which subzone of Rias Baixas is the largest ?

Answer 23

Val do Salnes.

Question 24

How is the pergola system known in Rias Baixas ?

Answer 24

Parral.

Question 25

What is the minimum must weight that grapes for Vino Tostado must be dried to ?

Answer 25

350 grams per liter.

Question 26

What does Valdeorras “Castes Nobles” mean?

Answer 26

Min 85% recommended varieties.

Question 27

Which variety is used for Vino Espumoso in Valdeorras?

Answer 27

min 85% Godello.

Question 28

What are the subzones of Ribeira Sacra?

Answer 28

Chantada, Ribeiras do Miño, Amandi, Ribeiras do Sil, and Quiroga-Bibei.

Question 29

What is Rueda Palido?

Answer 29

Fortified wine biologically aged for a min of 3 years in wood.

Question 30

What does Gran Vino de Rueda indicate on a label?

Answer 30

That the wines are made from vines which are at least 30 years old ; yields are also stricter.

Question 31

Is Ribera del Duero allowed to produce any white wines under DO regulations?

Answer 31

Yes, from min 75% Albillo Mayor since 2019.

Question 32

Which DO is associated with the Prieto Picudo variety?

Answer 32

Tierra de León DO.

Question 33

Which producer is asscociated with Imperial and Contino labels ?

Answer 33

CVNE.

Question 34

What is the minimum ageing on the lees for Vino Espumoso de Calidad de Rioja Crianza ?

Answer 34

min 15 months.

Question 35

What are the zones of Navarra ?

Answer 35

Baja Montaña, Tierra Estella, Valdizarbe, Ribera Alta, and Ribera Baja.

Question 36

What does Calatayud Superior indicate on a wine label?

Answer 36

Wine produced from min 85% old vines Garnacha Tinta of at least min 50 years of age.

Question 37

How long would it take for a gyropalette to complete remuage compared to hand-riddling ?

Answer 37

3 days vs six weeks.

Question 38

What is the minimum ageing on the lees for Cava de Paraje Calificado?

Answer 38

min 36 months.

Question 39

What does the term Velles Vinyes refer to in Priorat?

Answer 39

Old vines planted before 1945 or min 75 years of age.

Question 40

Where would you find the sauló soils?

Answer 40

Alella DO, Catalunya. Sandy granite topsoil.

Question 41

Which DO in Spain is impacted by the cold Tramontana wind coming from the Massif Central?

Answer 41

Empordà DO in Catalunya.