Spain overview

Question 1

Spain Grapes

Answer 1

Reds-Tempranillo [most well known]-Garnacha Tinta [Grenache] -Monatstrell (Mouvedre) -Graciano -Carinena (Carignan) /Mazuelo (Carignan in Rioja)-MenciaWhites-Verdejo-Albarino-Airen [La Mancha]-Macbeo (Viura in Rioja)

Question 2

Spain PDO Labelling

Answer 2

DOP (Denominacion de Origen Protegida)Traditional Terms commonly used:DO: DOCa: only two [Rioja, Priorat] DO Pagos are VPs within DOs

Question 3

Spain PGI / Non GI

Answer 3

PGI wines = VdIT (Vino de la Tierra)Non GI = Vino

Question 4

Vino De Pagos

Answer 4

VP(Vinos de Pagos): small number of single estate using own grapes [outside DO system]

Question 5

Spain Aging Overview

Answer 5

Joven: Reds & Whites no agingCrianza: Reds 2 years (6 Barrel) Whites 18 months (6 mo barrel)Reserva Reds 3 yrs (1 yr Barrel) Whites 2 years (6 mo barrel)Gran Reserva Reds 5 years (18 Barrel) Whites 4 years (6 barrel)

Question 6

Additional DOP Aging Terms

Answer 6

-Noble: 18 months aging in a cask of less than 600 L or bottle-Añejo: 24 months aging in a cask of less than 600 L or bottle-Viejo: 36 months aging, demonstrates marked oxidative character