Spain & Portugal Flashcards
Bual and Sercial are two grape varieties used to make which Fortified wine?
Madeira
Palomino and Pedro Ximenez are two grape varieties used to make which Fortified wine?
Sherry
Port wines are fortified…
During fermentation
True or False: Manzanilla, Fino and Oloroso are all types of Sherry.
True
Name the 3 sub-zones of Rioja:
Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa, and Rioja Oriental
In Rioja, Crianza carries a minimum aging requirement of ____ years, including at least ____ year in oak.
2 years - 1 year
Sherry wines are fortified…
After Fermentation
A particularly delicate type of fino, called Manzanilla, is produced only in what region of Jerez?
Sanlúcar de Barrameda
Madeira wines are fortified…
During Fermentation
Touriga Nacional is a grape variety used to make which Fortified wine?
Port
Portugal’s famous red grape varietal is:
Touriga Nacional
Which Portugese DOC is known for its light, dry white wines?
Vinho Verde
Portugal’s climate is….
Wet Atlantic, Warm Mediterranean, and Continental
True or False: Alvarinho is one of the major grapes in Vinho Verde DOC?
True
The D.O. Rías Baixas is predominantly a red wine producing region.
False
All Sherry must be aged in solera for at least ____ years before release.
2
What are the synonyms for Tempranillo?
Tinto Fino, Tinto del Pais, and Cencible
True or False: Carignan is the French name for Mazuelo.
True
What is the name for the unusual black soil found in D.O. Priorat?
Llicorella
Vega Sicilia is a block buster iconic wine which comes from which D.O.?
Ribera del Duero
Macabeo, Xarel-lo, and which other grape is used for most Cavas?
Parellada
In Rioja, Riserva carries a minimum aging requirement of ____ years, including at least ____ year in oak and ___ months in bottle.
3 years - 1 year - 6 months
In Rioja, Gran Riserva carries a minimum aging requirement of ____ years, including at least ____ year in oak and at least ___ years in bottle.
5 years - 2 years - 2 years
Where is Sherry made?
Jerez
