Spain & Portugal

Question 1

Bual and Sercial are two grape varieties used to make which Fortified wine?

Answer 1

Madeira

Question 2

Palomino and Pedro Ximenez are two grape varieties used to make which Fortified wine?

Answer 2

Sherry

Question 3

Port wines are fortified…

Answer 3

During fermentation

Question 4

True or False: Manzanilla, Fino and Oloroso are all types of Sherry.

Answer 4

True

Question 5

Name the 3 sub-zones of Rioja:

Answer 5

Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa, and Rioja Oriental

Question 6

In Rioja, Crianza carries a minimum aging requirement of ____ years, including at least ____ year in oak.

Answer 6

2 years - 1 year

Question 7

Sherry wines are fortified…

Answer 7

After Fermentation

Question 8

A particularly delicate type of fino, called Manzanilla, is produced only in what region of Jerez?

Answer 8

Sanlúcar de Barrameda

Question 9

Madeira wines are fortified…

Answer 9

During Fermentation

Question 10

Touriga Nacional is a grape variety used to make which Fortified wine?

Answer 10

Port

Question 11

Portugal’s famous red grape varietal is:

Answer 11

Touriga Nacional

Question 12

Which Portugese DOC is known for its light, dry white wines?

Answer 12

Vinho Verde

Question 13

Portugal’s climate is….

Answer 13

Wet Atlantic, Warm Mediterranean, and Continental

Question 14

True or False: Alvarinho is one of the major grapes in Vinho Verde DOC?

Answer 14

True

Question 15

The D.O. Rías Baixas is predominantly a red wine producing region.

Answer 15

False

Question 16

All Sherry must be aged in solera for at least ____ years before release.

Answer 16

2

Question 17

What are the synonyms for Tempranillo?

Answer 17

Tinto Fino, Tinto del Pais, and Cencible

Question 18

True or False: Carignan is the French name for Mazuelo.

Answer 18

True

Question 19

What is the name for the unusual black soil found in D.O. Priorat?

Answer 19

Llicorella

Question 20

Vega Sicilia is a block buster iconic wine which comes from which D.O.?

Answer 20

Ribera del Duero

Question 21

Macabeo, Xarel-lo, and which other grape is used for most Cavas?

Answer 21

Parellada

Question 22

In Rioja, Riserva carries a minimum aging requirement of ____ years, including at least ____ year in oak and ___ months in bottle.

Answer 22

3 years - 1 year - 6 months

Question 23

In Rioja, Gran Riserva carries a minimum aging requirement of ____ years, including at least ____ year in oak and at least ___ years in bottle.

Answer 23

5 years - 2 years - 2 years

Question 24

Where is Sherry made?

Answer 24

Jerez