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Spain/Portugal General Flashcards

1
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The Spanish methode champenoise producing region is known as-

A

Cava

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2
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Yeasts in Sherry production are known as-

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Flor

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3
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What is Trentino Alto Adige known for?

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Pinot Grigio

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4
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What is the name of a glass typically used to serve Sherry and other fortified wines?

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Copita

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5
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What is the name of the most important white wine in Portugal?

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Vinho Verde

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6
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Tempranillo is considered a crossover red, T/F?

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False

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7
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The brandy used for Shery fortification is known as-

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Aguardiente

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8
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Which Spanish region is known for fine white wines?

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Rias Baixas

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9
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What is the main varietal in Sherry production?

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Palomino

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10
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Sherry styles from driest to sweetest are-

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Fino, Manzanilla, Amontillado and Oloroso

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11
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The Alentejano region in Portugal is known for-

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Cork production

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12
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Madeira from driest to sweetest:

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Sercial, Verdelho, Bual, Malmsey

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13
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In Spain, Zarzuela sauce is used to make hearty fish and seafood, what wine does it pair best with?

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Albariño

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14
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What is a “Quinta”?

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Portuguese for chateau

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15
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“The finest red Portugese Vinifera and the most important red grape of the Douro region”

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Touriga Nacional

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16
Q

In Spain, vintage wines with little or no aging are known as:

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Vino de Cosecha and Robles

17
Q

The Sherry blending system is known as:

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Solera

18
Q

The Duero River and the Douro River are not the same, T/F?

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False

19
Q

Monastrell is the Spanish name for Mourvèdre, T/F?

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True

20
Q

Bairrada DOP is known for intensely tannic wines based on the Baga grape, T/F?

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True

21
Q

Vinho Verde is made from a variety of grapes, T/F?

A

True

22
Q

Oloroso Sherry is attacked by Flor, T/F?

A

False

23
Q

Most Cava wines are produced Demi-sec style, T/F?

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False

24
Q

Gino and Manzanilla sherries are always served chilled, T/F?

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True

25
Q

Superior in Portugal means that the wine has at least 1% more alc. and usually has longer aging, T/F?

A

True

26
Q

Palomino is used to make dry sherry whereas Pedro Ximenez and Moscatel are used to make sweet Sherry, T/F?

A

True

27
Q

When serving fortified wines, dry wines are generally served warmer than sweet wines, T/F?

A

False

28
Q

What kinda of Sherry are served chilled?

A

Dry Sherry (Fino, Monzanilla, Amontillado, and dry Oloroso)

29
Q

What kinds of Sherry are served at room temp?

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Sweet Sherry (Pedro Ximenez, Cream, Moscatel and sweet Oloroso)

30
Q

What is the suggest serving portion of dessert wines?

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2.5 ounces

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