Spain-Rioja Flashcards
In which year were established ‘Consejos Reguladores’ for the major regions of Rioja, Jerez’ & Malaga?
1930
Name the producer that brought stainless steel and temperature-controlled fermentations in to Catalonia?
Miguel Torres in 1960
Which are the highest tiers of quality wine, equivalent to EU’s Protected Designation of Origin (DOP) status in Spain?
*Denominacion de Origen DO
*And the superior (Denominacion de Origen Calificada DOCa)
Name the lowest tier for quality wine, that falls within the EU’s Protected Geographical Indication, in Spain?
Vino de la Tierra (VDIT)
What does (Vinos de Pago) estate represent in Spain?
Theoretically, superior appellation to the basic DO, with stricter regulations.
Which are additional aging terminologies that any DOP may use
*Noble: min of 18 months aging in cask, of less than 600 L or bottle.
*Anejo: min of 24 months aging in cask, of less than 600 L or bottle.
*Viejo: min of 36 months aging in cask, of less than 600 L or bottle.
Name the Mountains that is located to the north-east which divide France & Spain?
Pyrenees Mountains.
Name the Mountains located to the north-west in Spain?
Cantabrian Mountains.
Name the main river passing trough the region of Rioja?
Ebro River.
After which tributary was named the Rioja region?
- Oja river
Which region in Spain where first to receive DOCa status?
Rioja DOCa in 1991, wine producing area for 2000 years.
Which is the most planted red grape in Rioja & Spain?
Tempranillo
Name the traditional blending partner grapes of Tempranillo?
Mazuelo (Carignan)
Graciano
Garnacha
Maturana Tinta.
*Rioja blend must contain min of 85% of the grapes above.
Name the dominant white grape of Rioja?
Viura- (known elsewhere as Macabeo)
Name the white grapes permitted in white blends of Rioja? (9)
Viura
Garnacha Blanca
Malvasia Riojano
Maturana Blanca
Chardonnay
Tempranillo Blanco
Sauvignon Blanc
Turruntes
Verdejo
