Spain & Sherry Flashcards
Cencibel is a synonym for what grape?
Tempranillo
What are the primary grape varietals of Pico, Spain?
Alvarinho, Trajadura, and Loureiro
What is the name of the system of fractional blending used in Sherry production?
Solera
List the styles of Madeira in order from driest to sweetest.
Sercial, Verdelho, Boal, Malmsey
What is the preferred soil type for Sherry?
Albariza
What grape varietal is used in Sherry production?
Palomino
What style of fortified wine relies on heat and oxidation to develop its particular character?
Madeira
What is the name given to Spanish sparkling wines?
Cava
What is the dominant white grape varietal of Rias Baixas?
Albarino
What region in Spain produces the majority of Cava DO wines?
Penedes
What are the two DOCa regions in Spain?
Rioja and Ribera del Duero
What is the principal red grape of Rioja, Spain?
Temperanillo
