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Spanish Grape Varieties Flashcards

1
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What other names does Albariño go by?

A

Alvarinho, Galego

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Classic descriptors for Albariño…

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Ripe citrus (orange), peach, white and yellow flowers.

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Classic structure for Albariño…

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Mod+ Acidity, Mod Alcohol, Mod Body, Bitter Phenolics

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What is the worlds most planted white wine grape?

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Airén

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What is Airén most commonly used for?

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Distillation into brandy

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Where is most Airén planted in Spain?

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Castilla-La Mancha

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Classic descriptors for Airén…

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Neutral, citrus, almond

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Classic structure for Airén…

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Mod Acidity, Mod Alcohol, Light body

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Other names for Macabeo….

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Viura, Macabeu

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What are the most common grapes used in Cava?

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Macabeo, Parellada, Xarel-lo

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Classic descriptors for Macabeo…

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Citrus, Stone fruit, White Flowers

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Classic structure for Macabeo…

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Mod- Acidity, Mod Alcohol, Mod Body

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Another name for Palomino…

A

Listán Blanco

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Classic descriptors for Palomino…

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N.E.U.T.R.A.L.

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Classic Structure for Palomino…

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Mod- Acidity, Low Alcohol, Light Body

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16
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What is Palomino most commonly used for?

A

Sherry!

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What is Verdejo often blended with in Rueda?

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Sauvignon Blanc

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What is the name of the oxidized wine made from Verdejo?

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Rueda Dorados

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Classic descriptors for Verdejo…

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Citrus, white flowers, herbal, fennel

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Classic structure for Verdejo…

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Mod+ Acidity, Mod Alcohol, Light to Mod body

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Other names for Cariñena…

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Carignan, Carinyena, Mazuelo, Mazuela, Samsó

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Classic descriptors for Cariñena…

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Cherry, Currant, Licorice

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Classic structure for Cariñena…

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Mod+ Acidity, Mod+ Alcohol, Mod+ Tannin, Full body

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Other names for Garnacha…

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Grenache, Garnacha Tinta, Garnatxa, Lledoner, Tinto Aragonés

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True or false, Garnacha comes in red, white and pink varieties…

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True!

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Classic descriptors for Garnacha…

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Jammy, Strawberry, Spicy, Dried Flowers

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Classic Structure for Garnacha…

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Mod- Acidity, Mod+ Alcohol, Mod+ Tannin, Medium to Full body

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What are the two most important DOs for Mencía?

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Bierzo, Ribeira Sacra

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Classic Descriptors for Mencía…

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Plum, black cherry, almond, red flowers, herbal, soil

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Classic Structure for Mencía

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Mod Acid, Mod+ Alcohol, Mod Tannin, Light body

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Other names for Monastrell

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Mourvèdre, Mataro

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Classic Descriptors for Monastrell

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Dark fruit, Purple flowers, Spicy, Earthy

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Classic Structure for Monastrell

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Mod+ Acidity, Mod+ Alcohol, Mod+ Tannin, Full body

34
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What is Tempranillo named for?

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Temprano, which means early, and references the fact that it’s an early ripening variety.

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Classic Descriptors for Tempranillo…

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Red fruit, Dusty Earth, Spicy, Leather, Tobacco

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Classic Structure for Tempranillo…

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Mod Acidity, Mod Alcohol, Mod+ Tannin, Medium Body

37
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Other names for Tempranillo

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Cencibel, Tinto Fino, Tinto del País, Tinto de Toro, Ull de Llebre, Tinta Roriz

38
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Classic descriptors for Godello…

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Stone fruits, citrus, creamy lees character, mineral

39
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Classic structure for Godello…

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Mod+ Acidity, Mod Alcohol, Full body, non-aromatic

40
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What international grape can Godello easily replace?

A

Chardonnay

41
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Other names for Treixadura…

A

Trajadura, Treincadeira

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Classic descriptors for Treixadura…

A

Citrus, orchard fruits

43
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Classic structure for Treixadura…

A

Mod- Acidity, Mod Alcohol, Medium body

44
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Is Treixadura Spanish or Portguese in origin?

A

Portguese.

45
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Other names for Loureira…

A

Loureiro, Loureiro Blanco

46
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What is the most common usage for Treixadura?

A

As a blending grape that brings body and more alcohol to the finished wine.

47
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Classic descriptors for Loureira…

A

Citrus, mineral

48
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Classic structure for Loureira…

A

Mod+ Acidity, Mod- Alcohol, Light body

49
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What is the most common usage for Loureira? What does it do?

A

As a blending grape that brings acidity and lowers the alcohol of the finished wine.

50
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Other names for Caíño Tinto…

A

Borraçal

51
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Classic descriptors for Caíño Tinto…

A

Red Flowers

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Classic structure for Caíño Tinto…

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Mod+ Acid, Mod+ Tannin, Mod+ Alcohol, Light body

53
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What DO is significant for Caíño Tinto?

A

Ribeiro

54
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Graciano ripens SUPER early… True or False?

A

False!! It ripens EXTREMELY late.

55
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Classic descriptors for Graciano…

A

Red Cherry, Spicy, Herbal, Licorice

56
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Classic structure for Graciano…

A

Mod+ Acid, Mod+ Tannin, Mod+ Alcohol, Medium body

57
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Classic descriptors for Pedro Ximénez…

A

Dried fruits, Jam, Dark Chocolate

58
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Classic structure for Pedro Ximénez…

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Low Acid, Mod+ Alcohol, Full body

59
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Unique treatment for Pedro Ximénez in Montilla-Moriles…

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Grapes are sun-dried for several weeks before fermentation.

60
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Classic descriptors for Moscatel…

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Intense floral aromatics, Grapes, Citrus, Bitter

61
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Classic structure for Moscatel…

A

Mod- Acid, Mod+ Alcohol, Full body

62
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Other name for Moscatel…

A

Muscat of Alexandria

63
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Another name for Malvasía…

A

Malvasia di Lipari

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Classic descriptors for Malvasía…

A

Tropical fruits, citrus, white flowers

65
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Classic structure for Malvasía…

A

Mod- Acid, Mod+ Alcohol, Full body

66
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What is Malvasía Volcánica a crossing of?

A

Malvasia di Lipari and Marmajuelo

67
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Classic descriptors for Malvasía Volcánica…

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Citrus, white flowers, marmalade, chalk

68
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Classic structure for Malvasía Volcánica…

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Mod acid, Mod Alcohol, Full body.

69
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What is Listán Negro a crossing of?

A

Listán Blanco and Negramoll

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Classic descriptors of Listán Negro…

A

Red fruit, pepper, floral perfume, iron

71
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Classic structure of Listán Negro…

A

Mod+ Acid, Mod- Alcohol, Mod+ Tannin, Medium body

72
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Classic descriptors for Listán Prieto…

A

Red fruit, floral.

73
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Classic structure for Listán Prieto…

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Mod+ Acid, Mod- Alcohol, Mod- Tannin, light body.

74
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Other names for Listán Prieto…

A

Criolla Chica, País, Mission

75
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Other name for Negramoll, and where it’s grown…

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Tinta Negra Mole, on Madeira

76
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Classic descriptors for Negramoll…

A

Herbal, savoury, red and black fruits.

77
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Classic structure for Negramoll…

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Mod+ Acid, Mod Alcohol, Mod Tannin, Light body.

78
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What is a worry with Malvasía?

A

That it is prone to easily oxidize.

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