Spanish wine Scholar Flashcards
1
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What Rias Baixas sub zone claims to be the birthplace of Albariño?
A
Val do Salnes
2
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“Preferred” grapes
A
Those that perform best in a given area
3
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“Authorized” grapes
A
Those a winery can legally use in a wine and still is the name of the DO
4
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What is the capital of Asturias?
A
Oviedo
5
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What is the term for warm and drying winds o the leeward side of the mountain?
A
Foehn effect or Foehn winds
6
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What is the main preferred red variety of DO Ribeiro?
A
Treixadura
7
Q
How many sub zones are in Do Valdeorras?
A
Eight
8
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What is the most important red grape in Galicia?
A
Mencia
9
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In which Pais Vasco province did producers form the Txakoli winemaker Association in the 1980s?
A
Vizcaya/Bizkaia
10
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The vineyards of Ribeiro border what three rivers?
A
Mino, Avia, Arnoia
11
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What are the three primary mountain ranges of the Macizo Galaico/ Galician Massif?
A
Serra do Eixe, Serra da Encina de Lastra, Serra do Courel
12
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What are the two most important rivers of Galicia?
A
Mino and Sil
13
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Which sub zone of Rias Baixas is the oldest and is known as the birthplace of Albariño?
A
Val do Salnes
14
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What is the name of the DO Valdeorras category for wines produced with 85% of the preferred varieties?
A
Valdeorras Castas Nobles
15
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What is the name of boutique estate wineries in Ribeiro?
A
Colleiteiro
16
Q
What is the signature grape of Lanzarote?
A
Malvasia Volcanica
17
Q
Which DOCa Rioja zone is the smallest?
A
Rioja Alavesa
18
Q
What localized thermal wind affects Mallorca?
A
The Embat
19
Q
What technique is used in DO Lanzarote to produce red wines that are fresh and fruit forward?
A
Carbonic maceration
20
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Name the unique soil on Lanzarote and La Palma, which consist of a layer of small porous volcanic pebbles.
A
Lapilli( also known as Picon)
21
Q
What are top two most planted red varieties in DO Pla i Llevant?
A
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
22
Q
What is the largest and oldest DO in Las Islas Canarias?
A
DO Tacaronte-Acentejo
23
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Name the four Indegenous grapes that are favored in Place i Llevant
A
Prensal Blanc/Moll
Callet
Fogoneu
Monto Negro
24
Q
What is the name of Las Islas Canarias’ volcano which is the third largest on earth?
A
Teide
25
Ninety percent of planting in DO Tacarote-Acentjo are Listan Blanco True or False?
False(it is Listan Negro)
26
Which white variety makes up 75% of Lanzarote plantings?
Malvasia Volcanica
27
Which mountains have the coolest temperatures in las Islas Baleares?
Serra de Tramontona
28
What is the name of the semicircular wall of volcanic rock used to protect vines from harsh winds on the Canary Islands?
Abrigo
29
On which Balearic island is the most industry growth and investment taking place?
Mallorca
30
Menorca and Mallorca are subject to a wind that originates in southern France. Name it.
Tramontana
31
Which grape from Andalucia is the same as Listan Blanco?
Palomino Fino
32
For DO Binissalem venous espumosos, which white vanity must be at least 50% of the blend?
Prensal Blanc
33
What are the top two most planted red varieties in DO Binissalem?
Manto Negro
| Cabernet Sauvignon
34
What is the name of the unique reddish clay topsoil found DO Place i Llevant?
Call Vermell
35
What is the name of the only river in Las Islas Baleares?
Santa Eulalia river (Ibiza)
36
Which of the Canary Island gets the least amount of rainfall?
Lanzarote
37
How many primary islands are there in Las Islas Canarias
seven
38
All Balearic Islands expect Mallorca are relatively flat True or False
True
39
Do Ycoden - Daute-Isora has made a name for itself with vinos blancos. True or False
True
40
Name the Los Islas Canarias vine training method where vines are braided.
Cordon Trenzado
41
What two disease devastated the wine industry in Las Islas Canarias in the 19th Century?
Powdery Mildew
| Downy Mildew
42
What is the term for a Fino/Manzanilla with RCGM added creating sweetness between 4.5- 11.5% or 45 - 115 g/L
Pale Cream
43
What subzone of DO Magala has the most extreme temperatures?
Norte
44
is alcoholic fermentation of base sherry wines typically carried out by indigenous or cultured yeast?
Indigenous yeast
45
The "vinos con Indicación de Edad"(Sherry wine with indication of age) category applies to which four sherry types?
Amontillado
Oloroso
Palo Cortado
Pedro Ximenez
46
Moscatel de Alejandría produces only sweet wines in Andalucia. True or False
False
47
Sherry producers can legally purchase finished Pedro Ximenez from DO Montilla Moriles for blending purpose true or false
true
48
which type of sherry goes through largely the same process as an Amotillado?
Palo Cortado
49
What is the term for a sherry that is "naturally made" with little or no filtering?
En Rama
50
What is the difference between "Jerez Superior" and the "Marco de Jerez?"
Only Jerez Superior has albariza soil
51
What are the two primary grapes for vino production in DO Malaga?
Pedro Ximenez
| Moscatel de Alejandría / Malaga
52
Name the traditional vine training method used in sherry producing areas.
Vara y pulgar
53
What is the name of the most important sub zone for vino pulse in DO Malaga?
Axarquia
54
What is the term for a tier of a solera?
Criadera
55
Why is Palomino Fino the perfect blank canvas for sherry aging?
It ripens with low sugar and low acid resulting in low alcohol
56
What is the term for the "first press" (not free run ) of juice for sherry which is typically used for Olorosos?
Segunda yema
57
Name the important Andalusian soil found largely in DO Jerez-Xeres-sherry and DO Manzanilla Sanlucar de Barrameda
Albariza
58
What alcohol level are wines destined to be fino fortified to?
15-15.5%
59
Name the grape dry process for sweet Pedro Ximenez in DO Montilla Moriles.
Soleo/Asoleado
60
Why must Oloroso series be fortified to at least 17%?
Flor cannot survive above 17% abv
61
How long does it take flor's food supply to be depleted?
12-18 months
62
What type of oak is a "bodega butt" and how big is it?
American oak
| 159 gal/ 600 l
63
What is albariza soil called in DO Montilla Moriles?
Albero
64
Sherry base wines distinct paleness and finesse are destined to be Olorosos True or false
False
65
What is the Spanish word for "Chamomile?"
Manzanilla
66
What is the name of the sandy top soil atop subsoil in DO Montilla Moriles?
Ruedos
67
What is the minimum average age of a "vine Optimum Signatum" (VOS) Sherry?
20 Years
68
After alcoholic fermentation of Palomino Fino wines, what alcohol level typically results?
11 - 12%
69
What is the highest peak of mainland Spain?
Pico de Mulhacen (Granada Province)
70
What three grapes varieties dominate Andalusia?
Palomino Fino
Pedro Ximenez
Moscatel
71
Why did sherry producers develop the criaderas y scleras system in the 18th century?
To mange a surplus of wine from multiple generous harvests
72
In the "vinos con indicación de Edad" category, the age certification for Palo Cortado sherry refers to the age of the wine in the bottle, not the solera. True or False?
False( this applies only to the category "vinous de vejez calificada")
73
what two winds impact Andalucia?
Levante
| Poniente
74
What is "Marco de Jerez?"
Nine towns making up DO Jerez-Xeres-Sherry
75
What is the climate of Andalucia?
Mediterranean with Atlantic and Continental influences
76
what is the term for the people's right to self govern in Navarra?
Fueros
77
Planting of Cabernet Sauvignon and merlot (in total) surpass planting of Granacha in Navarra. True or False?
True
78
Name the two significant mountain ranges flanking Aragon
Pirineos
| Sistema Iberico
79
Which DO Navarra subzone has the most diverse palette of grapes?
Valdizarbe
80
Aragon's climate is primarily what?
Continental
81
The entire autonomous region of Navarra is situated within the Ebro River Basin True or false
True
82
For "Vinos de Municipio" what percentage of grapes can come from a neighboring village?
up to 15%
83
Approximately what percentage of DO Bierzo is planted to Mencia
75%
84
What is the typical blending partner for Tinto de toro, if used, for red DO Toro?
Garnacha Tinta
85
What is the primary red grape in DO Bierzo?
Mencia
86
DO Cigales is dominated by what wine style?
Vino Rosado
87
What traditional training method was used in the region to give grapes relief from summer heat?
En vaso
88
What percentage of Verdejo must be present for the designation "Rueda" on DO Rueda wine?
50%
89
For "Espumosos de Calidad de Rioja", what is the minimum lees aging time for the Reserva category?
24 months
90
DOCa Rioja production area covers all of the autonomous region of La Rioja True or False?
False
91
Wines have been produced in Rioja for 3000 years since who inhabited the Iberian peninsula?
The Phoenicians
92
For a wine to be considered as "vinedos singulares" yields should be what percentage lower than standard yields?
20%
93
For "Espumosos de Calidad de Rioja" what three sweetness categories are allowed?
Brut Nature
Extra Brut
Brut
94
What are "cosecheros?"
Grape growers who a young red wine using a method similar to semi carbonic maceration.
95
What is the name of the Rioja wine labeled "security" system?
Rioja Trustseal
96
What is the regulated minimum time in bottle and time in barrel for Tinto gran Reserva?
24 months for each
97
What are three topographical features that effect the climate of Rioja
Mountains
Ebro River
the northern coast
98
Name the north/northwestern wind that pummels La Rioja.
Cierzo
99
For Rioja vinos tintos, if whole bunches are used, a minimum of 95% of red grapes must be used. True or False?
False(85%)
100
In which century was the Real Sociedad Economica de Cosecheros de Rioja created to Protect La Rioja's reputation?
18th Century (1787)
101
What percentage of red varieties must be used for vinos tostados?
25%
102
What are the three types of soil of Rioja?
Calcareous clay
Ferrous clay
Alluvium
103
Tempranillo, which is native to the Ebro River Valley, has always been king in Rioja True or False?
False
104
Which DOCa Rioja zone has the most diverse soil make up?
Rioja Alta
105
What DOCa Rioja zone has the highest average temperature?
Rioja Oriental
106
What is "vara y pulgar?"
A unique pruning method translated as "stick and thumb"
107
What are the three zones of DOCa Rioja?
Rioja Alavesa
Rija Alta
Rioja Oriental
108
Which two men had great influence over Rioja's wine industry in the 19th century?
Marques de Murrieta
| Marques de Riscal
109
Name two mountain ranges in the north of La Rioja
Mount Obarenes and the Sierra de Tolono
110
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Verdejo are authorized for bios blanks by the Consejo Regulator.
True or False
true
111
What are three requirements about oak if a wine is to be labeled Crianza, Reserva, or Gran Reserva?
225 l in size
no oak chips or staves
time in oak must not be interrupted
112
What percentage of Spain's production white wine is from DO Rueda?
40%
113
For a wine to be considered "vinedos Singulares" how old must the vine be?
at least 35 years old
114
La Rioja is Spain's second smallest automous region. True or False
True( The Balearic Island are the smallest)
115
Why is La Rioja called the zone of seven valleys?
There are seven tributaries which flow from the sistema Iberico into the Ebro River
116
What is the minimum time before release for blanco or rosado reserva?
24 months
117
Name the three common blending partners of Tempranillo in Rioja.
Garnacha Tinta
Mazuelo(Carinena)
Graciano
118
How many months must DO Ribera del Duero Reserva be aged in barrel?
12 months
119
In which peaks does the Duero river begin?
Peaks of the Sierra de Urbion within the System Iberico
120
What are the two primary white grapes used in DO Rueda?
Verdejo
| Sauvignon Blanc
121
What are three other names by which Tempranillo is known in the region?
Tinto Fino
Tinta del Pais
Tinta de Toro
122
DO Rueda is only authorized for the production of white wines. True or False?
False
123
How many months must DO Ribera del Duero crianza be aged in barrel?
12 months
124
Which is the oldest demarcated wine region Castilla y Leon?
DO Rueda
125
Castilla y Leon is fifth largest demarcated region within European Union. True or False?
False(it is the third largest)
126
How many soil types have been identified in DO Ribera del Duero?
32
127
Who married in 1469 to unite Aragon and Castile?
Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile
128
What is Rueda Dorado?
a wine oxidatively aged made from any authorized grape.
129
What are the names of the three provinces of Pais Vasco?
Alava/Araba
Vizcaya/Bizkaia
Guipuzcoa/Gipuzkoa
130
What is the easternmost and wettest DO of Pais Vasco?
DO Getariako Txakolina/ Txakoli de Getaria/ Chacoli de Getaria
131
What topographical feature forms a natural border between Asturias and Cantabria to the north and Castilla y Leon to south?
Cordillera Cantabrica
132
The majority of grape varieties grown in Gaticia are indigenous tot he region True or False?
True
133
What is the sole red grape of the three Basque DOs?
Hondarribi Beltza
134
Wines produced in Asturias are primarily red. True and False?
true
135
Approximately what percentage of wine made in the three Basque DOs is white?
95%
136
What does "Ribeira Sacra" means in English?
Sacred Riverbank
137
What is the term for Pergolas in Rias Baixas?
Parrals
138
What is the main white grape of the three Basque DOs?
Hondarribi Zuri
139
What is the special designation in Ribeira Sacra for wines with 85% of preferred varieties?
Ribeira Sacra Summum
140
What is the primary grape of Rias Baixas?
Albarino
141
Wines produced in the Northern part of Cantabria are red whereas in the south they are white from indigenous varieties True or False?
False( The opposite is true)
142
What is the predominant variety grown in all five sub zones of Riberia Sacra?
Mencia
143
What is the Galician word for "bodega?"
Adega
144
Which is the smallest and driest DO of Pais Vasco?
Do Arabako Txakolina/ Txakoli de Alava Chacoli de Alave
145
What is the name of Galicia's capital which is famous for its christian significance?
Santiago de Compotela
146
What is the name for the submerged river valleys open to the sea in Galicia?
Rias
147
What topographical future mark the southern border of Pais Vasco?
Ebro River
148
Which is the sub zone of Rias Baixas whose sole production is varietal Albarino?
Soutomaior
149
What are the four regions that make up Green Spain?
Galicia
Asturias
Cantabria
Pais Vasco
150
Which sub zone of Rias Baixas is known for fine red wine?
Ribeira do Ulla
151
What is the climate of Galicia?
Maritime
152
The Pais Vasco coastal provinces of Vizcaya and Guipuzcoa are largely continental with some maritime influence. True or False
False
153
The first DO Pago was Dominio de Valdepusa True or False
True
154
95% of the sparkling wine produced under DO Cava are from 3 massive producers, what are the two biggest?
Freixenet
| Cordarniu
155
What are the main varietals of Priorat?
Garnacha and Carinena
156
What indigenous grape accounts for 25% of the planting in Spain?
Airen
157
What its Airen used for?
base wine for brandy
158
What is Montilla Moriles principal grape?
Pedro Ximenez
159
What three towns form the golden triangle of sherry production?
Jerez de la Frontera
Sanlucar de Barrameda
El Puerto de Santa Maria
160
What are the three authorized grapes for sherry production?
Palomino
Pedro Ximenez
Moscatel
161
What is a synonym for Listan Preito?
Misson
162
What is a synonym for Listan Blanco?
Palomino Fino
163
Explain the tread system
Where in vines are train along the ground in braids that extend for 10 meters or more
164
What are the main subregions of Alicante DO?
La Marina
Rio Vinalopo
El Comtat
165
What is the most significant sub zone of Valencia?
Utiel-Requena
166
El Pais Vasco is home to 3 DOs ______ __________ and ________
Arabako txakolina
Bizkaiko Txakolina
Getariako Txakolina
167
What are three methods used to make vinos rosados in Castilla y Leon?
Direct press
Sangrado(asigne)
Clarete
168
What percentage of Verdejo must be present for the designation "Rueda" on DO Rueda wines?
50%
169
DO Cigales is dominated by what style?
vino Rosado
170
Where were the two capital cities of "old Castile?"
Burgos
| Valladolid
171
How many provinces are in Castilla y Leon?
Nine
172
What is the only white grape allowed in Ribera del Duero?
Albillo Mayor
173
What is the term for family owned and family farmed plots within a village in DO Cigales?
Majuelos
174
Ribera del Duero has one of the highest average elevations of all wine regions in Europe True or False?
True
175
Which mountain range is located in the northwest of Castilla y Leon?
Montes de Leon
176
What is primary climate of Castilla y Leon?
Continental
177
The majority of Aragon's vines use what training method?
En Vaso( bush vines)
178
Which grape variety accounts for 62% of planting in DO Calatayud?
Garnacha Tinta
179
What is the term for DO Calatayud wines with 85% Garnacha from low yielding vines of at least 50 years old?
Calatayud Superior
180
What are the three regions of Navarra?
Montana(north)
Zona Media(Central)
Ribera( bank of the Ebro in the South)
181
What three grapes are dominant in the blend of many Navarra vinos tintos?
Tempranillo
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
182
In which Aragon DO does six cooperatives account for the majority of wine produced?
DO Campo de Borja
183
What three grapes are dominant in the blend of many Navarra vinos tintos?
Tempranillo
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
184
In which Aragon DO does six cooperatives account for the majority of wine produce?
DO Campo de Borja
185
What two types of soil dominate the DOs of Aragon?
Limestone and Clay
186
What is the most planted white grape in Navarra?
Chardonnay
187
Which do Navarra sub zone , in the foothills of the Pirineas, is known for vinos tostados of in tense color?
Baja Montana
188
What grape was largely planted to replace vines lost from phylloxera in Navarra?
Garnacha
189
how many sub zones in DO Navarra?
five
190
What percentage of vineyards did Navarra lose from phylloxera?
Approximately 95%
191
What is the minimum time on lees for Gran Reserva Cava?
30 months
192
What style of wine was traditionally produced in DO Emporda?
Sweet fortified
193
Which two countries form the northern border of Cataluna
France
| Andorra
194
What is the name of the machine invented in Cataluna which is the precursor to the gyropalette?
Girasol
195
What is the term for orange wines produced in DO Terra Alta?
Brisats
196
What is he highest terror classification in DOQ Priorat?
Gran Vinya Classificada
197
Who created Spain's first sparkling wine using methods learned in Champagne?
Josep Raventos i Fatjo
198
What are the four red varieties authorized in DO Cava?
Garnacha Tinta
Monastrell
Pinot noir
Trepat
199
How must grapes for Classic Penedes wine be grown?
100% organic
200
Which mountain range runs parallel to Cataluna's Mediterranean coastline?
Cordilleras Costero Catalanes
201
What is the name of the road tax connected Rome to Hispania?
Via Augusta
202
In addition llicorella, what two types of soils are fond in DO Montsant?
Saulo
| panal
203
Name the wind that heavily affects DO Emparda
Tramontana
204
Which two grapes dominate the white wine production of Madrid?
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Malvar
Albillo(Real)
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205
What are two primary river basins in Extremadura?
Tajo
| Guadiana
206
What is the name of the unique wine production method in Madrid?
Sobremadre
207
Approximately, what percentage of Castilla La Mancha's land mass is part of the central plateau?
80%
208
Which grape is VP Finca Elez celebrated for?
Chardonnay
209
What is the most planted red grape in Castilla La Mancha?
Tempranillo
210
What percentage of vineyard land in Spain is in Castilla La Mancha?
49.5%
211
Which Madrid sub zone focuses on Garnacha and Malvar?
Navalcarnero
212
Name the first two Vinos de Pago awarded in Spain.
VP Domino de Valdepusa
| VP Finca Elez
213
Do La Mancha is dominated by red plantings. True or False?
False ( it is 71% white)
214
What are the two rivers that frame DO Manchuela?
Jucar
| Cabriel
215
Name the two provinces of Extramadura
Caceres
| Badajuz
216
What two reason why the eastern part of Castilla-La Mancha experiences some Mediterranean influence?
Its proximity to the coast and the Levante winds
217
What is the world's largest delimited DOP wine region?
DO La Mancha
218
After phylloxera arrived in Madrid vineyards, which two varieties were planted for the high alcohol and high yields
Airen
| Granacha
219
What is the dominant variety in DO Manchuela?
Bobal
220
Which indigenous white variety represents 75% of planting in the sub zone of DO Ribera del Guadiana?
Alarije
221
What does "Valdepenas" mean in English?
valley of Stones
222
What is the name of the semi red wine in DO Valdepenas?
Aloque (aka Clarete)
223
Which river forms the southern border of Madrid?
Tajo
224
What is the most widely planted grape in Castilla-La Mancha?
Airen
225
Which DO Ribera del Guadiana sub zone is home to 80% of the vineyards?
Tierra de Barros
226
Airen is the world's most planted grape. True or False?
False (it is fourth but first white)
227
Which is the largest sub zone of DO Madrid?
Arganda
228
What is the climate of Castilla La Mancha?
Continental
229
What is the Catalan term for the steep slopes in DOQ Priorat?
Costers
230
"Classic Penedes" is the term for Cava produced in Penedes True or False
False
231
Name the most prized soil type in Cataluna.
Llicorella
232
What did the term "cava" originally reference?
Caves or cellars, where the wine was made
233
What is the only Spanish planted at VP Dominio de Valdepusa?
Graciano
234
What are three threats to Aragon's growing season?
Cierzo wind
Frost
Hail
235
How many Carlist wars were fought?
three
236
Which Aragon DO is a stronghold for international varieties?
DO Somontano
237
What method is usually used for producing vinos tostados in Navarra?
Sangrado(saignee)
238
Which Aragon DO is one of Spain's Oldest demarcated wine regions?
DO Carinena
239
Which Aragon DO has more old vines that anywhere else in Spain?
Do Carinena
240
How many sub zones are in Do Montsant?
six
241
Currently how many sub zones are authorized to label as Vi de Vila in DOQ Priorat?
twelve
242
Does cava d eParaje Calificado refer to single estate cava or single vineyard cava?
single vineyard cava
243
Which of Catalina's four provinces does not touch the coast?
Levida(Lieda)
244
Indigenous and International varieties are equally planted in Cataluna True or False?
False
245
When are the rainy season in Cataluna?
Spring and Autumn
246
What are the three primary Cava grapes?
Xarel lo
Parellada
Macabeo
247
What is the name of the sweet oxidized wine from Monastrell in DO Alicante?
Fondillon
248
What is the name of the driving force of weather patterns over the Atlantic Ocean primarily affecting Extremadura
Azore High
