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1
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What Rias Baixas sub zone claims to be the birthplace of Albariño?

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Val do Salnes

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2
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“Preferred” grapes

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Those that perform best in a given area

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3
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“Authorized” grapes

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Those a winery can legally use in a wine and still is the name of the DO

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4
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What is the capital of Asturias?

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Oviedo

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5
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What is the term for warm and drying winds o the leeward side of the mountain?

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Foehn effect or Foehn winds

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6
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What is the main preferred red variety of DO Ribeiro?

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Treixadura

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7
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How many sub zones are in Do Valdeorras?

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Eight

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8
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What is the most important red grape in Galicia?

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Mencia

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9
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In which Pais Vasco province did producers form the Txakoli winemaker Association in the 1980s?

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Vizcaya/Bizkaia

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10
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The vineyards of Ribeiro border what three rivers?

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Mino, Avia, Arnoia

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11
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What are the three primary mountain ranges of the Macizo Galaico/ Galician Massif?

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Serra do Eixe, Serra da Encina de Lastra, Serra do Courel

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12
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What are the two most important rivers of Galicia?

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Mino and Sil

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13
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Which sub zone of Rias Baixas is the oldest and is known as the birthplace of Albariño?

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Val do Salnes

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14
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What is the name of the DO Valdeorras category for wines produced with 85% of the preferred varieties?

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Valdeorras Castas Nobles

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15
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What is the name of boutique estate wineries in Ribeiro?

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Colleiteiro

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16
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What is the signature grape of Lanzarote?

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Malvasia Volcanica

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17
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Which DOCa Rioja zone is the smallest?

A

Rioja Alavesa

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18
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What localized thermal wind affects Mallorca?

A

The Embat

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19
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What technique is used in DO Lanzarote to produce red wines that are fresh and fruit forward?

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Carbonic maceration

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Name the unique soil on Lanzarote and La Palma, which consist of a layer of small porous volcanic pebbles.

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Lapilli( also known as Picon)

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21
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What are top two most planted red varieties in DO Pla i Llevant?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot

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22
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What is the largest and oldest DO in Las Islas Canarias?

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DO Tacaronte-Acentejo

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23
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Name the four Indegenous grapes that are favored in Place i Llevant

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Prensal Blanc/Moll
Callet
Fogoneu
Monto Negro

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24
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What is the name of Las Islas Canarias’ volcano which is the third largest on earth?

A

Teide

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25
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Ninety percent of planting in DO Tacarote-Acentjo are Listan Blanco True or False?

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False(it is Listan Negro)

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26
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Which white variety makes up 75% of Lanzarote plantings?

A

Malvasia Volcanica

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27
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Which mountains have the coolest temperatures in las Islas Baleares?

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Serra de Tramontona

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28
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What is the name of the semicircular wall of volcanic rock used to protect vines from harsh winds on the Canary Islands?

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Abrigo

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29
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On which Balearic island is the most industry growth and investment taking place?

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Mallorca

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30
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Menorca and Mallorca are subject to a wind that originates in southern France. Name it.

A

Tramontana

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31
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Which grape from Andalucia is the same as Listan Blanco?

A

Palomino Fino

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32
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For DO Binissalem venous espumosos, which white vanity must be at least 50% of the blend?

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Prensal Blanc

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33
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What are the top two most planted red varieties in DO Binissalem?

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Manto Negro

Cabernet Sauvignon

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34
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What is the name of the unique reddish clay topsoil found DO Place i Llevant?

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Call Vermell

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35
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What is the name of the only river in Las Islas Baleares?

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Santa Eulalia river (Ibiza)

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36
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Which of the Canary Island gets the least amount of rainfall?

A

Lanzarote

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37
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How many primary islands are there in Las Islas Canarias

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seven

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38
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All Balearic Islands expect Mallorca are relatively flat True or False

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True

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39
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Do Ycoden - Daute-Isora has made a name for itself with vinos blancos. True or False

A

True

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40
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Name the Los Islas Canarias vine training method where vines are braided.

A

Cordon Trenzado

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41
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What two disease devastated the wine industry in Las Islas Canarias in the 19th Century?

A

Powdery Mildew

Downy Mildew

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42
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What is the term for a Fino/Manzanilla with RCGM added creating sweetness between 4.5- 11.5% or 45 - 115 g/L

A

Pale Cream

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43
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What subzone of DO Magala has the most extreme temperatures?

A

Norte

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44
Q

is alcoholic fermentation of base sherry wines typically carried out by indigenous or cultured yeast?

A

Indigenous yeast

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45
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The “vinos con Indicación de Edad”(Sherry wine with indication of age) category applies to which four sherry types?

A

Amontillado
Oloroso
Palo Cortado
Pedro Ximenez

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46
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Moscatel de Alejandría produces only sweet wines in Andalucia. True or False

A

False

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47
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Sherry producers can legally purchase finished Pedro Ximenez from DO Montilla Moriles for blending purpose true or false

A

true

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48
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which type of sherry goes through largely the same process as an Amotillado?

A

Palo Cortado

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49
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What is the term for a sherry that is “naturally made” with little or no filtering?

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En Rama

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50
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What is the difference between “Jerez Superior” and the “Marco de Jerez?”

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Only Jerez Superior has albariza soil

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51
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What are the two primary grapes for vino production in DO Malaga?

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Pedro Ximenez

Moscatel de Alejandría / Malaga

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52
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Name the traditional vine training method used in sherry producing areas.

A

Vara y pulgar

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53
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What is the name of the most important sub zone for vino pulse in DO Malaga?

A

Axarquia

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54
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What is the term for a tier of a solera?

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Criadera

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55
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Why is Palomino Fino the perfect blank canvas for sherry aging?

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It ripens with low sugar and low acid resulting in low alcohol

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56
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What is the term for the “first press” (not free run ) of juice for sherry which is typically used for Olorosos?

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Segunda yema

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57
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Name the important Andalusian soil found largely in DO Jerez-Xeres-sherry and DO Manzanilla Sanlucar de Barrameda

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Albariza

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58
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What alcohol level are wines destined to be fino fortified to?

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15-15.5%

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59
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Name the grape dry process for sweet Pedro Ximenez in DO Montilla Moriles.

A

Soleo/Asoleado

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60
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Why must Oloroso series be fortified to at least 17%?

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Flor cannot survive above 17% abv

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61
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How long does it take flor’s food supply to be depleted?

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12-18 months

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62
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What type of oak is a “bodega butt” and how big is it?

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American oak

159 gal/ 600 l

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63
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What is albariza soil called in DO Montilla Moriles?

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Albero

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64
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Sherry base wines distinct paleness and finesse are destined to be Olorosos True or false

A

False

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65
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What is the Spanish word for “Chamomile?”

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Manzanilla

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66
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What is the name of the sandy top soil atop subsoil in DO Montilla Moriles?

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Ruedos

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67
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What is the minimum average age of a “vine Optimum Signatum” (VOS) Sherry?

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20 Years

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68
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After alcoholic fermentation of Palomino Fino wines, what alcohol level typically results?

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11 - 12%

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69
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What is the highest peak of mainland Spain?

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Pico de Mulhacen (Granada Province)

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70
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What three grapes varieties dominate Andalusia?

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Palomino Fino
Pedro Ximenez
Moscatel

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71
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Why did sherry producers develop the criaderas y scleras system in the 18th century?

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To mange a surplus of wine from multiple generous harvests

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72
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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?

A

False( this applies only to the category “vinous de vejez calificada”)

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73
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what two winds impact Andalucia?

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Levante

Poniente

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74
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What is “Marco de Jerez?”

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Nine towns making up DO Jerez-Xeres-Sherry

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75
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What is the climate of Andalucia?

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Mediterranean with Atlantic and Continental influences

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76
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what is the term for the people’s right to self govern in Navarra?

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Fueros

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77
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Planting of Cabernet Sauvignon and merlot (in total) surpass planting of Granacha in Navarra. True or False?

A

True

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78
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Name the two significant mountain ranges flanking Aragon

A

Pirineos

Sistema Iberico

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79
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Which DO Navarra subzone has the most diverse palette of grapes?

A

Valdizarbe

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80
Q

Aragon’s climate is primarily what?

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Continental

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81
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The entire autonomous region of Navarra is situated within the Ebro River Basin True or false

A

True

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82
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For “Vinos de Municipio” what percentage of grapes can come from a neighboring village?

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up to 15%

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83
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Approximately what percentage of DO Bierzo is planted to Mencia

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75%

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84
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What is the typical blending partner for Tinto de toro, if used, for red DO Toro?

A

Garnacha Tinta

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85
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What is the primary red grape in DO Bierzo?

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Mencia

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86
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DO Cigales is dominated by what wine style?

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Vino Rosado

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87
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What traditional training method was used in the region to give grapes relief from summer heat?

A

En vaso

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88
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What percentage of Verdejo must be present for the designation “Rueda” on DO Rueda wine?

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50%

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89
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For “Espumosos de Calidad de Rioja”, what is the minimum lees aging time for the Reserva category?

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24 months

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90
Q

DOCa Rioja production area covers all of the autonomous region of La Rioja True or False?

A

False

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91
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Wines have been produced in Rioja for 3000 years since who inhabited the Iberian peninsula?

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The Phoenicians

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92
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For a wine to be considered as “vinedos singulares” yields should be what percentage lower than standard yields?

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20%

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93
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For “Espumosos de Calidad de Rioja” what three sweetness categories are allowed?

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Brut Nature
Extra Brut
Brut

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94
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What are “cosecheros?”

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Grape growers who a young red wine using a method similar to semi carbonic maceration.

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95
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What is the name of the Rioja wine labeled “security” system?

A

Rioja Trustseal

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96
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What is the regulated minimum time in bottle and time in barrel for Tinto gran Reserva?

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24 months for each

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97
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What are three topographical features that effect the climate of Rioja

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Mountains
Ebro River
the northern coast

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98
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Name the north/northwestern wind that pummels La Rioja.

A

Cierzo

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99
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For Rioja vinos tintos, if whole bunches are used, a minimum of 95% of red grapes must be used. True or False?

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False(85%)

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100
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In which century was the Real Sociedad Economica de Cosecheros de Rioja created to Protect La Rioja’s reputation?

A

18th Century (1787)

101
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What percentage of red varieties must be used for vinos tostados?

A

25%

102
Q

What are the three types of soil of Rioja?

A

Calcareous clay
Ferrous clay
Alluvium

103
Q

Tempranillo, which is native to the Ebro River Valley, has always been king in Rioja True or False?

A

False

104
Q

Which DOCa Rioja zone has the most diverse soil make up?

A

Rioja Alta

105
Q

What DOCa Rioja zone has the highest average temperature?

A

Rioja Oriental

106
Q

What is “vara y pulgar?”

A

A unique pruning method translated as “stick and thumb”

107
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What are the three zones of DOCa Rioja?

A

Rioja Alavesa
Rija Alta
Rioja Oriental

108
Q

Which two men had great influence over Rioja’s wine industry in the 19th century?

A

Marques de Murrieta

Marques de Riscal

109
Q

Name two mountain ranges in the north of La Rioja

A

Mount Obarenes and the Sierra de Tolono

110
Q

Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Verdejo are authorized for bios blanks by the Consejo Regulator.
True or False

A

true

111
Q

What are three requirements about oak if a wine is to be labeled Crianza, Reserva, or Gran Reserva?

A

225 l in size
no oak chips or staves
time in oak must not be interrupted

112
Q

What percentage of Spain’s production white wine is from DO Rueda?

A

40%

113
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For a wine to be considered “vinedos Singulares” how old must the vine be?

A

at least 35 years old

114
Q

La Rioja is Spain’s second smallest automous region. True or False

A

True( The Balearic Island are the smallest)

115
Q

Why is La Rioja called the zone of seven valleys?

A

There are seven tributaries which flow from the sistema Iberico into the Ebro River

116
Q

What is the minimum time before release for blanco or rosado reserva?

A

24 months

117
Q

Name the three common blending partners of Tempranillo in Rioja.

A

Garnacha Tinta
Mazuelo(Carinena)
Graciano

118
Q

How many months must DO Ribera del Duero Reserva be aged in barrel?

A

12 months

119
Q

In which peaks does the Duero river begin?

A

Peaks of the Sierra de Urbion within the System Iberico

120
Q

What are the two primary white grapes used in DO Rueda?

A

Verdejo

Sauvignon Blanc

121
Q

What are three other names by which Tempranillo is known in the region?

A

Tinto Fino
Tinta del Pais
Tinta de Toro

122
Q

DO Rueda is only authorized for the production of white wines. True or False?

A

False

123
Q

How many months must DO Ribera del Duero crianza be aged in barrel?

A

12 months

124
Q

Which is the oldest demarcated wine region Castilla y Leon?

A

DO Rueda

125
Q

Castilla y Leon is fifth largest demarcated region within European Union. True or False?

A

False(it is the third largest)

126
Q

How many soil types have been identified in DO Ribera del Duero?

A

32

127
Q

Who married in 1469 to unite Aragon and Castile?

A

Ferdinand II of Aragon and Isabella I of Castile

128
Q

What is Rueda Dorado?

A

a wine oxidatively aged made from any authorized grape.

129
Q

What are the names of the three provinces of Pais Vasco?

A

Alava/Araba
Vizcaya/Bizkaia
Guipuzcoa/Gipuzkoa

130
Q

What is the easternmost and wettest DO of Pais Vasco?

A

DO Getariako Txakolina/ Txakoli de Getaria/ Chacoli de Getaria

131
Q

What topographical feature forms a natural border between Asturias and Cantabria to the north and Castilla y Leon to south?

A

Cordillera Cantabrica

132
Q

The majority of grape varieties grown in Gaticia are indigenous tot he region True or False?

A

True

133
Q

What is the sole red grape of the three Basque DOs?

A

Hondarribi Beltza

134
Q

Wines produced in Asturias are primarily red. True and False?

A

true

135
Q

Approximately what percentage of wine made in the three Basque DOs is white?

A

95%

136
Q

What does “Ribeira Sacra” means in English?

A

Sacred Riverbank

137
Q

What is the term for Pergolas in Rias Baixas?

A

Parrals

138
Q

What is the main white grape of the three Basque DOs?

A

Hondarribi Zuri

139
Q

What is the special designation in Ribeira Sacra for wines with 85% of preferred varieties?

A

Ribeira Sacra Summum

140
Q

What is the primary grape of Rias Baixas?

A

Albarino

141
Q

Wines produced in the Northern part of Cantabria are red whereas in the south they are white from indigenous varieties True or False?

A

False( The opposite is true)

142
Q

What is the predominant variety grown in all five sub zones of Riberia Sacra?

A

Mencia

143
Q

What is the Galician word for “bodega?”

A

Adega

144
Q

Which is the smallest and driest DO of Pais Vasco?

A

Do Arabako Txakolina/ Txakoli de Alava Chacoli de Alave

145
Q

What is the name of Galicia’s capital which is famous for its christian significance?

A

Santiago de Compotela

146
Q

What is the name for the submerged river valleys open to the sea in Galicia?

A

Rias

147
Q

What topographical future mark the southern border of Pais Vasco?

A

Ebro River

148
Q

Which is the sub zone of Rias Baixas whose sole production is varietal Albarino?

A

Soutomaior

149
Q

What are the four regions that make up Green Spain?

A

Galicia
Asturias
Cantabria
Pais Vasco

150
Q

Which sub zone of Rias Baixas is known for fine red wine?

A

Ribeira do Ulla

151
Q

What is the climate of Galicia?

A

Maritime

152
Q

The Pais Vasco coastal provinces of Vizcaya and Guipuzcoa are largely continental with some maritime influence. True or False

A

False

153
Q

The first DO Pago was Dominio de Valdepusa True or False

A

True

154
Q

95% of the sparkling wine produced under DO Cava are from 3 massive producers, what are the two biggest?

A

Freixenet

Cordarniu

155
Q

What are the main varietals of Priorat?

A

Garnacha and Carinena

156
Q

What indigenous grape accounts for 25% of the planting in Spain?

A

Airen

157
Q

What its Airen used for?

A

base wine for brandy

158
Q

What is Montilla Moriles principal grape?

A

Pedro Ximenez

159
Q

What three towns form the golden triangle of sherry production?

A

Jerez de la Frontera
Sanlucar de Barrameda
El Puerto de Santa Maria

160
Q

What are the three authorized grapes for sherry production?

A

Palomino
Pedro Ximenez
Moscatel

161
Q

What is a synonym for Listan Preito?

A

Misson

162
Q

What is a synonym for Listan Blanco?

A

Palomino Fino

163
Q

Explain the tread system

A

Where in vines are train along the ground in braids that extend for 10 meters or more

164
Q

What are the main subregions of Alicante DO?

A

La Marina
Rio Vinalopo
El Comtat

165
Q

What is the most significant sub zone of Valencia?

A

Utiel-Requena

166
Q

El Pais Vasco is home to 3 DOs ______ __________ and ________

A

Arabako txakolina
Bizkaiko Txakolina
Getariako Txakolina

167
Q

What are three methods used to make vinos rosados in Castilla y Leon?

A

Direct press
Sangrado(asigne)
Clarete

168
Q

What percentage of Verdejo must be present for the designation “Rueda” on DO Rueda wines?

A

50%

169
Q

DO Cigales is dominated by what style?

A

vino Rosado

170
Q

Where were the two capital cities of “old Castile?”

A

Burgos

Valladolid

171
Q

How many provinces are in Castilla y Leon?

A

Nine

172
Q

What is the only white grape allowed in Ribera del Duero?

A

Albillo Mayor

173
Q

What is the term for family owned and family farmed plots within a village in DO Cigales?

A

Majuelos

174
Q

Ribera del Duero has one of the highest average elevations of all wine regions in Europe True or False?

A

True

175
Q

Which mountain range is located in the northwest of Castilla y Leon?

A

Montes de Leon

176
Q

What is primary climate of Castilla y Leon?

A

Continental

177
Q

The majority of Aragon’s vines use what training method?

A

En Vaso( bush vines)

178
Q

Which grape variety accounts for 62% of planting in DO Calatayud?

A

Garnacha Tinta

179
Q

What is the term for DO Calatayud wines with 85% Garnacha from low yielding vines of at least 50 years old?

A

Calatayud Superior

180
Q

What are the three regions of Navarra?

A

Montana(north)
Zona Media(Central)
Ribera( bank of the Ebro in the South)

181
Q

What three grapes are dominant in the blend of many Navarra vinos tintos?

A

Tempranillo
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot

182
Q

In which Aragon DO does six cooperatives account for the majority of wine produced?

A

DO Campo de Borja

183
Q

What three grapes are dominant in the blend of many Navarra vinos tintos?

A

Tempranillo
Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot

184
Q

In which Aragon DO does six cooperatives account for the majority of wine produce?

A

DO Campo de Borja

185
Q

What two types of soil dominate the DOs of Aragon?

A

Limestone and Clay

186
Q

What is the most planted white grape in Navarra?

A

Chardonnay

187
Q

Which do Navarra sub zone , in the foothills of the Pirineas, is known for vinos tostados of in tense color?

A

Baja Montana

188
Q

What grape was largely planted to replace vines lost from phylloxera in Navarra?

A

Garnacha

189
Q

how many sub zones in DO Navarra?

A

five

190
Q

What percentage of vineyards did Navarra lose from phylloxera?

A

Approximately 95%

191
Q

What is the minimum time on lees for Gran Reserva Cava?

A

30 months

192
Q

What style of wine was traditionally produced in DO Emporda?

A

Sweet fortified

193
Q

Which two countries form the northern border of Cataluna

A

France

Andorra

194
Q

What is the name of the machine invented in Cataluna which is the precursor to the gyropalette?

A

Girasol

195
Q

What is the term for orange wines produced in DO Terra Alta?

A

Brisats

196
Q

What is he highest terror classification in DOQ Priorat?

A

Gran Vinya Classificada

197
Q

Who created Spain’s first sparkling wine using methods learned in Champagne?

A

Josep Raventos i Fatjo

198
Q

What are the four red varieties authorized in DO Cava?

A

Garnacha Tinta
Monastrell
Pinot noir
Trepat

199
Q

How must grapes for Classic Penedes wine be grown?

A

100% organic

200
Q

Which mountain range runs parallel to Cataluna’s Mediterranean coastline?

A

Cordilleras Costero Catalanes

201
Q

What is the name of the road tax connected Rome to Hispania?

A

Via Augusta

202
Q

In addition llicorella, what two types of soils are fond in DO Montsant?

A

Saulo

panal

203
Q

Name the wind that heavily affects DO Emparda

A

Tramontana

204
Q

Which two grapes dominate the white wine production of Madrid?

A 
Malvar
Albillo(Real)
205
Q

What are two primary river basins in Extremadura?

A

Tajo

Guadiana

206
Q

What is the name of the unique wine production method in Madrid?

A

Sobremadre

207
Q

Approximately, what percentage of Castilla La Mancha’s land mass is part of the central plateau?

A

80%

208
Q

Which grape is VP Finca Elez celebrated for?

A

Chardonnay

209
Q

What is the most planted red grape in Castilla La Mancha?

A

Tempranillo

210
Q

What percentage of vineyard land in Spain is in Castilla La Mancha?

A

49.5%

211
Q

Which Madrid sub zone focuses on Garnacha and Malvar?

A

Navalcarnero

212
Q

Name the first two Vinos de Pago awarded in Spain.

A

VP Domino de Valdepusa

VP Finca Elez

213
Q

Do La Mancha is dominated by red plantings. True or False?

A

False ( it is 71% white)

214
Q

What are the two rivers that frame DO Manchuela?

A

Jucar

Cabriel

215
Q

Name the two provinces of Extramadura

A

Caceres

Badajuz

216
Q

What two reason why the eastern part of Castilla-La Mancha experiences some Mediterranean influence?

A

Its proximity to the coast and the Levante winds

217
Q

What is the world’s largest delimited DOP wine region?

A

DO La Mancha

218
Q

After phylloxera arrived in Madrid vineyards, which two varieties were planted for the high alcohol and high yields

A

Airen

Granacha

219
Q

What is the dominant variety in DO Manchuela?

A

Bobal

220
Q

Which indigenous white variety represents 75% of planting in the sub zone of DO Ribera del Guadiana?

A

Alarije

221
Q

What does “Valdepenas” mean in English?

A

valley of Stones

222
Q

What is the name of the semi red wine in DO Valdepenas?

A

Aloque (aka Clarete)

223
Q

Which river forms the southern border of Madrid?

A

Tajo

224
Q

What is the most widely planted grape in Castilla-La Mancha?

A

Airen

225
Q

Which DO Ribera del Guadiana sub zone is home to 80% of the vineyards?

A

Tierra de Barros

226
Q

Airen is the world’s most planted grape. True or False?

A

False (it is fourth but first white)

227
Q

Which is the largest sub zone of DO Madrid?

A

Arganda

228
Q

What is the climate of Castilla La Mancha?

A

Continental

229
Q

What is the Catalan term for the steep slopes in DOQPriorat?

A

Costers

230
Q

“Classic Penedes” is the term for Cava produced in Penedes True or False

A

False

231
Q

Name the most prized soil type in Cataluna.

A

Llicorella

232
Q

What did the term “cava” originally reference?

A

Caves or cellars, where the wine was made

233
Q

What is the only Spanish planted at VP Dominio de Valdepusa?

A

Graciano

234
Q

What are three threats to Aragon’s growing season?

A

Cierzo wind
Frost
Hail

235
Q

How many Carlist wars were fought?

A

three

236
Q

Which Aragon DO is a stronghold for international varieties?

A

DO Somontano

237
Q

What method is usually used for producing vinos tostados in Navarra?

A

Sangrado(saignee)

238
Q

Which Aragon DO is one of Spain’s Oldest demarcated wine regions?

A

DO Carinena

239
Q

Which Aragon DO has more old vines that anywhere else in Spain?

A

Do Carinena

240
Q

How many sub zones are in Do Montsant?

A

six

241
Q

Currently how many sub zones are authorized to label as Vi de Vila in DOQPriorat?

A

twelve

242
Q

Does cava d eParaje Calificado refer to single estate cava or single vineyard cava?

A

single vineyard cava

243
Q

Which of Catalina’s four provinces does not touch the coast?

A

Levida(Lieda)

244
Q

Indigenous and International varieties are equally planted in Cataluna True or False?

A

False

245
Q

When are the rainy season in Cataluna?

A

Spring and Autumn

246
Q

What are the three primary Cava grapes?

A

Xarel lo
Parellada
Macabeo

247
Q

What is the name of the sweet oxidized wine from Monastrell in DO Alicante?

A

Fondillon

248
Q

What is the name of the driving force of weather patterns over the Atlantic Ocean primarily affecting Extremadura

A

Azore High

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