Study Guide - Spain - Beginner Flashcards

1
Q

What is the most common trio of grapes used for Cava production?

A
  1. Monastrell, Garnacha, Pinot Noir
  2. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
  3. Parellada, Macabeo, Xarel-lo (Your Answer)(Correct)
  4. Xarel-lo, Chardonnay, Garnacha
  5. No common trio exists
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What is the most widely planted red grape in Spain?

A

tempranillo(Your Answer)

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3
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List the following in order from west to east (1 = westernmost, 4 = easternmost).

  • Rioja
  • Ribera del Duero
  • Rias Baixas
  • Priorat
A
  • Rioja = 3
  • Ribera del Duero = 2
  • Rias Baixas = 1
  • Priorat = 4
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4
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Match the following grapes to their respective DO.

  • Albarino
  • Monastrell
  • Tempranillo
  • Garnacha
A
  • Albarino = Raias Baixas
  • Monastrell = Jumilla
  • Tempranillo = Ribera del Duero
  • Garnacha = Navarra
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5
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The red wine Pingus is produced in which of the following regions?

A
  1. Rioja
  2. Montsant
  3. Ribera del Duero (Your Answer)(Correct)
  4. Priorat
  5. Jumilla
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Gran Reserva is an aging designation for red wines only.

A
  1. True
  2. False (Your Answer)(Correct)
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7
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Match the DO to the correct region.

  • Priorat
  • Rias Baixas
  • Ribera del Duero
  • Jerez-Xeres Sherry
A
  • Priorat = Catalunya
  • Rias Baixas = Galicia
  • Ribera del Duero = Castilla y Leon
  • Jerez-Xeres Sherry = Andalucia
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List the following in order of minimum aging requirements from shortest to longest (1 = shortest, 4 = longest).

  • Gran Reserva
  • Crianza
  • Reserva
  • Joven
A
  • Gran Reserva = 4
  • Crianza = 2
  • Reserva = 3
  • Joven = 1
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