Study Guide - Spain - Beginner Flashcards
1
Q
What is the most common trio of grapes used for Cava production?
A
- Monastrell, Garnacha, Pinot Noir
- Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
- Parellada, Macabeo, Xarel-lo (Your Answer)(Correct)
- Xarel-lo, Chardonnay, Garnacha
- No common trio exists
2
Q
What is the most widely planted red grape in Spain?
A
tempranillo(Your Answer)
3
Q
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
4
Q
Match the following grapes to their respective DO.
- Albarino
- Monastrell
- Tempranillo
- Garnacha
A
- Albarino = Raias Baixas
- Monastrell = Jumilla
- Tempranillo = Ribera del Duero
- Garnacha = Navarra
5
Q
The red wine Pingus is produced in which of the following regions?
A
- Rioja
- Montsant
- Ribera del Duero (Your Answer)(Correct)
- Priorat
- Jumilla
6
Q
Gran Reserva is an aging designation for red wines only.
A
- True
- False (Your Answer)(Correct)
7
Q
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
8
Q
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