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The Duero River Valley Flashcards

1
Q

In which mountain system does the Duero River originate?

A

Sistema Ibérico

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2
Q

Who married in 1469 to unite Aragon and Castile?

A

Fernando II of Aragón and Isabel I of Castile

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3
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Where were the two capital cities of “Old Castile”?

A

Burgos, Valladolid

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4
Q

Castilla y León is the second-largest autonomous region in Spain. True or False?

A

FALSE (it is the largest)

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5
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What is the primary climate of Castilla y León?

A

Continental

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6
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Which mountain range is located in the northwestern part of Castilla y León?

A

Montes de León

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7
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How many soil types have been identified in DO Ribera del Duero?

A

32

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8
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What are the three other names by which Tempranillo is known in Castilla y León?

A

Tinto Fino, Tinta del País, Tinta de Toro

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9
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What traditional training method is used in Castilla y León to give grapes relief from summer heat?

A

En vaso

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10
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What are three methods of making vino rosado in Castilla y León?

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Direct press, sangrado (saignée), clarete

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Which is the oldest demarcated wine region in Castilla y León?

A

DO Rueda

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12
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What is the primary red grape of DO Bierzo?

A

Mencía

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13
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Approximately what percentage of DO Bierzo is planted to Mencia?

A

75%

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14
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DO Cigales is dominated by which wine style?

A

Vino rosado

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15
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What is the term for family-owned and family-farmed plots in Castilla y León?

A

Majuelos

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16
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DO Ribera del Duero has one of the highest average elevations of all wine regions in Europe. True or False?

A

TRUE

17
Q

How many months (minimum) must DO Ribera del Duero Crianza be in barrel?

A

12 months

18
Q

How many months (minimum) must DO Ribera del Duero Reserva be in barrel?

A

12 months

19
Q

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

A

Albillo Mayor

20
Q

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

A

Verdejo, Sauvignon Blanc

21
Q

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

A

FALSE

22
Q

What is Rueda Dorado?

A

A wine oxidatively aged using Verdejo and/or Palomino Fino

23
Q

What percentage of Verdejo must be present for wines labeled as “Rueda?”

A

50%

24
Q

What is the typical blending partner of Tinta de Toro, if used, for red wines in DO Toro?

A

Garnacha Tinta

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