The Islands

Question 1

Which grape from Andalucía is the same as Listán Blanco?

Answer 1

Palomino Fino

Question 2

Ninety percent of plantings in DO Tacoronte-Acentejo are Listán Blanco. True or False?

Answer 2

False (Listán negro)

Question 3

Which of the Canary Islands gets the least amount of rainfall?

Answer 3

Lanzarote

Question 4

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

Answer 4

Powdery mildew, downy mildew

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Carbonic Maceration

Question 6

What is the name of the unique reddish clay topsoil found in DO Pla i Llevant?

Answer 6

Call Vermell

Question 7

How many primary islands are there is Las Islas Canarias?

Answer 7

7

Question 8

For DO Binissalem vinos espumosos, which white variety must be at least 50% of the blend?

Answer 8

Prensal Blanc

Question 9

Which white variety makes up 75% of Lanzarote’s plantings?

Answer 9

Malvasía Volcánica

Question 10

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

Answer 10

Abrigo

Question 11

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

Answer 11

Lapilli (also known as Picón)

Question 12

Which mountains have the coolest temperatures in Las Islas Baleares?

Answer 12

Serra de Tramuntana

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Teide

Question 14

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

Answer 14

Santa Eulalia River (Ibiza)

Question 15

All Balearic islands except Mallorca are relatively flat. True or False?

Answer 15

T

Question 16

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

Answer 16

Tramontana

Question 17

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

Answer 17

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot

Question 18

What localized thermal wind affects Mallorca?

Answer 18

The Embat

Question 19

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

Answer 19

T

Question 20

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

Answer 20

DO Tacoronte-Acentejo

Question 21

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

Answer 21

Manto Negro, Cabernet Sauvignon

Question 22

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

Answer 22

Cordón Trenzado

Question 23

Name the four indigenous grapes that are favoured in DO Pla i Llevant.

Answer 23

Prensal Blanc/Moll, Callet, Fogoneu, Manto Negro

Question 24

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

Answer 24

Mallorca