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1
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What are the two rivers that frame DO Manchuela?

A

Júcar, Cabriel

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Where is DO Manchuela?

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Castilla La Mancha

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

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Its proximity to the coast and the Levante winds.

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4
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Airén is the world’s most planted grape. True or False?

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False. World’s #4 but most planted white grape

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Which indigenous white variety represents 75% of plantings in the subzone Cañamero of DO Ribera del Guadiana?

A

Alarije

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What are the two primary river basins in Extremadura?

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Tajo, Guadiana

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

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Azores High

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8
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Which DO Ribera del Guadiana subzone is home to 80% of the vineyards?

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Tierra de Barros

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9
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Which Madrid sub-zone(s) focuses/focus on Garnacha and Malvar?

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Navalcarnero and El Molar

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10
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What is the name of the unique wine production method in Madrid?

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Sobremadre

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11
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Name the two provinces of Extremadura.

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Cáceres, Badajoz

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12
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Which is the largest subzone of DO Madrid?

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Arganda

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13
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What is the most widely planted grape in Castilla-La Mancha?

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Airen

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14
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Which two white grapes dominate the white wine production of Madrid?

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Malvar, Albillo (Real)

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15
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After phylloxera arrived in Madrid vineyards, which two varieties were planted for their high alcohol and high yields?

A

Airén, Garnacha

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16
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Approximately what percentage of Castilla-La Mancha’s land mass is part of the central plateau?

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80%

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17
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What is the name of the semi-red wine made in DO Valdepeñas?

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Aloque (aka Clarete)

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18
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What percentage of vineyard land in Spain is in Castilla-La Mancha?

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49.5%

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

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Graciano

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20
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What is the climate of Castilla-La Mancha?

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Continental

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21
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For which grape is VP Finca Élez celebrated?

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Chardonnay

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22
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What is the world’s largest delimited DOP wine region?

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DO La Mancha

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23
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What is unique about wine planting and production in DO La Mancha?

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Red grapes dominate production

Airén is the most widely planted. Most used in distilled spirits

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What is the dominant variety in DO Manchuela?

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Bobal

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25
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Which river forms the southern border of Madrid?

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Tajo

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26
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What is the most planted red grape in Castilla-La Mancha?

A

Tempranillo

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27
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What does “Valdepeñas” mean in English?

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Valley of Stones

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28
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Name the first two Vinos de Pago awarded in Spain.

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VP Dominio de Valdepusa, VP Finca Élez

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29
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What were the ancient man-made mounds found in La Meseta?

A

Motillas

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30
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Who were the 1st major tribe in La Meseta?

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The Phoenicians

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31
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What food product is La Mancha known?

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Manchego from Manchega sheep

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32
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What are the autonomous communities of the Meseta?

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Castilla-La Mancha, Madrid, Extremadura (25% of Spain)

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33
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How much land does the Meseta cover in Spain?

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25%

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34
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Why were the ancient mortillas believed to have been built?

A

When a global drought hit in 2200BCE

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35
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How big is Castilla-La Mancha

A

3rd largest

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36
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How many autonomous communities surround Castilla-La Mancha and name them?

A 
7 
Castilla y Leòn & Madrid (N)
Aragón & Valencia (E)
Murcia & Andalucia (S)
Extremadura (W)
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37
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Name the 5 provinces of Castilla-La Mancha?

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Albacete
Ciudad Real
Cuenca
Guadalajara
Toledo
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38
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What is common among the grape varieties in Castilla-La Mancha?

A

Drought resistant

Thrives in severe conditions

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39
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Where in the Meseta does Airén thrive?

A

DO La Mancha & DO Valdepeñas

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40
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What are the soil types in Castilla-La Mancha

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Somewhat homogenous
Limestone - water retentive
Often “Limestone hardpan” which needs mechanical breakup

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41
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What is the most widely planted grape in Castilla-La Mancha?

A

Airén

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42
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What is the most widely planted white grape in the world?

A

Airén

4th overall

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43
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What is the most widely planted red grape in Castilla-La Mancha?

A

Tempranillo (Cencibel)

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44
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What is one advantage of Castilla-La Mancha’s climate?

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Very dry so low disease pressure

More organic production

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45
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What are the 2 international grapes gaining favor in Castilla-La Mancha?

A

Cabernet Sauvignon & Syrah

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46
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What is the easternmost appellation in Castilla-La Mancha?

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DO Almansa borders Valencia & Murcia with Med influence

47
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What is the largest winegrowing region in Spain and the World?

A

DO La Mancha

48
Q

How many provinces does DO La Mancha cover?

A

4 out of 5

49
Q

What is the most planted grape in La Mancha? And wine style production?

A

Airén (71%)

But Vino Tinto - Tempranillo (75%)

50
Q

What DO in Castilla-La Mancha is impacted by Levante winds?

A

DO Manchuela

51
Q

What type of Vino Tintos does La Mancha produce?

A

Mostly simple and fruit forward

52
Q

What D.O. overlaps DO La Mancha?

A

DO Uclés (NE part of Toledo province)

53
Q

What DO split from La Mancha in 1982 and regulated like a DO?

A

DO Manchuela

54
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Where is DO Manchuela located?

A

Easter border of Castilla-La Mancha

55
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What was the reason DO Manchuela split from DO La Mancha?

A

To shed its bulk wine reputation

Seeking to be seen as HQ producers

56
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What is the dominant grape in Manchuela?

57
Q

What DO neighbors DO Manchuela

A

La Mancha, Almansa & Ribera del Júcar (Castilla-La Mancha)

Utiel-Requena (Valencia)

58
Q

What is a wine technique used by DO Manchuela that is similar to another used in Valencia (and name that DO)?

A

Doble Pasta

DO Utiel-Requena

59
Q

What are the rules for rosados in DO Manchuela?

A

> 85% authorized red grapes

60
Q

What river flows through DO Valdepeñas?

A

Júcar River

61
Q

What mountain range blocks Mediterranean influence in DO Valdepeñas?

A

Sierra Morena making it Fully Continental

62
Q

How far back does wine making go in DO Valdepeñas?

63
Q

What was one of the original wine regions in Castilla-La Mancha named in the 1932 Wine Statute?

A

DO Valdepeñas

64
Q

How were Aloque wines traditionally produced in DO Valdepeñas?

A

Red & White WINES where blended together and aged in Tinajas (large earthenware)

65
Q

What areas is known for Aloque?

A

DO Valdepeñas

66
Q

What are the primary grapes used for Aloque in DO Valdepeñas?

A

Cencibel and Airén

67
Q

What VP is 100% Vino Tinto?

A

VP Dominio de Valdepusa

68
Q

Where is VP Dominio de Valdepusa?

A

Montes de Toledo

69
Q

What was the 1st variety (and then subsequent varieties) planted at VP Dominio de Valdepusa?

A

CabSav

Syrah, Petit Verdot, Merlot & Graciano

70
Q

How much Tempranillo does VP Dominio de Valdepusa use in its wine production?

71
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Where is VP Finca Élez located?

A

SE border of DO La Mancha

72
Q

Who owns VP Finca Élez?

A

Manuel Manzaneque

73
Q

What is the grape focus for most Vino de Pagos?

A

International varieties and red wines

74
Q

What is the northernmost VP in Castilla-La Mancha?

A

VP Pago Calzadilla

75
Q

What VP was home to the Knights of the Order of St Johns?

A

VP Los Cerrillos

76
Q

Who established Madrid (Mayrit)? Toledo?

A

Madrid - The Moors

Toledo - The Romans

77
Q

What is sobremadre and with which region is it unique?

A

“With Mother” wine with 25% solids remaining unfiltered

DO Vinos de Madrid

78
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What is sobremadre and with which region is it unique?

A

“With Mother” wine with 25% solids remaining unfiltered, slight vivance - any authorized may be used
DO Vinos de Madrid

79
Q

What is Madrid’s rank in the size and population?

A

6th smallest
3rd most populace
3rd largest EU Capital

80
Q

What are river forms the southern border of Madrid?

A

Tajo River

81
Q

How many subzones in Madrid and name them?

A 
4
Arganda
Navalcarnero
San Martín de Valdeiglesias
El Molar
82
Q

What Roman road was established in Western Spain?

A

Via de la Plata

83
Q

What Roman province contained Extremadura and Portugal?

84
Q

What route is the longest path to Camino de Santiago and in Western Spain?

A

Via de la Plata

85
Q

What ancient city was founded by the Romans near Guadiana River?

A 
Emerita Augusta (modern day Mérida)
Was 9th largest back then
86
Q

How does Extremadura rank in terms of size and population?

A

5th largest in size

13 out of 17 in population

87
Q

How many provinces are located in Extremadura and what are they?

A

2

Cáceres & Badajoz

88
Q

What is the climate in Extremadura?

A

Continental with constant drought threat

Azores High

89
Q

Where is the 2nd highest concentration of vineyards?

A

Extremadura

90
Q

What is the capital of Extremadura?

91
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What is the topology of Extremadura?

A

Mostly flat

Surrounded by mountains Sistema Central, Sierra Morena and Serres Centrales Extremeñas

92
Q

What is the highest point in Extremadura?

A

Calvitero (2,404m)

93
Q

What mountain forms a natural border between Extremadura and Castilla y León?

A

Sistema Central

94
Q

What mountain forms a natural border between Extremadura and Andalucía?

A

Sierra Morena

95
Q

What primary river basins are found in Extremadura?

A

Tajo & Gaudiana Rivers

Guadalquivir River is small part of extreme south

96
Q

What are the general soil types of Extremadura?

A

E - granite, slate, and
S - limestone
S/C - sand, clay
W - limestone

97
Q

Where are the vines planted in Extremadura?

A

Near the mountains or in the Guadiana River Basin

98
Q

What are the prominent indigenous white grapes in Extremadura?

A 
Cayetana Blanca (Pardina)
Alarije
99
Q

What is vino blanco primarily used in Extremadura

A

Spirits production

100
Q

What 2 grapes in Extremadura were thought to be distinct, but are DNA identical?

A

Cayetana Blanca & Pardina

101
Q

What is the only DO in Extremadura?

A

DO Ribera del Guadiana

102
Q

What does “Ribera del Guadiana” mean?

A

Bank of the Guandiana

103
Q

How many subzones in DO Ribera del Guadiana and name them?

A 
6
Cañamero
Montánchez
Ribera Alta
Ribera Baja
Tierra de Barros
Mantanegra
104
Q

What are red and white grapes of Extremadura?

A

(w) Cayetana Blanca (Pardina)

r) Tempranillo (Cencibel/Tinto Fino

105
Q

What is the majority wine style in Extremadura?

A

Vino Tinto (93%)

106
Q

What is the northernmost subzone of DO Ribera del Guardiana?

A

Montánchez

107
Q

What DO Ribera del Guardiana is known for table grapes?

A

Ribera Alta

108
Q

What is the only DO Ribera del Guardiana subzone borders Portugal?

A

Ribera Baja

109
Q

What is the most important DO Ribera del Guadiana Ribera subzone?

A

Tierra de Barros home to 80% of all vineyards

110
Q

What is the southern subzone in DO Ribera del Guadiana?

111
Q

What is the primary red grape used in DO Méntirda?

A

Garnacha Tinta

112
Q

What is unique about DO Rivera del Júcar?

A

Most vineyards are covered with round stones similar to Châteauneuf-du-Pape

113
Q

How are the majority of wines made in DO Rivera del Júcar?

A

Made via Coops and dominated by Cencibel with 35+ year old vines (50% of plantings)

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