The Meseta

Question 1

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

Answer 1

DO La Mancha

Question 2

What is the climate of Castilla-La Mancha?

Answer 2

Continental

Question 3

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

Answer 3

Proximity to the Mediterranean Sea, Levante winds

Question 4

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

Answer 4

80%

Question 5

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

Answer 5

Airén

Question 6

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

Answer 6

FALSE (it is fourth overall and first for white grapes)

Question 7

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

Answer 7

Tempranillo/Cencibel

Question 8

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

Answer 8

49.5%

Question 9

DO La Mancha is dominated by red plantings. True or False?

Answer 9

FALSE (it is 71% white)

Question 10

Which two rivers frame DO Manchuela?

Answer 10

Júcar, Cabriel

Question 11

What is the dominant grape in DO Manchuela?

Answer 11

Bobal

Question 12

What does “Valdepeñas” translate to in English?

Answer 12

Valley of stones

Question 13

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

Answer 13

Aloque (aka Clarete)

Question 14

Name the first two Vinos de Pago awarded in Spain.

Answer 14

VP Domino de Valdepusa, VP Finca Élez

Question 15

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

Answer 15

Graciano

Question 16

Which grape is VP Finca Élez celebrated for?

Answer 16

Chardonnay

Question 17

After phylloxera arrived in Madrid vineyards, which two varieties were planted to obtain high yields?

Answer 17

Airén, Garnacha Tinta

Question 18

Which river forms the southern border of Madrid?

Answer 18

Tajo

Question 19

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

Answer 19

Malvar, Albillo (Real)

Question 20

What is the name of the unique wine production method in Madrid where a portion of the solids remain with the unfiltered wine?

Answer 20

Sobremadre

Question 21

Which is the largest sub-zone in DO Vinos de Madrid?

Answer 21

Arganda

Question 22

Which DO Vinos de Madrid sub-zone focuses on Garnacha Tinta and Malvar?

Answer 22

Navalcarnero

Question 23

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

Answer 23

Azores High

Question 24

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

Answer 24

Azores High

Question 25

What are the two primary river basins in Extremadura?

Answer 25

Tajo, Guadiana

Question 26

What are the two dominant white grapes in DO Ribera del Guadiana?

Answer 26

Cayetana Blanca/Pardina, Alarije