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The Meseta Flashcards

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1
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What is the world’s largest delimited DOP wine region?

A

DO La Mancha

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2
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What is the climate of Castilla-La Mancha?

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Continental

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3
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What are two reasons why the eastern part of Castilla-La Mancha experiences some Mediterranean influence?

A

Proximity to the Mediterranean Sea
Levante winds

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4
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Approximately what percentage of Castilla-La Mancha’s land mass is part of the central plateau?

A

80%

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5
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What is the most widely planted grape in Castilla-La Mancha?

A

Airén

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6
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Airén is the world’s most-planted grape. True or False?

A

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

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7
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What is the most planted red grape in Castilla-La Mancha?

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Tempranillo/Cencibel

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8
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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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9
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DO La Mancha is dominated by red plantings. True or False?

A

FALSE (it is 71% white)

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10
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Which two rivers frame DO Manchuela?

A

Júcar
Cabriel

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11
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What is the dominant grape in DO Manchuela?

A

Bobal

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12
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What does “Valdepeñas” translate to in English?

A

Valley of stones

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13
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What is the name of the semi-red/rosé wine made in DO Valdepeñas?

A

Aloque (aka Clarete)

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14
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Name the first two Vinos de Pago awarded in Spain.

A

VP Domino de Valdepusa
VP Finca Élez

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15
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What is the only Spanish grape planted at VP Dominio de Valdepusa?

A

Graciano

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16
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Which grape is VP Finca Élez celebrated for?

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Chardonnay

17
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After phylloxera arrived in Madrid vineyards, which two varieties were planted to obtain high yields?

A

Airén
Garnacha Tinta

18
Q

Which river forms the southern border of Madrid?

A

Tajo

19
Q

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

A

Malvar
Albillo (Real)

20
Q

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

A

Sobremadre

21
Q

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

A

Arganda

22
Q

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

A

Navalcarnero

23
Q

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

A

Azores High

24
Q

What are the two primary river basins in Extremadura?

A

Tajo
Guadiana

25
Q

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

A

Cayetana Blanca/Pardina
Alarije

Spanish Wine Scholar 2024-25 (11 decks)

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