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39 Cards in this Set
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What is this called?
-Spanish sparkling wine -more sparkling wine than any other country -most of which is produced in Catalonia, specifically Penedes -Classic method (champenoise traditional method) |
Cava
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-single estates only - currently 11 estates in this category
this classification is called? |
DO Pagos (DOP)wines
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This classification in Spain is similar to former French VDQS
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Vinos de Calidad con Indicacion Geografica (VCIG)
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This classification is similar to French AOC - each district has its own Consejo Regulador to monitor quality
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Denominacion de Origen (DO)
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What are the new aging terms in Spain?
-for aging in barrel or bottle (3) |
-Noble: 18 months
-Anejo: 24 months -Viejo: 36 months, wines must show oxidative character |
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What DOQ in Catalonia (northeast spain)?
-Rugged mountainous region -dry temperature climate -stony schistous soils "llicorella" -one of the only two approved DOCa regions along with Rioja |
Priorat DOQ - DOCa
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What are the primary RED grape varieties of Priorat? (3)
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-Garnacha
-Carinena -Cabernet Sauvignon |
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What region in North Central Spain?
-Five sub-districts -East of Rioja -Growing production of quality reds based on Garnacha, Tempranillo, Cabernet sauvignon and Merlot -White wines based on Viura (Riojas Macabeo) and other grapes |
Navarra
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-Vino de la Tierra (VdIT): broader regions with fewer restrictions compared to DOP
These are classified as? |
IGP wines
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Red Rioja Quality Levels - Aging requirements
Vino Joven |
No aging requirements
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In which method is Cava produced?
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Classic method (champenoise traditionale methode)
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Denominacion de Origen Calificada (DOCa) what are the first two in Spain?
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Rioja - 1991
Priorat - 2009 |
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Red Rioja Quality Levels - Aging requirements
Gran Reserva |
Two years in barrels, five years total
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What region in Southern Spain?
-Large elevated central plateau -Arid climate with temperature extremes -enormous volume of wine -whites from Airen (63%) -Reds from cencibel (tempranillo) -Valdepenas is the most important DO -Many DO Pagos |
Castilla-La Mancha
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What are the primary WHITE grapes of Spain? (5)
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-Airen
-Albarino -Chardonnay -Verdejo -Viura (Macabeo) |
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What is the primary grape of Rias Biaxas DO in Northwest spain?
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-Dry crisp whites from the ALBARINO grape (90% of the vineyards)
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These are sub-zones of what DO in Northwest spain?
-Val do Salnes -O Rosal -Condado do Tea -Soutomaior -Ribeira do Ulla |
Rias Biaxas DO
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What are the highly regarded vintages of Rioja?
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2001, 4 & 5
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Red Riojo Quality Levels - Aging Requirements
Crianza |
One year minimum in barrels, two years total
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What region within Catalonia (northeast spain) ?
-center of Cava production -Traditional white varietals: Parellada, Xarel-lo & Macabeo -Reds: Garnacha, monastrell & Ull de Llebre (tempranillo) |
Penedes
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These are 3 sub districts of Penedes in Catalonia. What are the corresponding grapes for each...
a) Baix Penedes (lowest elevation) b) Medio Penedes (middle elevation) c) Alt Penedes (highest elevation) |
a) Garnacha & monastrell
b) Ull de Llebre (tempranillo) c) Parellada, Xarel-lo & Macabeo |
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What are the primary WHITE grapes of Rioja DOCa? (3)
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-Viura
-Malvasia -Garnacha blanca |
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Which sub zone in Rioja?
-Maritime-influenced climate with highest rainfall -very chalky soils producing lightest wines with finesse -Tempranillo grape dominates |
Rioja Alavesa
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What are the traditional grapes used for Cava? (3)
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-Xarel-lo
-Parellada -Macabeo |
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What sub-zone of Rioja?
-clay soils, warmer climate, drier than other districts -Garnacha predominant and added to Alavesa and Alta wines in light years to give body |
Rioja Baja
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Where in Spain is most sparkling wine produced?
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Catalonia, specifically Penedes DO
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What are the 3 classic aging terms in spain?
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-Crianza
-Reserva -Gran Reserva |
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Describe the climate of Spain
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Dramatic ranges from maritime to continental to Mediterranean
-altitude of plateau and rainshadow effect play important roles |
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What sub-zone of Rioja?
-southwest region -climate: continental with rainshadow effect -soils: clay soils with chalk and iron deposits -chalky soils best for white varieties (viura) -iron rich soils planted to Tempranillo |
Rioja Alta
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describe the soils of Spain
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Range includes chalk, sand, quartzite & clay
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"vino" is classified as?
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Table wines
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What are the primary RED grape varieties of Rioja DOCa? (5)
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-Tempranillo
-Garnacha -Graciano -Mazuelo -Maturana Tinta |
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What are the 3 sub zones of Rioja?
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-Rioja Alaves (northern - maritime influence - smallest of 3)
-Rioja Alta (southwest) -Rioja Baja (warmest - driest - largest) |
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These are DO's in what region of Northwest spain?
-Toro: red wines from tinta de toro (tempranillo) -Rueda: aromatic whites from verdejo plus sauvignon blanc and viura |
Castilla y Leon
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What region and DO in North Central spain?
-West of Rioja on the River Duero -red wines from Tempranillo (tinto del pais) -wines richer and fuller than Rioja wines with good aging potential |
Ribera del Duero DO - located in Castilla y Leon
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Red Rioja Quality levels - Aging Requirements
Reserva |
1 year in barrels, three years total
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What are all 4 main grapes used for Cava? (this includes the 3 classic grape varieties)
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-Chardonnay
-macabeo -parellada -xarel-lo |
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what Are the "other" grapes used for cava? (2)
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-pinot noir
-mourvedre (monastrell) |
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What are the primary RED grapes of Spain? (6)
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-Cabernet Sauvignon
-Carinena -Garnacha -Mencia -Monastrell (mourvedre) -Tempranillo (tino fino, etc.) |
