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16 Cards in this Set
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Name the 5 sub- zones of Galicia: Rias Baixas DO |
Condado de Tea O Rosal Ribeira do Ulla Soutomaior Val do Salnes |
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Toro (from what region) has red wine made from what? |
Region- Northwest Spain
Made from Tinta do Toro (Tempranillo) |
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Rueda (From what region) makes what style of wine from what 3 white grapes ? |
Northwest Spain
Aromatic whites from: Sauv Blanc Verdejo Viura |
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What grape is planted 90% in the vineyards of Galcia: Rias Baixas |
Albarino |
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Quality levels in Spain are based on what? |
Oak aging |
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What is Vino Joven? |
No aging requirements |
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Crianza means what? |
1 year min in barrels, 2 yr total |
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What is the difference in Reserva and Gran Riserva? |
Reserva is 1 year in barrels; 3 years total
While Gran Reserva is 2 years in barrels; 5 years total |
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What is:
Noble Anejo Viejo mean to you? |
Noble: 18 months Anejo: 24 months Viejo: 36 Months
Wines must show oxidation character |
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What is Vino in Spain? |
Table wine |
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Explain Vino de la Tierra (VdIT) |
They are IGP wines with broader regions and fewer restrictions compared to DOP |
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What is the 4 levels to DOP wines |
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Vinos de Calidad con Indicacion Geografica (VCIG) explain |
Similar to former french VDQS |
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Explain the Denominacion de Origen (DO) |
Similiar to French AOC- each district has its own Consejo Regulador to monitor quality |
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Explain DO Vinos de Pagos |
Single estates only- currently 15 estates in this category |
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Explain Denominacion de Origen Calificada (DOCa, DOQ) |
1991- Rioja 2009- Priorat |
