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62 Cards in this Set
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What governing body controls Spain's wine regulations?
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Instituto de Denominaciónes de Origen (INDO)
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What are the six quality levels of Spanish wine?
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Vinho de Mesa (VdM)
Vino Comarçal (VC) Vino de la Tierra (VdlT)- Equivalent of Vin de Pays Vinos de Calidad con Indicación Geográfica (VCIG) -Equivalent of VDSQ Denominación de Origen (DO) Denominación de Origen Calificada (DOCa) |
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A Spanish wine labeled "Joven" means what?
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No cask aging or less than the legal minimum for Crianza wine.
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What are the minimum aging requirements for a red wine labeled Crianza?
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The wine has been aged for 2 years, including a minimum of 6 months in cask.
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What are the minimum aging requirements for a white or rosé wine labeled Crianza?
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The wine has been aged for 1 year, of which 6 months is in cask.
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What are the minimum aging requirements for a red wine labeled Reserva?
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Must be aged three years, of which one was in cask.
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What are the minimum aging requirements for a white or rosé wine labeled Reserva?
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Must be aged 2 years, of which 6 months was in cask.
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What are the minimum aging requirements for a red wine labeled Gran Reserva?
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Must be aged 5 years, of which 2 was in cask.
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What are the minimum aging requirements for a white or rosé wine labeled Gran Reserva?
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Must be aged 4 years, of which 6 months was in cask.
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A Spanish wine labeled "Noblé" means what?
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The wie has been matured 18 months in cask.
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A Spanish wine labeled "Añejo" means what?
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The wine has been aged 24 months in cask.
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A Spanish wine labeled "Viejo" means what?
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The wine has been aged 36 months in cask.
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This Spanish wine region makes high alcohol wines from the Monastrell grape.
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Jumilla
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What is the largest demarcated DO in Spain?
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La Mancha
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What is the most widely planted grape varietal in the world?
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Airén
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What are the white and red varietals of La Mancha?
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White: Airén, Pardilla, Macabéo
Red: Cencibel (Tempranillo), Moravia, Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot. |
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Valdepeñas DO makes wines from which varietals?
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Airén (white)
Cencibel (tempranillo) (red) Blend of the two for rosé |
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Monte Moriles is known for what style of wine?
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Dry white wines is a style similar to Sherry. Made from PX and blended in the solera system.
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What are the major varietals of Navarra?
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Red: Garnacha Tina, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon
White: Viura and in some places Chardonnay |
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Penedés is known for what styles of wine?
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Cava and dry, aromatic white wines
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What are the common grape varietals of Priorat?
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Garnacha and Cariñena, Cab Sauv, Syrah, Merlot, Tempranillo
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What style of wine is Priorat known for?
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Dark, highly tannic, high alcohol red wines.
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What style of wine is Monstant known for?
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Dry red wines of similar quality to Priorat but not as intense.
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What style of wine is Ribiera del Duero known for?
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Powerful dry red wine from Tinto Fino (Tempranillo)
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Where is Rias Baixas? What wines is this region known for?
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Northwest Spain. Known for white wines made from Albariño.
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Where does Rioja get its name?
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The river Oja or Rio Oja.
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What are the three subsections of Rioja
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Rioja Alta
Rioja Alavesa Rioja Baja |
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What kind of oak is Rioja traditionally matured in?
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American oak
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Besides Tempranillo, what varietals are commonly found in Rioja?
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Garnacha, Graciano, Mazuela (Carignan)
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White Rioja wines are made from which grape varietals?
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Macabéo (Viura), Malvasia, Garnacho Blanco.
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Rueda is known for which style of wine using which varietals?
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Dry white wine made from at least 50% Verdejo. Macabéo and Palomino are allowable as well.
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DO Rueda red wines are produced from what varietals?
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Tempranillo, Cab Sauv, and Merlot
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What is the most famous wine from Tarragona?
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Tarrogona Classico Licoroso, a sweet red fortified wine high in alcohol and matured in oak.
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Toro is an up and coming Spanish region making wines from which varietals?
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Red: Garnacha and Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo)
White: Verdejo and Malvasia |
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What does "Cosecha" mean on a Spanish wine label?
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Vintage
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What does "Cosechero" mean on a Spanish wine label?
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A fresh fruity young wine, like a primeur or nouveau wine.
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What does "Espumoso" mean in reference to Spanish wine?
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Sparkling
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What does "Generoso" mean in reference to Spanish wines?
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A fortified or dessert wine
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What does "Rosada" mean in reference to Spanish wines?
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Rosé
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what is the most notable varietal of Bierzo?
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Mencía
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Name three commonly grown varietals of Galicia
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Godello
Albariño Treixadura Loureira Blanca |
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What are "rías"
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Atlantic inlets (similar to Fjords) on the Galician coast
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Condado de Tea, O Roscal, Ribeira do Ulla, Soutomaior, and Val do Sainés are all subregions of what larger region?
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Rías Baixas
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Name 1 famous wine from Toro
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Pintia
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What famous Vitner has catapulted Toro wines?
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Vega Sicilia
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Who is the "founder" of quality Ribiera del Duero wines?
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Vega Sicilia
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Name two quality producers of Ribiera del Duero
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Vega Sicilia
Domingo de Pingus Emilio Moro Rodero |
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What geological feature makes viticulture possible in Rioja?
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Sierra de Cantabria
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Name the three subzones of Rioja
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Rioja Alta
Rioja Alavesa Rioja Baja |
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Mazuelo is the Rioja name for what commonly grown varietal?
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Carignan
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Rioja wines are based on the historical needs and education of which region's winemakers?
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Bordeaux
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White Rioja is usually made from which varietals?
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Viura (Macabeo), Malvasía Riojana, Garnacha Blanca
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Name 2 quality producers of Rioja
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Muga
Lopez de Heredia |
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A revolution in Navarra wine came with the arrival of which varietals?
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Cabernet, Merlot, Tempranillo, Chardonnay
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What does "Somontano" mean?
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At the foot of the mountain?
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Cataluyna is known best for what famous wine?
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Cava
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The best region for dry white wines in Cataluyna is what?
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Penedes
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Name 4 regions of Cataluyna
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Alella
Conca de Barberá Costers del Segre Monstant Priorat Penedés Tarragona Terra Alta |
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This winemaker forged the reputation of Priorat
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René Barbier
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What is "llicorella?"
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The dark brown slate soil of Priorat
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What forms the basis of most quality Priorat?
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Garnacha
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Name 2 quality producers of Priorat.
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Clos Erasmus
Clos Mogador |
