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29 Cards in this Set
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What are the four ageing terms used for the wines of Spain?
List the min. ageing requirement for reds from each category. |
Joven – bottled in the year following the vintage for immediate release.
Crianza – reds must be aged for a minimum of 24 months Reserva - must be aged for a minimum of 36 months Gran Reserva – must be aged for a minimum of 60 months |
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List the 3 sub-regions of Rioja and the style of wine they produce.
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Rioja Alavesa – the lightest of Rioja, these wines have finesse
Rioja Alta – similar to Rioja Alavesa with a bit more body Rioja Baja – Garnacha is the principal grape here and the wines have less ageing potential |
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What are the 3 distinct climate zones of Penedes?
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Coastal Plain – a hot Mediterranean climate making full bodied reds from Garnacha and Monastrell.
Inland Valleys – more temperate climate and whiter grapes for Cava production are planted here. In the Hills – 800 metres above sea level and the climate is cooler, international varieties such as Riesling, GW and Pinot Noir are grown here. |
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How does a wine from Toro differ from a Rioja?
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Toro grows a thicker skinned clone of Tempranillo.
Due to the heat and sunny conditions of Toro, the wines are full bodied, powerful, deeply coloured and are high in alcohol. |
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Describe the climate of the Douro Valley in Portugal.
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The Douro climate varies from warm maritime at the western end to hot and continental in the eastern part of the valley.
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What is Ribera del Duero’s name for Tempranillo?
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Tinto Fino
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What grape is used for a wine from Rias Baixas?
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Albariño
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What style of wine does the Monastrell grape produce?
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dark, powerful and spicy wines with a high tannin and alcohol content
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What is the minimum ageing requirement in cask for a red Rioja Gran Reserva?
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24 months
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Which international grape is often blended into a Rueda wine?
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Sauvignon Blanc
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What is the grape variety used in the region of Bierzo?
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Mencia
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What is the Airén grape is used for?
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Brandy de Jerez
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In which region is the Graciano grape grown in?
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Rioja
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Which climate best describes Rias Baixas.
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Maritime
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What is the dominant grape in the regions of the Cariñena & Calatayud?
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Garnacha
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What is the Cariñena grape called in Rioja?
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Mazuelo
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Where is the region of Valdepeñas located in Spain?
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south underneath the region of La Mancha
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What does the term Vinos de Pago refer to?
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single estates with high reputations often using international grapes
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What style of wines are produced in Ribera del Duero?
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reds and rosés
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Which region in Portugal does the Trincadeira grape play an important role in?
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Alantejo
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What is Tempranillo called in the Douro region?
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Tinta Roriz
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Where is the region of Dão located in Portugal?
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inland and south of the Douro region
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What % of the Baga grape must be in a Clássico wine from Bairrada?
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50
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What style of red wines does Dão produce?
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delicate wines with red fruit aromas and soft tannins
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What is the average alcohol of a typical Vinho Verde?
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8.5 – 11.5%
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Where is the DOC of Palmela located?
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Sétubal Peninsula
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Spain
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Spain
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Portugal
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