Spain

Question 1

Non PDO wines in Spain

Answer 1

Vinas formerly known as Vina de la Mesa

Question 2

3 levels of PDO wines in Spain

Answer 2

IGP/Vinos de la Tierra: Protected Geographical Indication
DO: Denomination of Origin
Rioja/Priorat: Denominacion de Origen Calificada DOCa or DOQ in Catalan

Question 3

What contributes to climate diversity in Spain

Answer 3

Topography

Question 4

Climate of Spain

Answer 4

Broadly Mediterranean

in the center of the country, extremely continental

Question 5

Meseta

Answer 5

Vast central plain in Spain

Question 6

Grape Varieties of Spain

Answer 6

White: Airen, Macabeo (Viura), Albarino
Red: Tempranillo, Garnacha, Monastrell

Question 7

Airen

Answer 7

Used for Brandy production mostly

Question 8

Albarino

Answer 8

In Rias Baizas

Question 9

Tempranillo

Answer 9

Ull de Llebre in Catalonia
Cencibel in the South
Tinto Fino and Tinto del Pais in Ribera del Duero
Tinta de Toro in Toro

Question 10

Garnacha

Answer 10

In Rioja and Priorat but also in the vast region of Aragon

Question 11

Monastrell

Answer 11

Widely spread, mostly in blends

in majority in Jumilla

Question 12

When did Rioja acquire DOCa

Answer 12

1991

Question 13

Grapes of Rioja

Answer 13

Tempranillo blended with varieties such as Mazuelo (Carinena), Garciano, and Garnacha

White wines dominated by Viura ( Macabeo)

Question 14

Sub regions of Rioja from West to East

Answer 14

Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Baja

Question 15

Typical grape of Rioja Baja

Answer 15

Garnacha

Question 16

Ageing of Rioja is mostly done in?

Answer 16

Oak barrels – typically American or a mix of French/American

Question 17

Three levels of Aging in Rioja

Answer 17

Rioja Crianza
Rioja Reserva
Rioja Gran Reserva

Question 18

Rioja Crianza requirements

Answer 18

2 years - 1 in barrel, 1 in bottle

Question 19

Rioja Reserva requirements

Answer 19

3 years - 1 in barrel, 2 in bottle

Question 20

Rioja Gran Reserva requirements

Answer 20

5 years - 2 in barrel, 3 in bottle

Question 21

Important producers of Rioja

Answer 21

Muga
Contino
La Rioja Alta
Marques de Riscal

Question 22

When did Ribeira del Duero get DO status

Answer 22

1982

Question 23

First quality producer to be internationally recognized in Ribeira del Duero

Answer 23

Vega Sicilia

Question 24

Climate of Riberia del Duero

Answer 24

Continental climate, altitude, chalky soils

Diurnal shift

Question 25

Important producers of Riberia del Duero

Answer 25

Vega Sicilia Pingus Pesquera

Question 26

Grape of Bierzo

Answer 26

Mencia | increasing in popularity

Question 27

Grape of Toro

Answer 27

Concentrated expression of Tempranillo

Question 28

Grape of Rueda

Answer 28

Verdejo

Question 29

Where is Galicia located?

Answer 29

North-western Spain | Up against the Atlantic Ocean

Question 30

Grapes of Galicia

Answer 30

Rias Baixas - Albarino | Valdeorras - Godell, Mencia

Question 31

What is Penedes known for?

Answer 31

Cava

Question 32

Grapes of Penedes

Answer 32

Xare-lo, Parellada, Macabeo

Question 33

When did Priorat acquire DOQ

Answer 33

2009

Question 34

Viticulture of Priorat

Answer 34

Often very old, low-yielding vines | Rugged mountainous region, hot and dry climate

Question 35

Soil of Priorat

Answer 35

Stony, schistous soil called Licorella

Question 36

Grapes of Priorat

Answer 36

Garnacha Carinena Monastrell

Question 37

Origin of Garnacha

Answer 37

Aragon | Lots of old vines

Question 38

Sub regions within Aragon

Answer 38

Catalayud Compo De Borja Carinena Somontano

Question 39

Largest region in Spain

Answer 39

Castilla - La Mancha

Question 40

Sub regions in Castilla - La Mancha

Answer 40

La Mancha Ribera del Jucar Valdepenas