Study Guide - Spain - Beginner

Question 1

What is the most common trio of grapes used for Cava production?

Answer 1

1. Monastrell, Garnacha, Pinot Noir
2. Pinot Noir, Chardonnay
3. Parellada, Macabeo, Xarel-lo (Your Answer)(Correct)
4. Xarel-lo, Chardonnay, Garnacha
5. No common trio exists

Question 2

What is the most widely planted red grape in Spain?

Answer 2

tempranillo(Your Answer)

Question 3

List the following in order from west to east (1 = westernmost, 4 = easternmost).

• Rioja
• Ribera del Duero
• Rias Baixas
• Priorat

Answer 3

• Rioja = 3
• Ribera del Duero = 2
• Rias Baixas = 1
• Priorat = 4

Question 4

Match the following grapes to their respective DO.

• Albarino
• Monastrell
• Tempranillo
• Garnacha

Answer 4

• Albarino = Raias Baixas
• Monastrell = Jumilla
• Tempranillo = Ribera del Duero
• Garnacha = Navarra

Question 5

The red wine Pingus is produced in which of the following regions?

Answer 5

1. Rioja
2. Montsant
3. Ribera del Duero (Your Answer)(Correct)
4. Priorat
5. Jumilla

Question 6

Gran Reserva is an aging designation for red wines only.

Answer 6

1. True
2. False (Your Answer)(Correct)

Question 7

Match the DO to the correct region.

• Priorat
• Rias Baixas
• Ribera del Duero
• Jerez-Xeres Sherry

Answer 7

• Priorat = Catalunya
• Rias Baixas = Galicia
• Ribera del Duero = Castilla y Leon
• Jerez-Xeres Sherry = Andalucia

Question 8

List the following in order of minimum aging requirements from shortest to longest (1 = shortest, 4 = longest).

• Gran Reserva
• Crianza
• Reserva
• Joven

Answer 8

• Gran Reserva = 4
• Crianza = 2
• Reserva = 3
• Joven = 1