Spain- Illes Balears / Balearic Islands

Question 1

What are the DOs of Illes Baelars

Answer 1

DO Binissalem
DO Pla i Llevant

Question 2

What are the authorized grape varieties of DO Binissalem

Answer 2

Red
- Manto Negro

White
- Moll or Prensal Blanca
- Moscatel de Alejandria
- Moscatel de Grano Menudo

Question 3

Styles of production for DO Binissalem

Answer 3

Blanco (White)
Rosado (Rosé)
Tinto (Red)
Espumoso White or Rosé

Question 4

Grapes for DO Binissalem white

Answer 4

Min 50% Moll (Prensal Blanca)
or Moscatel Varieties (moscatel de Grano Menudo and/or Moscatel de Alejandria)

Question 5

Grapes for DO Binissalem Red

Answer 5

Min 30% Manto Negro
Max 30% Gorgollassa

Question 6

What Mountain Range protects Binissalem from frost and northern winds

Answer 6

Serra de Tramuntana

Question 7

Grapes for DO Binissalem Spumante

Answer 7

Min 50% Moll (Prensal Blanc)
along with Chardonnay, Parellada, Macabeo and Giró Ros

Question 8

Grapes for DO Binissalem Spumante Rosé

Answer 8

Min 50% Moll (Prensal Blanc)
along with Chardonnay, Parellada, Macabeo and Giró Ros

Max 30% Gorgollassa

Question 9

Grapes for DO Binissalem Rosé

Answer 9

Min 50% Moll (Prensal Blanca)
or Moscatel Varieties (moscatel de Grano Menudo and/or Moscatel de Alejandria)
Max 30% Gorgollassa

Question 10

Gorgollassa is found blended for what styles of wine in Binissalem

Answer 10

Rosé, Red and Espumoso Rosé

Question 11

When did Phyloxera hit Illes Baelars

Answer 11

1891