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Airen

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White
CASTILE LA MANCHA
Valdepenas

Primary DOPs – DO La Mancha, DO Valdepenas
Most planted variety (Red and white). 22%
Used for brandy
High yielding, neutral, moderate acidity

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Alarije

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White

Subirat Parent
Cataluna, Extremadura
DO Penedes, DO Cataluna, DO Ribera del Guadiana
Cross with 2 table varieties
Related to PX
Productive
Prone to fungal diseases
Thick skin and late ripening
High acidity, prone to oxidisation, well-suited to oak
Dry, sweet and fortified wines

Alternative Lands at right isn’t just east

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Albarino

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White
Alvarinho (Portugal)
Galicia
DO Rias Baixas
Indigenous to N Iberia
Thick skins
Mildew
Mineral with bright acidity
Floral aromatics – peach, apricots, grapefruits

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Albillo Mayor

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White
Albilla, Pardina, Turrentes
Castilla y Leon
DO Ribera del Duero
Disease resistant
Low yielding

PARDON ME….ALBILLO may ROAR
Thin skins – prone to sunburn and frost damage
Aromatic – low acid, high alcohol
Note -also generic albillo

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Albillo Real

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White

Albillo, Albillo de Madrid, Albillo Criollo
Madrid, Las Islas Canarias
DO Vinos de Madrid, DO Tacoronte-Acentejo, DO Valle de la Orotava, DO YCoden-Daute-Isora
Thick skin
Buds early
Does well in hot dry areas with sandy soil
Neutral wines with weighty mouthfeel
Note – also generic Albillo

Really in Madrid… and a bill for a Canary

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Cayetana Blanca

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White

Jaen Blanco, Pardina
Extremadura
DO Ribera del Guadiana
One of oldest varieties
Parent to many other grapes
Drought-resistant
Productive
Warm conditions and sandy soils
Moderate alcohol and acidity
Neutral aroma and flavour
Third most planted white (8th total)

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Courbu Blanc= Hondarribi Zuri

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White

Hondarribi Zuri
Pais Vasco
DO Arabako Txakolina/ Txakoli de Alava/Chacoli de Alava,
DO Bizkaiko Txakolina/Tzakoli de Bizkaia/Chacoli de Bizkaia,
DO Getariako Txakolina/Txakoli de Getaria/ Chacoli de Getaria
French variety
Small berried grape
Subtle wines
Moderate acidity and alcohol

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Doradilla

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White
Forastera Blanca
Las Islas Canarias
DO La Gomera
From Malaga
Offspring Albillo Mayor
Medium clusters, small berries
Prone to mildew
Full bodied and highly aromatic
Pear, Citrus peel and almond
Saline and acidity

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Garnacha Blanca

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White
Garnatxa Blanca, Grenache Blanc,
Cataluna
DO Alella, DO Terra Alta
Mutation of Garnacha
Buds a little later and ripens earlier than red version
High alcohol, low acid wine
Prone to oxidisation
Distinctive texture wine with floral notes
Oak used to add complexity and texture

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Godella

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White
Prieto Picudo Blanco, Verdelho,
Galicia
DO Monterrei, DO Valdeorras
Native to Galicia
High quality, aromatic variety similar to Chardonnay
Ripen to high sugar levels
Full bodied wines with high alcohol
Affinity with oak for ageing
Good levels of acidity

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Hondarribi Zuri

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White
Hondarrabi Zuri, Corrbu Blanc
Pais Vasco
DO Arabako Txakolina/ Txakoli de Alava/Chacoli de Alava,
DO Bizkaiko Txakolina/Tzakoli de Bizkaia/Chacoli de Bizkaia,
DO Getariako Txakolina/Txakoli de Getaria/ Chacoli de Getaria
Hondarribi = Town, Zuri = white
Could also be Crouchen or Noah

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Lairen

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White
Malvar, Layren
Madrid, Andalucia
DO Vinos de Madrid, DO Malaga
Productive and drought resistant
High in alcohol and acidity

LAuren went from Madrid to Malvarlous Malaga

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Macabeo

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White
Viura, Macebeu, Maccabeau
La Rioja, Cataluna
DO Rioja, DO Cava
Native to Cataluna
Likes hot, dry
Prone to rot
Aromtically subtle, low acidity
Responds to barrel ageing
Used for cava – softness and perfume
2nd most planted white (5th total)

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Malvasia Aromatica

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White
Malvasia de Tenerife, Malvasia de Stiges
Las Islas Canaries
DO La Palma
Ancient grape
Many synonyms
Ripens early
Highly aromatic, med/full bodied
Moderate acidity
Vinos dulces

Canary Yellow Smell

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Malvasia de Lanzarote

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White
Malvasia Volcanica
Las Islas Canarias
DO Lanzarote
Early ripening
Resistant to pests and diseases
Full bodies, low acidity
Notes of citrus and topical notes

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Moscatel de Alejandria

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White
Moscatel, M de Chipiona, M de Grano Gardo, M de Malaga, M Gordo
Valencia, Andalucia
DO Alicante, DO Jerez-Xeres-Sherry, DO Manzanilla-Sanlucar de Barrameda, DO Malaga
Ancient
Aromatic
Offspring of Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains
Likes warm area
Large bunches
Ripens late
High sugar
Dessert wines with rose and orange blossom notes

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Muscat Blanc a Petits Grains

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White
Moscatel de Grano Menudo, Moscatel de Grano Pequeno
Cataluna, Castilla-La-Mancha
DO Emporda, DO Penedes, DO La Mancha

Little grains- big regions

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Palomino Fino

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White
Listan Blanco, Listain Blanco de Canarias
Andalucia, Las Islas Canarias
DO Jerez-Xeres-Sherry, DO Manzanilla-Sanlucar de Barremeda, DO Abona, DOGran Canaria, DO Valle de la Orotava, DO Ycoden-Daute-Isora
Used for sherry
Native to Andalucia
Need to avoid chlorosis
Productive
Low in acidity
Not very aromatic

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Parallada

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White

Cataluna
DO Cava
Native to Aragon
Used in Cava
Early budding, late ripening
Lower in alcohol
Birings finesse and lemony freshness

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Pedro Ximenez

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White
PX, Pero Ximen, Verdello
Andalucia
DO Jeres-Xeres-Sherry, DO Manzanilla-Sanlucar de Barremeda, DO Malaga, DO Montilla-Moriles
Native to Andalucia
Productive
Large bunches of grapes
Thick skins
Susceptible to rot and mildew
Often sun dried to concentrate sugars => rich, lucious, fortified wines
Low acidity, high alcohol

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Picapoll Blanco

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White

Picapoll, Picapollo Blanco
Cataluna
DO Pla de Bages
Native to Cataluna
Similar to Clairette Blanche

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Prensal Blanc

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White
Prensal Blanca, Moll
Las Islas Baleares
DO Binassalem, DO Pla i Llevant
Native to Baleares
Productive
Low acidity
Prone to oxidisation

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Siria

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White

Dona Blanca, Malvasia Castellana
Castilla y Leon
DO Tierra del Vino de Zamora
Native to Portugal
Likes warm growing conditions
Harvest before acidity drops
Acaia, laurel, citrus, stone fruit

SIRIO - DOG Roar

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Treixadura

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White
Trajedura (portugal)
Galicia
DO Ribeiro
Native to Portugal
Vigorous and productive
Thin skin and susceptible to rot/mildew
Citrus/Stone fruit
Often blended

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Verdejo
White Albillo de Nava (Rueda) Castilla y Leon DO Rueda From Spanish word for green Introduced by arabs Not vigorous Susceptible to mildew Mod/high acidity and alcohol Aroma of bay-leaf Often barrel fermented/aged
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Vijariego
White Diego, Vijariego Blanco, Vijariega Andalucia, Las Islas Canarias VC Granada, DO Islas Canarias, DO Lanzarote Native to Canarias Reigo = watering > As it’s dry in Andalucia and CI Productive, vigorous, disease resistant Fresh, low alcohol, high acid whites
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Xarel-lo
White Xarrello, Xarel-lo, Xarelo, Pansa Blanca, Pansal Blanc Cataluna DO Alella, DO Cava, DO Penedes Native to Cataluna – Stiges High yielding High acid, high extract fruit High sugar Still and sparkling Herbs and citrus
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Zalema
White Andalucia DO Condado de Huelva Native to Andalucia Vigorous, Productive, Drought resistant Larges bunches, med berries Neutral wine Hint of almonds Oxidises Exotic Spanish dancer white
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Alicante Henri Bouschet
Red Garnacha Tintorera Castilla-La-Mancha DO Almansa Cross Grenache v Petit Bouschet Planted with Alicante Bouschet #2 High yielding Thrives in warm conditions Adds fruit and colour
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Bobal
Red Valencia, Castilla-La-Mancha, DO Uteil-Requena, DO Manchuela Native to Uteil-Requena in Valencia Vigorous, productive, drouht resistant Vulnerable to rot and mildew Deeply pigmented wines Mod alcohol, bright acidity Supple tannins Second most planted red (3rd total)
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Callet
Red Las Islas Baleares DO Pla I LLevant Either Palamino Fino x Villardiel or Fogoneau x Callet Cas Concos Grown in Mallorca Callet = Black Low/Mod alcohol, mod acidity Delicate tannin and red fruit and violets Mineral and saline
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Fogoneu
Red Fogonet, Fogonetxo Las Islas Balaeres DO Pla I LLevant Native to Mallorca Similar to Gamay Blended with Callet and Manto Negro
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Garnacha Peluda
Red Garnatxa Peluda Cataluna DO Terra Alta =Hairy Grenache Downy underside to leaves Slows water loss Wind resistant Compared to other G’che – lower alcohol and higher acidity
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Garnacha Tinta
Red Garnacha Negra, Garnatxa Tinta, Garnatxa Negra, LLedoner, Grenache La Rioja, Navarra, Aragon, Cataluna, Madrid DOCa Rioja, DO Navarra, DO Calatayud, DO Campo de Borja, DO Carinena, DO Emporda, DO Montsant, DOQ Piorat, DO Terra Alta, DO Vonos de Madrid. Native to Aragon Vigorous and productive Drought and wind tolerant High alcohol Red berry fruit Mod acidity, low tannin and pigment Prone to oxidation Versatile and used in a variety of wine styles – inc rosadas, vinos tintos Third most planted red (4th total)
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Graciano
Red Tintella La Rioja DOCa Rioja Spanish Vigorous, late ripening Low yielding, drought resistant Bright acidity and fruit floral In decline since phylloxera
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Hondarribi Beltza
Red Hondarrabi Beltza, Ondarrabi Beltza, Txakoli, Chacoli Pais Vasco DO Arabako Txakolina/ Txakoli de Alava/Chacoli de Alava DO Bizkaiko Txakolina/Txakoli de Bizkaia/Chacoli de Bizkaia DO Getariako Txakolina/Txakoli de Getaria/Chacoli de Getaria Town of Hondarribia in Pais Vasco Beltza = Black Unrelated to Hondarribi Zuri Related to Cabernet Franc Mod/High alcohol, acidity, tannin and pigment Herbal aromatics
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Listan Negro
Red Almuneco, Las Islas Canarias DO Gran Canaria, DO La Palma, DO Tacoronte-Acentejo, DO Valle de la Orotava, DO Ycoden-Daute-Isora Native to Isla Canarias Not related to Listan Blanco Vigerous and productive, Easy drinking, low tannin wines Notes – raspberries, blackberries, Black pepper, licorice Carbonic maceration
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Manto Negro
Red Mantonegro Las Islas Baleares DO Binissalem, DO Pla I LLevant Native to Mallorca Productive, mildew resistant Light, high alcohol, Blended with Callet
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Mazuelo
Red Samso, Carinena, Carignane, Mazuela, Carinyena, Carignan La Rioja, Aragon, Cataluna DOCa Rioja, DO Carinena, DO Montsant, PO Priorat Old grape variety native to Aragon Vigorous and productive Late to bud and ripen Needs long, hot growing season High acid, deep pigment, tannic Needs tannin management
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Mencia
Red Jaen (Portugal) Galicia, Asturias, Castilla y Leon DO Monterrei, DO Ribeira Sacra, DO Valdeorras, VC Cangas, DO Bierzo Native to Bierzo, Leon Not v productive in Spain Wind sensitive Susceptible to rot and mildew Light, vibrant wines, soft tannins, moderate alcohol Loses acidity on maturity
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Monastrell
Red Garrut, Mourvedre Valancia, Murcia, Castia-La Mancha DO Alicante, DO Bullas, DO Jumilla, DO Yecla, DO Almansa =Monastery => grown by religious orders MONASTRIES Across the South Native to Valencia Late ripening, Requires heat Prefers to be near Med High alcohol, tannin, pigment Dark black fruit and meaty flavours Can be reductive
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Prieto Picudo
Red Catilla y Leon, DO Tierra de Leon, VC Valles de Benavente Native to North West Spain Match to Godello PRAYING on the way to Santiago Low vigour and low yielding Prefers temperate climate High acid, high alcohol wines with moderate pigment Berry fruit and expressive aromatics
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Rufete
Red Tinta Pinheira Castilla y Leon VC Sierra de Salamanca Old grape variety native to Portugal Ripens late, challenging to grow ROARfete from Leon Light pigment Low alcohol, high acidity
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Tempranillo
Red Tinto Fino, Tinta del Pais, Tinto del Pais, Tinta de Toro, Ull de Lebre, Cencibel, Aragones, Tinto de Madrid, Arauxa, Tinta Roriz (Portugal) Castilla y Leon, La Rioja, Navarra, Castilla La-Mancha, Madrid, Estremadura DO Arlanza, DO Cigales, DO Ribiera del Duero, DO Tierra del Vino de Zamora, DO Toro, VC Valteindas, DOCa Rioja, DO Navarra, DO La Mancha, DO Valdepenas, DO Vinos de Madrid, DO Ribera del Guadiana =Temprano = Early Early budding and ripening Mod/High yield Mod alcohol Mod/Low acidity High pigment Strawberry and cherry, leather spice, balsa wood and malt Most planted red grape in Spain 2nd most planted - after Airen
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Trepat
Red Bonicaire Cataluna DO Cava, DO Conca de Barbera Native to NE Spain Vigorous and productive Climbing Red Cat Thick skins Lightly pigmented Mod tannins and acid Berry fruit and cinnamon
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Native grapes used elsewhere
Cabernet Franc (Bdx) 1 crossed with Gros Cabernet => Carmenere (Bdx and Chile) Mazuelo = Carignan (Languedoc) Garnacha (Roussilon, Languedoc, Rhone, Provence) Monastrell (as 4) Tempranillo (global) Garnacha Blanca (Chateau neuf du Pape, s Rhone)
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International Grape Varieties
Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot Syrah Chardonnay Sauvignon Blanc
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What are the top most planted white grapes in Spain
Airen (22%), Macabeo/Viura (5%), Cayetana Blanca (3%)
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What are the top most planted red grapes in Spain
Tempranillo (21%), Bobal (6%), Garnacha Tinta (6%)....then Monastrell and Garnacha Tintorera
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Which grape varieties are found in Galicia
White=Albarino, Godello Red=Mencia
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Which white grapes have thick skins
Albarino
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Which red grapes have thin skins
Mencia
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Which grapes are found in Pais Vasco
Hondarabbi Zuri (3 types) and Hondarabbi Beltza
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Which grapes are found in Castilla y Leon
Red=Tempranillo/Tinta del Pais/Tinta de Toro/Tinto Fino, Mencia, Prieto Picudo, Garnacha White=Verdejo
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Which grapes are found in Catalonia
White=Macabeo, Xarello,Parellada Red=Garancha Tinta and Mazuelo/Carinena plus Tempranillo/Ulle de Liebre
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Which grapes are found in Rioja
Tempranillo, Garnacha Tinta, Mazuelo/Carinena and Graciano White=Viura (Macabeo)
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Which grapes are found in Navarra
International Cab Sauv and Merlot plus Tempranillo and Garnacha Chardonnay
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Which grapes are found in Arargon
Garancha Tinta
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Which grapes are found in Valancia
Bobal, Monastrell Moscatel de Alejandria
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Which grapes are found in Murcia
Monastrell
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Which grapes are found in Castilla la Mancha
Airen, Tempranillo and Garnacha Tintorera
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Where would you find a blend of Cab Sav, Syrah, Petit Verdot, Merlot and Graciano
VP Dominio Valdepusa or VP Finca Elez (though mostly varietal)
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Which grapes are found in Madrid
Tempranillo and Garnacha Tinto Albillo Real and Malvar
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Which grapes are found in Extramadura
Garancha Tinta and Cab Sauv White=Cayetana Blanca/Pardina and Alarje
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Which grapes are found in Andalucia
White=Palamino, PX and Muscat of Alejandria
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Which grapes are found in Balearic Islands
Red=Manto Negro White= Presnal Blanc/Moll
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Which grapes are found in Canary Islands
Red=Listan Negro White=Malvasia Aromatica, Malvasia Volcanica, Listan Blanco/Palomino Fino
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What is Vega Sicilia blend made up of
Bordeaux varieties plus Tempranillo
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Which % of planting in Bierzo is Mencia
75%
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What % of planting in Cigales is Tempranillo
70%
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What % of planting in Catalayud is Garnacha
62%
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What % of planting in Campo de Borja is Garnacha
55%
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In which DO would you find Treixadura
Ribeiro in Galicia
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In which Do would you find mostly international varieties
Somontano in Arargon
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In which DO would you find Garnacha, LLedoner and Samso
Empdora in Cataluna
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In which DO do you find Malvar, Albillo and Tinto Fino
Madrid
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where do you find Callet
Pla y Llevant
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Which Do do you find Marmajuelo with Doradillo and Castellan Negra
DO Islas Canarias

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