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When did Rioja become a DOCa?

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1991

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When was the first vintage of Pingus released?

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1995

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When did Priorat receive DOQ status?

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2000

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When was the first DO Pago recognised? What area was it?

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2003

Dominio de Valdepuesta

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What is DO Pago?

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Single estate apps

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Winemaker behind Pingus

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Peter Sisseck

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New wine of Peter Sisseck

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PSI

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Second wine of Peter Sisseck

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Flor de Pingus

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Second wine of Peter Sisseck

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Flor de Pingus

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Influencing bodies for northern Spain

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Cantabrian Mountains
Pyrenees Mountains
Cantabrian Sea
Atlantic Ocean

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Geographic influences to climate

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Meseta Central > Diurnal shifts, extreme climates
Major mountain ranges > Rainshadow
Moderating bodies of water

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Major threats

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Frost

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Why does Tempranillo fit viticulture in middle Spain?

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Early ripening avoids extreme climate variations

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Soil types in Spain

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Alluvial > River systems
Granite
Iron rich clay
Limestone and calcareous variants
Slate
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What does VCIG mean?

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Vinos de Calidad con Indicacion Geografica

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Age categories in Spain

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Crianza
Reserva
Gran Reserva
Noble
Anejo
Viejo
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Main rivers in Spain

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Douro
Ebro
Tajo

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What was the first white DO in Castilla y Leon?

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Rueda, 1980

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New regulations for Rueda

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No varietal labelling
New GVs:
- Chard
- Viog
-Sy
New categories:
- Gran Vino de Rueda
- Palido
- Gran Anada
- Vino de Pueblo
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Main GV for Rueda

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Verdejo
SB
Palomino

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Main GVs for Bierzo

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Mencia
Garnacha
Dona Blanca (white)
Godello (white)

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What river crosses Rioja?

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Ebro

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What regions are influenced by Duero River?

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Toro
Rueda
Ribera del Duero

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Describe Dorado

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Fortified wine from Rueda
14.5% ABV
Min 4 years ageing
Demijohns, rancio style (although it can also be made in Solera)
Nutty
Sometimes Flor develops
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Name a producer of Dorado
Jose Pariente
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Climate of Rueda/Ribera del Duero
Continental Moderation from Duero River Diurnal shift Elevation
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Major threats in Rueda/Ribera DD
Frost
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What types of wine does Ribera DD produce?
Red & Rose
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Ribera DD: Blends or Monovarietal?
Mono
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Zones of Ribera DD
Valladolid Burgos Soria (highest elev) Segovia
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Name a producer from Ribera DD
``` Bodegas Antidoto (Soria) Peter Sisseck ```
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Main red GV in Ribera DD
Tempranillo
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Local name for Tempranillo in Ribera DD
Tinto Fino
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Local name for Tempranillo in Catalunya
Uil de Liebre
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Main synonyms for Tempranillo
Tinto Fino | Tinto Pais
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Main white GV in Ribera DD
Albillo Mayor
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Main GVs in Toro
Verdejo Malvasia Garnacha (rose) Tinta de Toro (variation of Tempranillo)
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What types of wine does Toro produce?
White, red, rose
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Soil type in Bierzo
Loam, quartzite, slate
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Local name for Godello in Portugal
Verdelho
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Name a producer from Bierzo
``` Veronica Ortega (both) Jose Palacios ```
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Climate in Rioja DOCa
Continental
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Influencing bodies in Rioja DOCa
Cordillera Cantabrica Sistema Iberico Pyrenees Rio Ebro
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Regions comprised within Riona DOCa
La Rioja Pais Vasco Navarra
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Soil type in Rioja DOCa
Alluvial silt Calcareous clay Ferroginous clay
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Climate in Rioja Oriental
Hotter and dryer
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Ageing req for Rioja Crianza Blanco/Rosado
18 months with 6 in oak
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Ageing req for Rioja Crianza Tinto
NA
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Main GVs in Rioja
Garnacha Tempranillo Viura (Macabeo) Tempranillo Blanco
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GVs for Cava
Xarello | Macabeo
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Most planted white GV in Northern Spain
Viura
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Sparkling wine made in Rioja
Vino Espumoso Calidad
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Describe Vino Espumoso Calidad
``` Traditional Hand harvest Brut and drier only Calidad Calidad Reserva Calidad Gran Anada ```
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Quality levels for Vino Espumoso from Rioja
Calidad Reserva Gran Anada
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Name a producer from Rioja
Cunee La Rioja Alta Valenciso Remelluri
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Climate in Castilla La Mancha
Extreme | Windy, hot
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How many DOs are there in C la M?
8
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What cheese type comes from C la M?
Manchego
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What is Europe's largest DO?
La Mancha, more than 160,000 ha
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What is Europe's largest DO?
La Mancha, more than 160,000 ha
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How many Vinos de Pago are there?
20
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Req for Vino de Pago
Min 10 vintages | Higher quality than nearby DOs
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How many DOs are there in Canary Islands?
11
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Main area within Canary Islands
Tenerife, 5 DOs
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What area is known as Green Spain?
Galicia
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Growing conditions in Galicia
Different to the rest of Spain Wetter, cooler Influenced by Atlantic Ocean
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Main regions within Galicia
Ribeiro Ribeira Sacra Rias Baixas Valdeorras
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Sub-regions of Rias Baixas
``` Ribeiro de Ulla Val do Salnes Soutomaior O Rosal Condado do Tea ```
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When was Rias Baixas DO established?
1988
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Main GV of Rias Baixas
Albarino
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Characteristics of winemaking in Rias Baixas
``` Chapt. not allowed Cold maceration Lees contact (widely used) Wild yeast MF ```
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Largest producing sub-zone in Rias Baixas
Val do Salnes
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What area in Galicia produces traditional method sparkling?
Ribeiro
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What types of wine does Ribeiro produce?
Espumante Blanco (90%) Tinto Tostado
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MPGVs in Ribeiro
Treixadura (MPGV) Torrontes Godello (Chard style) Albarino
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Describe Tostado
Appassimento style red wine
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MPGV in Ribeira Sacra
90% Mencia Brancellao Merenzao Tempranillo Albarino Treixadura Godello
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What types of wine does Ribeira Sacra produce?
``` Blanco Blanco Summum Blanco Barrica Tinto Tinto Summum Tinto Barrica ```
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Climate in Ribeira Sacra
Mild continental | Atlantic
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Soil types in Ribeira Sacra
Granite | Slate
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Subzones within Ribeira Sacra
``` Amandi Quiroga-Bibei (Best) Chantada Ribeiras do Mino Ribeiras do Sil ```
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Name a producer from Ribeira Sacra
Guimaro | Vina de Martin
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MPGVs in Valdeorras
Godello (blanco/ espumoso/Tostado) Dona Branca Mencia Merenzao
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What types of wine does Valdeorras produce?
Blanco Tinto Espumoso Tostado
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MPGVs in Monterrei
Godello Treixadura Mencia Merenzao
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DOPs within Pais Vasco
Bizkaiko Txakolina Getariako Txakolina (Main) Arabako Txakolina
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MPGVs in Pais Vasco
Hondarribi Zuri | Hondarribi Beltza
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Cider DOPs in Northern Spain
Euskal Sagardoa | Sidra de Asturias
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What type of barrel is used for cider in Northern Spain?
Chestnut
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What is Patxaran?
Sloe-flavoured liqueur (endrinas) | Anise notes
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Describe Vinos de Madrid DO
``` Garnacha Made in tinajas Arid climate Old vines 4 sub-zones ```

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