Part 7

Question 1

What is the primary grape variety used in Rioja red wines?

Answer 1

Tempranillo

Question 2

True or False: Sherry is a fortified wine from the Jerez region of Spain.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The traditional method of making sparkling wine in Spain is called _____.

Answer 3

Cava

Question 4

Which Spanish wine region is known for producing high-quality Albariño?

Answer 4

Rías Baixas

Question 5

What is the aging classification for a wine that has been aged for at least 5 years, with a minimum of 18 months in oak?

Answer 5

Gran Reserva

Question 6

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a DO (Denominación de Origen) in Spain? A) Rioja B) Bordeaux C) Priorat

Answer 6

B) Bordeaux

Question 7

What term is used for the process of removing sediment from wine after fermentation?

Answer 7

Racking

Question 8

True or False: The majority of Spanish wine production is red wine.

Answer 8

True

Question 9

What is the main grape variety used for producing white wines in the Rueda region?

Answer 9

Verdejo

Question 10

Fill in the blank: The term _____ refers to the unique characteristics of a wine that are influenced by its environment.

Answer 10

Terroir

Question 11

Which Spanish wine style is characterized by its oxidative aging process?

Answer 11

Sherry

Question 12

Multiple Choice: Which of the following regions is famous for its sparkling wine production? A) Penedès B) La Mancha C) Ribera del Duero

Answer 12

A) Penedès

Question 13

What is the name of the grape variety primarily used in the production of red wines from the Ribera del Duero region?

Answer 13

Tempranillo (also known as Tinta del País)

Question 14

True or False: Spain has only one wine region recognized as a DO.

Answer 14

False

Question 15

What is the term for the Spanish wine classification system that includes categories like DO and DOCa?

Answer 15

Denominación de Origen

Question 16

Fill in the blank: The wine region known for its high altitude vineyards and unique terroir is called _____.

Answer 16

Priorat

Question 17

Which grape variety is commonly associated with the production of white wines in the Rías Baixas region?

Answer 17

Albariño

Question 18

Multiple Choice: What is the primary aging vessel for most Spanish red wines? A) Stainless Steel B) Oak Barrels C) Glass

Answer 18

B) Oak Barrels

Question 19

What aging classification is given to wines aged for a minimum of 3 years, with at least 1 year in oak?

Answer 19

Reserva

Question 20

True or False: The region of La Mancha is known for producing primarily white wines.

Answer 20

False

Question 21

What is the name of the fortified wine produced in the region of Jerez?

Answer 21

Sherry

Question 22

Fill in the blank: The grape variety Garnacha is also known as _____.

Answer 22

Grenache

Question 23

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a traditional Spanish wine pairing? A) Red wine with fish B) White wine with red meat C) Rosé with tapas

Answer 23

C) Rosé with tapas

Question 24

What is the primary characteristic of a wine labeled as ‘Crianza’?

Answer 24

Aged for a minimum of 2 years, with at least 6 months in oak.

Question 25

True or False: Tempranillo is known for its high acidity and light body.

Answer 25

False

Question 26

Which region is renowned for its production of high-quality Tempranillo?

Answer 26

Rioja

Question 27

Fill in the blank: The wine region of _____ is famous for its robust red wines and is located in the north of Spain.

Answer 27

Ribera del Duero

Question 28

What is the name of the process that involves adding alcohol to wine to stop fermentation, particularly in the production of Sherry?

Answer 28

Fortification

Question 29

Multiple Choice: Which Spanish wine is known for its distinct nutty flavor profile? A) Cava B) Sherry C) Rioja

Answer 29

B) Sherry

Question 30

What is the typical aging requirement for a wine to be classified as 'Gran Reserva'?

Answer 30

Minimum of 5 years, with at least 18 months in oak.

Question 31

True or False: The majority of wines produced in Spain are organic.

Answer 31

False

Question 32

Which grape variety is primarily used to produce the sweet wines of the region of Montilla-Moriles?

Answer 32

Pedro Ximénez

Question 33

Fill in the blank: The wine classification system in Spain includes DO and _____.

Answer 33

DOCa

Question 34

What is the primary wine style produced in the region of Rueda?

Answer 34

White wine

Question 35

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a famous wine region in Spain? A) Napa Valley B) Bordeaux C) Priorat

Answer 35

C) Priorat

Question 36

What is the main grape used in the production of Cava?

Answer 36

Macabeo

Question 37

True or False: The climate in the Ribera del Duero region is predominantly humid.

Answer 37

False

Question 38

Fill in the blank: The wine region of _____ is known for its high-quality red wines and is located in the northeast of Spain.

Answer 38

Priorat

Question 39

What is the aging requirement for a wine labeled as 'Crianza' in white wines?

Answer 39

Minimum of 18 months, with at least 6 months in oak.

Question 40

Multiple Choice: What is the main grape variety used in the production of rosé wines in Spain? A) Tempranillo B) Garnacha C) Verdejo

Answer 40

B) Garnacha

Question 41

True or False: The term 'vintage' refers to the year in which the grapes were harvested.

Answer 41

True

Question 42

What is the primary difference between 'Reserva' and 'Gran Reserva' wines?

Answer 42

Gran Reserva wines are aged longer than Reserva wines.

Question 43

Fill in the blank: The region of _____ is famous for its sweet wines made from the Pedro Ximénez grape.

Answer 43

Montilla-Moriles

Question 44

What is the primary grape variety used in the production of red wines from the Rías Baixas region?

Answer 44

None; Rías Baixas is primarily known for white wines produced from Albariño.

Question 45

Multiple Choice: Which Spanish wine is typically served chilled? A) Rioja B) Sherry C) Cava

Answer 45

C) Cava

Question 46

What are the principle grapes of Cava sparkling wine?

Answer 46

Macabeo (Viura)- Known for its floral aromas Xarel-lo- Contributes body and distinctive taste to Cava Parellada- Provides freshness and acidity

Question 47

What other grapes are permitted in Cava production?

Answer 47

Chardonnay- Used particularly in rosé cava Pinot Noir- Used in rosé cava and white cava blends Grenacha. Monastrell, and Trepat- Used for rosé cava Subirat Parent (Malvasia)- Used to aromatic complexity to the blend