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What is the predominate grape varietal of the blends Rioja?

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Tempranillo

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What are the best soils of Priorat?

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Licorella - or red slate

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What is the clone of tempranillo grown in the Toro DO?

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Tinta de Toro

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Describe the somontano?

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Up and coming region with a cooler climate and more water availability. Great potential for local and international grape varietals

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What are at the cored of the blends of Priorat?

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Garnacha and Carinena

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What is the main grape varietal in Carinena and Calatayud?

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Grenacha

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What are the two sub regions of Central Portugal?

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  1. IGP Lisboa 2. IGP Tejo
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What is the climate of the East Coast of SPin

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Warm - Hot Mediterranean

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What are the 6 key regions of spain?

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  1. The Upper Ebro 2. Catalonia 3. The Duero Valley 4. The North West Spain 5. Levante 6. Castilla La Mancha
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What are the two regions of the Levante?

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  1. Valencia 2. Jumilla and Yecla
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What is the climate of the North West Spain

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Moderate Maritime

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What are the 3 sub regions of the Rioja?

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  1. Rioja Alavesa 2. Rioja Alta 3. Rioja Baja
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Ribera del Duero is a DO for what?

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Red and Rose wines only

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The Rueda focuses what 2 varietals and what style of wine making?

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White wine 1. Verdejo 2. Sauv Blanc

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The North West Spain is known for what two regions?

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  1. Rias Baixas 2. Bierzo
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What is the traditional wine making of Spain?

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Widespread use of American Oak for both red and white wines with long periods of oxidative aging.

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Describe Reserva for Portugal?

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Vintage wines Distinctive Characteristics Alcohol must exceed the legal minimum by .5% abv Must be packaged in a glass bottle

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What is the vineyard management style of Spain? what is it moving to?

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Low bush trained, widely spaced vines traditionally used to manage the hot arid conditions - they are moving to a wire training to facilitate machine harvesting

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Why is Spain the largest area under vine, but the third in term of volume?

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The stresses of heat and water availability creates small yields

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Castilla La Mancha is known for what two sub regions?

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La Mancha Valdepenas

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What is the coastal weather concern of Portugal?

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Rain

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What are the 5 sub regions of Northern Portugal?

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  1. Bairrada 2. Dao 3. Douro 4. Vinho Verde 5. IGP Beiras
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Priorat underwent a huge transformation in the last two decades?

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Went from an old backwater region to one of two regions for a DO! status

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Why is Penedes known for a wide variety of local and international wine varietals

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With three distinct climatic zone it allows for a wide selection of grape varietals to be grown.

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What is modern wine making of Spain?
Modern fermentation with temperature control and use of stainless steel. Fresher and unoaked whites and greater use of new French Oak for reds and shorter periods of maturation
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What are the 5 sub regions of the Upper Ebro?
1. Navarra 2. Rioja 3. Calatayud 4. Carinena 5. Somontano
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What are the three sub regions of the Catalonia?
1. Cataluna 2. Penedes 3. Priorat
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What is the Rias Baixas varietal known for?
Albarino
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What is the soil of Spain in the South East
Sand
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What are the 3 sub regions of southern portugal?
1. Alentejo 2. IGP Alentejano 3. IGP Peninsula de Setubal
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What are the local red varietals of Spain?
1. Tempranillo 2. Garnacha 3. Monastrell
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What is the Weather of the Centre and Mediterranean coast?
Consistent weather - little vintage variation
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What is Cataluna known for?
Nearly all of Cava is made here
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What is the Weather of the North and Atlantic Coast (including Rioja)
There is varying vintage conditions - especially rain
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What are the 5 local red grape varietals of Portugal?
1. Trincadeira 2. Touriga Nacional 3. Tinta Roriz . Aragonez 4. Baga 5. Castelao
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What are the three sub regions of the Duero?
1. Ribera del Duero 2. Totro 3. Rueda
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What famous producer calls the Ribera del Duero home?
Ribera del Duero
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What is the key grape varietal here in Bierzo?
Menica - a thin diluted wine
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Describe grape growing in Portugal?
Mixed plantings with local varietals Smallholders sell grapes to merchants or co-ops
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What are the 4 levels of aging classification?
1. Joven 2. Crianza 3. Reserva 4. Gran Reserva
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What is the historic and current predominate wine making / grape varietals in the Navarra
1. Historically - Oxidative rose 2. Red Wine Production - mostly tempranillo
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What is the climate of the Centre of Spain?
Hot Continental
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What mountain range is the Rioja?
Cantabrian Mountains
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What are the 6 local white grape varietals of Portugal?
1. Alvarinho 2. Loureiro 3. Arinto 4. Trajadura 5. Fernao Pires 6. Anato Vaz
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What is the soil of Spain in the North West?
Granite
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Describe Garrafeira for Portugal?
Vintage wines Distinct Character Reds must be aged 30 months / 12 months in glass bottle Whites / Rose have aging requirements
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What are the 4 international varietals of Spain?
1. Cabernet Sauvignano 2. Merlot 3. Chardonnay 4. Sauvignon Blanc
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The soils of Spain are mostly?
Limestone & Chalk
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What is the main varietal of Ribera del Duero?
Tempranillo
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Can the terms Reserva and Garrafeira recognized terms in Portugal?
Yes
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Describe winemaking in Portugal?
Traditional fermentation and use of old wood
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What are the local white varietals of Spain?
1. Airen 2. Viura 3. Verdego 4. Albarino
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What is the climate of Inland Portugal
Warm - Hot Continental
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What is the climate of coastal Portugal?
Warm Maritime

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