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Spain &

Portugal

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1. Name the organization that regulates local wine laws in each region of Spain? Consejo Regulado
2. The top level quality designation for Spanish wine - equivalent of an Italian DOCG? DOCa or DOQ
3. What does "Joven" mean? Young, unaged
4. Spanish wine labeled Gran Riserva must have how many years aging before release? 5 years, 3 years in wood
5. TRUE OR FALSE. A wine labeled Crianza has been aged in oak for two years. false
6. How many "super regions" are there in Spain? seven
7. What is the Spanish name for "Green Spain"? Galicia
8. Which major region is located in Castile-Leon? Ribera del Duero
9. Name the famous wine from Castile-Leon. Vega Sicilia
10. What is the key grape of red wines from Rioja? Tempranillo
11. Do regulations allow that white grapes are blended into red Rioja wines? yes
12. For quality, which of the three sub-zones of Rioja is most important? Rioja Alta
13. Is winemaking in Rioja characterized more by fermentation or by maturation? its more characterized by maturation
14. TRUE OR FALSE. A Rioja Crianza and a Rioja Reserva must each spend at least one year in oak. true
15. What is the Spanish word for sparkling wine made in the classic method? Cava
16. Which area of Catalonia is famous for making Cava wines? Penedes
17. What is the geographical feature dominant in La Mancha the meseta, a vast, high plain with extreme weather
true or false. The Portuguese name for Tempranillo is Touriga Nacional false
19. TRUE OR FALSE. Portugal's Vinho Verde has a light forest green color to it. false
20. TRUE OR FALSE. The Douro is located in southern Portugal. false
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