Island Wine Delights
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Which group of islands is known for producing high-quality wines from local grapes?

  • The Caribbean Islands
  • The Canary Islands (correct)
  • The Maldives
  • The Balearic Islands

    • Which islands are part of the Balearic Islands?

  • Madeira, Porto Santo, Desertas Islands and Selvagens Islands
  • Tenerife, Gran Canaria, Lanzarote and Fuerteventura
  • Sardinia, Sicily, Corsica and Elba
  • Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera (correct)

    • Which grape varieties are commonly found in the Balearic Islands?

  • Listan Negro, Malvasía, Listan Blanco
  • Chardonnay, Tempranillo, Malvasía
  • Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
  • Manto Negro, Callet, Monastrell (correct)

    • What is the latitude of the Canary Islands?

    <p>28°N</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which island in the Canary Islands has the most DOs?

    <p>Tenerife</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which grape variety is dominant in Lanzarote and made in both dry and sweet styles?

    <p>Malvasía</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the viticulture technique used in Valle de Orotava DO in Tenerife?

    <p>Twisted vines on long ropes</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the growing condition in Lanzarote that differentiates it from other islands?

    <p>Flat topography and dark volcanic ash</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What technique is often used on Listan Negro to make fruity, early-drinking wines?

    <p>Carbonic maceration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How do grape growers in Lanzarote protect the vines from winds and capture moisture?

    <p>Planting vines in craters</p> Signup and view all the answers

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