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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which island in the Canary Islands has the most DOs?

<p>Tenerife (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

<p>Malvasía (A)</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 (D)</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 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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

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

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