20 Questions
Which civilization brought improved winemaking techniques to Spain?
Carthaginians
Which fortified wine is most notably from Jerez?
Sherry
Which region established itself as a leading wine region in Spain?
Rioja
Which civilization founded the city of Cádiz in Spain?
Phoenicians
Which civilization tolerated grape growing and winemaking in Spain?
Moors
Which civilization brought stability and a huge increase in wine production to Spain?
Romans
Which civilization invaded Spain after the fall of the Roman Empire?
Carthaginians
Which civilization restored wine production in Spain after the Moors?
Christians
Which wine region in Spain is known for its fortified Monastrell?
Alicante
Which wine region in Spain exported wines to several English ports during the 13th century?
Bilbao
During the late 18th century, Manuel Quintano y Quintano brought back expertise in winemaking and cooperage from which region?
Bordeaux
Which event led to the adoption of new winemaking techniques in Rioja?
The arrival of the phylloxera louse
What was the impact of the phylloxera louse on French vineyards?
It devastated their vineyards
Which organization was founded in 1907 to guarantee the authenticity of Rioja's wine in export markets?
Rioja Wine Exporters’ Syndicate
Which country provided investment in wine production when Spain joined the EU in 1986?
United Kingdom
Which event hampered quality wine production in Spain throughout much of the 20th century?
The economic isolation of General Franco’s government
What did Miguel Torres do upon returning to the family wine business in Penedès, Catalunya in the early 1960s?
He planted French and German grape varieties
What led to a significant rise in production levels in Spanish vineyards?
The legalisation of irrigation
What has benefited the quality and diversity of Spanish wines in the last 30 years?
Greater experience of winemaking in other countries
What did the establishment of a regulatory council in 1926 make Rioja become?
The first Spanish wine region to establish a regulatory council
Test your knowledge of Spain's rich wine-making history with this quiz! From ancient Phoenician influence to modern wineries, discover the fascinating journey of Spanish wine production.
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