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Which civilization brought improved winemaking techniques to Spain?
Which civilization brought improved winemaking techniques to Spain?
- Phoenicians
- Carthaginians (correct)
- Moors
- Romans
Which fortified wine is most notably from Jerez?
Which fortified wine is most notably from Jerez?
- Málaga
- Sherry (correct)
- Rioja
- Fondillón
Which region established itself as a leading wine region in Spain?
Which region established itself as a leading wine region in Spain?
- Bilbao
- Cádiz
- Rioja (correct)
- Alicante
Which civilization founded the city of Cádiz in Spain?
Which civilization founded the city of Cádiz in Spain?
Which civilization tolerated grape growing and winemaking in Spain?
Which civilization tolerated grape growing and winemaking in Spain?
Which civilization brought stability and a huge increase in wine production to Spain?
Which civilization brought stability and a huge increase in wine production to Spain?
Which civilization invaded Spain after the fall of the Roman Empire?
Which civilization invaded Spain after the fall of the Roman Empire?
Which civilization restored wine production in Spain after the Moors?
Which civilization restored wine production in Spain after the Moors?
Which wine region in Spain is known for its fortified Monastrell?
Which wine region in Spain is known for its fortified Monastrell?
Which wine region in Spain exported wines to several English ports during the 13th century?
Which wine region in Spain exported wines to several English ports during the 13th century?
During the late 18th century, Manuel Quintano y Quintano brought back expertise in winemaking and cooperage from which region?
During the late 18th century, Manuel Quintano y Quintano brought back expertise in winemaking and cooperage from which region?
Which event led to the adoption of new winemaking techniques in Rioja?
Which event led to the adoption of new winemaking techniques in Rioja?
What was the impact of the phylloxera louse on French vineyards?
What was the impact of the phylloxera louse on French vineyards?
Which organization was founded in 1907 to guarantee the authenticity of Rioja's wine in export markets?
Which organization was founded in 1907 to guarantee the authenticity of Rioja's wine in export markets?
Which country provided investment in wine production when Spain joined the EU in 1986?
Which country provided investment in wine production when Spain joined the EU in 1986?
Which event hampered quality wine production in Spain throughout much of the 20th century?
Which event hampered quality wine production in Spain throughout much of the 20th century?
What did Miguel Torres do upon returning to the family wine business in Penedès, Catalunya in the early 1960s?
What did Miguel Torres do upon returning to the family wine business in Penedès, Catalunya in the early 1960s?
What led to a significant rise in production levels in Spanish vineyards?
What led to a significant rise in production levels in Spanish vineyards?
What has benefited the quality and diversity of Spanish wines in the last 30 years?
What has benefited the quality and diversity of Spanish wines in the last 30 years?
What did the establishment of a regulatory council in 1926 make Rioja become?
What did the establishment of a regulatory council in 1926 make Rioja become?
