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Which category of wines has the longest minimum total ageing time in barrel?
Which category of wines has the longest minimum total ageing time in barrel?
- Generic
- Crianza
- Gran Reserva (correct)
- Reserva
Which category of wines has the shortest minimum time spent in barrel?
Which category of wines has the shortest minimum time spent in barrel?
- Crianza (correct)
- Gran Reserva
- Reserva
- Generic
Which category of wines has the longest minimum time spent in bottle?
Which category of wines has the longest minimum time spent in bottle?
- Generic
- Reserva
- Gran Reserva (correct)
- Crianza
Which category of wines has the highest quality expectation according to the text?
Which category of wines has the highest quality expectation according to the text?
Which term is used for wines that have been matured in oak for an unspecified duration?
Which term is used for wines that have been matured in oak for an unspecified duration?
Which category of wines does not have any ageing requirement?
Which category of wines does not have any ageing requirement?
Which type of oak is traditionally used in many regions in Spain?
Which type of oak is traditionally used in many regions in Spain?
Which type of oak is particularly prevalent in DOs such as Penedès, Priorat, and Ribera del Duero?
Which type of oak is particularly prevalent in DOs such as Penedès, Priorat, and Ribera del Duero?
Which type of wines are typically fermented and matured in oak or stored on their lees?
Which type of wines are typically fermented and matured in oak or stored on their lees?
Which region is known for making rosé wines in a traditional style, using a mixture of black and white grapes?
Which region is known for making rosé wines in a traditional style, using a mixture of black and white grapes?
Which type of fermentation is commonly used to enhance the fruity character of some inexpensive and mid-priced young red wines in Spain?
Which type of fermentation is commonly used to enhance the fruity character of some inexpensive and mid-priced young red wines in Spain?
What is a common material used for fermentation and storage of wines in Spain, besides stainless steel?
What is a common material used for fermentation and storage of wines in Spain, besides stainless steel?
Which type of wines in Spain are often matured in oak barrels?
Which type of wines in Spain are often matured in oak barrels?
What is the purpose of storing white wines on the lees after fermentation in Spain?
What is the purpose of storing white wines on the lees after fermentation in Spain?
What terms are used in Spain to indicate the minimum times wines should spend maturing in oak barrels?
What terms are used in Spain to indicate the minimum times wines should spend maturing in oak barrels?
What is the maximum capacity of oak vessels specified by the national ageing legislation in Spain?
What is the maximum capacity of oak vessels specified by the national ageing legislation in Spain?
What are some of the winemaking practices used in Spain to make youthful, fruity styles of wines?
What are some of the winemaking practices used in Spain to make youthful, fruity styles of wines?
Which type of wines in Spain are often fermented and/or matured in oak?
Which type of wines in Spain are often fermented and/or matured in oak?
What are some of the winemaking practices used in Spain to make premium red and white wines?
What are some of the winemaking practices used in Spain to make premium red and white wines?
Can individual DOs in Spain specify lower minimum ageing requirements than the national legislation?
Can individual DOs in Spain specify lower minimum ageing requirements than the national legislation?