20 Questions
Which category of wines has the longest minimum total ageing time in barrel?
Gran Reserva
Which category of wines has the shortest minimum time spent in barrel?
Crianza
Which category of wines has the longest minimum time spent in bottle?
Gran Reserva
Which category of wines has the highest quality expectation according to the text?
Gran Reserva
Which term is used for wines that have been matured in oak for an unspecified duration?
Roble
Which category of wines does not have any ageing requirement?
Generic
Which type of oak is traditionally used in many regions in Spain?
American oak
Which type of oak is particularly prevalent in DOs such as Penedès, Priorat, and Ribera del Duero?
French oak
Which type of wines are typically fermented and matured in oak or stored on their lees?
Rosé wines
Which region is known for making rosé wines in a traditional style, using a mixture of black and white grapes?
Rioja
Which type of fermentation is commonly used to enhance the fruity character of some inexpensive and mid-priced young red wines in Spain?
Semi-carbonic maceration
What is a common material used for fermentation and storage of wines in Spain, besides stainless steel?
Both concrete tanks and amphorae
Which type of wines in Spain are often matured in oak barrels?
Red wines
What is the purpose of storing white wines on the lees after fermentation in Spain?
To enhance their texture
What terms are used in Spain to indicate the minimum times wines should spend maturing in oak barrels?
Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva
What is the maximum capacity of oak vessels specified by the national ageing legislation in Spain?
330 L
What are some of the winemaking practices used in Spain to make youthful, fruity styles of wines?
Use of cultured yeasts
Which type of wines in Spain are often fermented and/or matured in oak?
White wines
What are some of the winemaking practices used in Spain to make premium red and white wines?
Temperature control
Can individual DOs in Spain specify lower minimum ageing requirements than the national legislation?
No, they cannot specify lower minimum ageing requirements
Test your knowledge of winemaking practices in Spain and learn about the evolution of techniques in the past 40 years. Discover how red, white, and rosé wines are made, including the use of stainless steel, temperature control, and inert gases. Explore the role of cultured yeasts, fining, and filtration, as well as carbonic or semi-carbonic maceration techniques.
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