The Islands

  1. DO Ycoden-Daute-Isora has made a name for itself with vinos blancos. True or False?
    TRUE
  2. Which grape from Andalucía is the same as Listán Blanco?
    Palomino Fino
  3. What are the top two most planted red varieties in DO Pla i Llevant?
    Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
  4. Name the four indigenous grapes found in DO Pla i Llevant.
    • Prensal Blanc/Moll
    • Callet
    • Fogoneu
    • Manto Negro
  5. What is the name of the unique reddish clay topsoil found in DO Pla i Llevant?
    Call Vermell
  6. Which Balearic island is home to the largest vineyard area?
    Mallorca
  7. What two diseases devastated the wine industry in Las Islas Canarias in the 19th Century?
    • Powdery mildew: caused by Erysiphaceae family
    • Downy mildew: caused by Peronosporaceae family
  8. Menorca and Mallorca are subject to a wind that originates in Southern France. Name it.
    Tramontana
  9. What is the name of the semicircular wall of volcanic rock used to protect vines on Lanzarote from aggressive trade winds?
    Abrigo
  10. What are the top two most-planted red varieties in DO Binissalem?
    • Manto Negro
    • Cabernet Sauvignon
  11. Which white variety makes up 75% of Lanzarote's plantings?
    Malvasía Volcánica
  12. Name the Las Islas Canarias vine training method where vines are braided.
    Cordón Trenzado
  13. What is the largest and oldest DO in Las Islas Canarias?
    DO Tacoronte-Acentejo
  14. Which of the Canary Islands gets the least amount of rainfall?
    Lanzarote
  15. Name the unique soil on Lanzarote and La Palma, which consists of a layer of small porous volcanic pebbles.
    Lapilli: aka Picón
  16. All Balearic islands except Mallorca are relatively flat. True or False?
    TRUE
  17. Which mountains have the coolest temperatures in Las Islas Baleares?
    Serra de Tramuntana
  18. What technique is used in DO Lanzarote to produce red wines that are fresh and fruit forward?
    Carbonic maceration
  19. Ninety percent of plantings in DO Tacoronte-Acentejo are Listán Blanco. True or False?
    FALSE (It is Listán Negro)
  20. What is the name of the highest peak on Tenerife?
    Mt. Teide
  21. What localized thermal wind affects Mallorca?
    The Embat
  22. How many primary islands are there is Las Islas Canarias?
    Seven (7)
  23. DO Ycoden-Daute-Isora has made a name for itself with vinos blancos. True or False?
    TRUE
Author
mikedutch
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The Islands
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Wine Scholar Guild Spanish Wine Scholar
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