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DO Ycoden-Daute-Isora has made a name for itself with vinos blancos. True or False?
True
False
TRUE
Which grape from Andalucía is the same as Listán Blanco?
Palomino Fino
What are the top two most planted red varieties in DO Pla i Llevant?
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Name the four indigenous grapes found in DO Pla i Llevant.
Prensal Blanc/Moll
Callet
Fogoneu
Manto Negro
What is the name of the unique reddish clay topsoil found in DO Pla i Llevant?
Call Vermell
Which Balearic island is home to the largest vineyard area?
Mallorca
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
Menorca and Mallorca are subject to a wind that originates in Southern France. Name it.
Tramontana
What is the name of the semicircular wall of volcanic rock used to protect vines on Lanzarote from aggressive trade winds?
Abrigo
What are the top two most-planted red varieties in DO Binissalem?
Manto Negro
Cabernet Sauvignon
Which white variety makes up 75% of Lanzarote's plantings?
Malvasía Volcánica
Name the Las Islas Canarias vine training method where vines are braided.
Cordón Trenzado
What is the largest and oldest DO in Las Islas Canarias?
DO Tacoronte-Acentejo
Which of the Canary Islands gets the least amount of rainfall?
Lanzarote
Name the unique soil on Lanzarote and La Palma, which consists of a layer of small porous volcanic pebbles.
Lapilli: aka Picón
All Balearic islands except Mallorca are relatively flat. True or False?
True
False
TRUE
Which mountains have the coolest temperatures in Las Islas Baleares?
Serra de Tramuntana
What technique is used in DO Lanzarote to produce red wines that are fresh and fruit forward?
Carbonic maceration
Ninety percent of plantings in DO Tacoronte-Acentejo are Listán Blanco. True or False?
True
False
FALSE (It is Listán Negro)
What is the name of the highest peak on Tenerife?
Mt. Teide
What localized thermal wind affects Mallorca?
The Embat
How many primary islands are there is Las Islas Canarias?
Seven (7)
DO Ycoden-Daute-Isora has made a name for itself with vinos blancos. True or False?
True
False
TRUE
Author
mikedutch
ID
359967
Card Set
The Islands
Description
Wine Scholar Guild Spanish Wine Scholar
Updated
2022-11-23T17:57:47Z
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