The Wine Profile

Bronze

La Mancha

Grapes, Winemaking & Wine Laws · 6 questions · 400 pts

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1 Which white grape variety has historically dominated La Mancha's vineyards?

A Chardonnay B Airén C Viura D Verdejo

2 What is Tempranillo called locally in La Mancha?

A Ull de Llebre B Tinto Fino C Tinto de Toro D Cencibel

3 What classification does La Mancha hold within Spain's official wine classification system?

A DO Calificada (DOCa) B Vino de Pago (VP) C Vino de la Tierra (VdlT) D Denominación de Origen (DO)

4 What was La Mancha historically most known for in the wine world?

A Producing Spain's most prestigious age-worthy wines B Growing grapes for sweet fortified wines C Supplying bulk wine volumes and distilling brandy D Exporting sparkling wine across Europe

5 Which Spanish wine region has the largest vineyard area in the country?

A Ribera del Duero, on the high plateau of Castile B Rioja, along the Ebro river in northern Spain C La Mancha, on the central high plateau of Castile D Penedès, on the Mediterranean coast of Catalonia

6 Which statement best describes La Mancha's red wines?

A Full-bodied, high-alcohol wines shaped by the extreme continental climate B Sweet, fruity wines shaped by the humid Atlantic climate C Elegant, tannic wines shaped by the cool alpine climate D Light, high-acid wines shaped by the cool coastal climate