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Penedès

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

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1 Which sparkling wine is Penedès most famous for producing?

A Champagne B Cava C Prosecco D Crémant

2 Which two grapes complete the classic Cava trio alongside Xarel·lo?

A Tempranillo and Garnacha B Macabeo and Parellada C Chardonnay and Pinot Noir D Albariño and Verdejo

3 Which of the following is one of the three main classic white grapes used in Cava production?

A Albariño B Verdejo C Xarel·lo D Godello

4 What is the local name for Tempranillo in the Penedès and Catalan wine regions?

A Ull de Llebre B Cencibel C Tinto Fino D Aragonez

5 What is Penedès most known for producing?

A White still wines and sparkling Cava B Sweet fortified wines made from Garnacha C Rosé wines produced from Monastrell D Full-bodied red still wines from Tempranillo

6 Which international red grape varieties were notably introduced to Penedès in the 1960s?

A Pinot Noir and Syrah B Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot C Zinfandel and Grenache D Nebbiolo and Sangiovese