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Rías Baixas
Producers, Vintages & Culture · 6 questions · 400 pts
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Rías Baixas
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1
Which city is the principal commercial anchor of Rías Baixas's central coastal area?
A
Pontevedra, on Galicia's Atlantic coast
B
Vigo, on Galicia's Atlantic coast
C
Ourense, on Galicia's Atlantic coast
D
A Coruña, on Galicia's Atlantic coast
2
Which town in Val do Salnés is known as the wine-town heart of Rías Baixas and has hosted the Festa do Albariño since 1953?
A
Santiago de Compostela, a coastal town in north-west Spain
B
Vigo, a coastal town in north-west Spain
C
Cambados, a coastal town in north-west Spain
D
Pontevedra, a coastal town in north-west Spain
3
Which city is Galicia's regional capital and a famous pilgrimage destination?
A
Pamplona, known for its bull-running festival
B
Seville, known for its flamenco and orange-tree gardens
C
Bilbao, known for its Guggenheim Museum
D
Santiago de Compostela, known for its cathedral pilgrimage
4
What type of food are Rías Baixas wines traditionally paired with?
A
Spiced tomato sauces and dark meats
B
Air-dried ham and aged cheeses
C
Grilled lamb and root vegetables from the interior
D
Shellfish and fish from the Atlantic coast
5
Which famous pilgrimage destination in Galicia draws visitors who can also experience Rías Baixas wine tourism?
A
Toledo, known for its medieval old city
B
Santiago de Compostela, the endpoint of the Camino trail
C
Salamanca, known for its Renaissance university
D
Seville, known for flamenco and tapas culture
6
Which wine has made Rías Baixas internationally famous since the 1990s?
A
Sparkling wine made from the Macabeo grape
B
Red wine made from the Tempranillo grape
C
Rosé wine made from the Garnacha grape
D
White wine made from the Albariño grape
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