Student Name:_______________________                  Date:__________

1. Spain traces the origin of its wine culture back to which ancient empire?____________

2. The most famous wines of Spain are red or white? ______________

3. The finest Spanish wines (excepting Sherry) are grown in which geographic sector of Spain?_______________________________

4. Name the primary grape varietal of red Rioja: __________________________

6. What are the three levels of quality designated for the wines of Rioja?

a.)______________________ b.)____________________ c.)____________________

7. The Ribera del Duero wine district is situated on which river in Spain? _______________________

8. What is the principal varietal in red Ribera del Duero wines? _____________________

9. Name the most rare and expensive wine of the Ribera del Duero (and in Spain): _______________________________

10. What is the major city located near the Penedès district? ________________________

11. Which varietal is traditionally used for red Penedès wines? _______________________

12. Name one of the indigenous white varietals of the Penedès region: _______________

13. Somontano reds are normally heavy or light in style. __________________

14. Name the French varietal used quite often in red Navarra wines: __________________

15. The distinctive, fortified wines of Jerez are commonly called: ____________________

16. Manzanilla and Fino are always finished sweet or dry? __________________

17. Amontillado and Oloroso are almost always finished sweet or dry? ________________

18. The British and American markets prefer (sweet or dry) wines of Jerez? ____________

19. The French and Spanish markets prefer (sweet or dry) wines of Jerez? _____________