Question 1
Under the 2008 EU wine law framework adopted by Spain, which two umbrella quality categories replaced the older VQPRD/vino de mesa division?
Correct Answer:
DOP and IGP
Question 2
The INDO (Instituto Nacional de Denominaciones de Origen) historically created which body at the regional level to administer each DO?
Correct Answer:
Consejo Regulador
Question 3
How many Spanish wines currently carry DOCa (Denominación de Origen Calificada) status?
Correct Answer:
Two — Rioja and Priorat
Question 4
For a Spanish red wine to carry the 'Gran Reserva' designation, what is the minimum total aging requirement?
Correct Answer:
60 months total with 24 months in oak
Question 5
Which Spanish quality category sits between Vino de la Tierra (IGP) and DO within the DOP framework and is essentially a 'stepping stone' toward DO status?
Correct Answer:
Vino de Calidad con Indicación Geográfica (VCIG)
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