The Canary Island Quiz Questions
Las Islas Canarias have how many primary islands?
7
The largest and oldest DO in Las Islas Canarias is
DO Tacoronte-Acentejo
Listan Blanco comprises 90% of plantings in DO Tacoronte-Acentejo. True of False
False (Listan Negro comprises 90% of plantings in DO Tacoronte)
The climate in Las Islas Canarias is overall continental. True or False.
False (subtropical)
Which islands are known for lapilli soils?
La Palma and Lanzarote
Which of the Canary Islands gets the least rainfall?
Lanzarote
What is the primary red variety of Las Islas Canarias?
Listan Negro
What accounts for more than three quarters of the total plantings in Lanzarote?
Malvasia Volcanica
Which volcano is located in Las Islas Canarias, and is the third largest on earth?
Teide
Carbonic maceration is used in DO Lanzarote to produce wines that are fresh and fruit forward. True or False
True
DO Ycoden-Daute-Isora has made a name for itself with vinos blancos. True or False?
True
Lapilli soils are also known as Picon. True or false.
True
Is Malvasia Aromatica white or red?
White
What is the name of the semicircular wall of volcanic rock used to protect vines from harsh winds on the Canary Islands?
abrigo
Lapilli soils are what in color?
black
What is the name of the Las Islas Canarias vine training method where vines are braided as they grow?
cordon trenzado
Is Listan Negro white or red?
red
Is Listan Prieto white or red?
red
What is DO Islas Canarias predominant wine style?
vino blanco
What is DO Lanzarote predominant wine style?
vino blanco
What is DO Valle de la Orotava predominant wine style?
vino blanco
What is DO Gran Canaria predominant wine style?
vino tinto
What is DO La Palma predominant wine style?
vino tinto
What is DO Tacoronte-Acentejo predominant wine style?
vino tinto
What is DO Ycoden-Daute-Isora predominant wine style?
vino tinto
Is Listan Blanco (Palomino Fino) white or red?
white
Is Malvasia Volcanica white or red?
white
