The Canary Island Quiz Questions

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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


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