Spain sommelier quiz

Spain sommelier quiz at Introductory level: 10 questions, every answer explained. Sherry, Priorat, Rías Baixas and more — explore the diversity of Spanish wine. Try one question, then the rest with CRU Quiz.

Written by Alper Billik — Advanced Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers, 2019).

10 questions at Introductory Sommelier level, each with the answer and a short explanation.

Try one: What does DOCa (Denominación de Origen Calificada) represent in Spain? A) The basic regional wine classification B) The highest quality level in Spain C) Wines with no geographic indication D) Single estate wines only

Answer: B) The highest quality level in Spain. DOCa is Spain's highest quality classification — currently only Rioja and Priorat hold this status.

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