Discover the Distinction: A Vinos de Pago Quiz
What is the primary grape variety used in Pago El Terrerazo?
a) Tempranillo
b) Merlot
c) Bobal
d) Chardonnay
Which region is Pago de Otazu located in?
a) Castilla-La Mancha
b) Valencia
c) Navarra
d) Aragon
What distinguishes a Vino de Pago from DOCa wines?
a) Use of international grape varieties
b) The requirement to use only their own grapes
c) Lower quality standards
d) Larger production volumes
Which of the following estates is known for its use of Petit Verdot?
a) Pago de Aylés
b) Pago Casa del Blanco
c) Pago de Arínzano
d) Pago Vallegarcía
Pago Aylés is recognized for its wines made from which white grape variety?
a) Viognier
b) Garnacha
c) Chardonnay
d) Moscatel
In which region is Pago Finca Bolandín located?
a) Valencia
b) Castilla y León
c) Navarra
d) Aragon
Which grape variety is not commonly used in Pago de Vallegarcía?
a) Syrah
b) Cabernet Sauvignon
c) Albariño
d) Merlot
How many estates had the Vino de Pago classification as of 2021?
a) 10
b) 15
c) 20
d) 25
Which Pago is known for its red and white wines from Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo, and Chardonnay?
a) Pago de Otazu
b) Pago Los Balagueses
c) Pago Calzadilla
d) Pago Guijoso
Which Pago is not located in Castilla-La Mancha?
a) Pago Florentino
b) Pago de Aylés
c) Pago El Vicario
d) Pago Campo de la Guardia
What is a key characteristic of the terroir in Vinos de Pago?
a) High altitude
b) Unique microclimate and soil
c) Proximity to the sea
d) Organic farming practices
Which Pago is particularly renowned for its use of the indigenous Bobal grape?
a) Pago Los Balagueses
b) Pago El Terrerazo
c) Pago de Arínzano
d) Pago Dominio de Valdepusa
Which grape variety is not typically used in Pago Casa del Blanco?
a) Chardonnay
b) Cabernet Sauvignon
c) Grenache
d) Malbec
What region is Pago Castillejo de Robledo located in?
a) Castilla y León
b) Valencia
c) Navarra
d) Aragon
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