Ch. 20 – Spain

Question 1

Name for single vineyards in Rioja and its regulations

Answer 1

Vinedo Singular

• all grapes from named vineyard
• Vinification, ageing, storage and bottling within same winery
• producer must own vineyard for 10 consecutive years
• min 35 years old
• max yield must be respected
• must be hand harvested and treated in sustainable way
• restrictions on pruning during growing season
• must be authorised by tasting panel
• may indicate municipality and zone as well
• label can name vineyard and “Vinedo Singular”