Rioja Flashcards
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Where is Rioja located?
North-central Spain, along the Ebro River
What are the 3 subzones of Rioja?
Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Oriental (formerly Baja)
What is the main grape of Rioja?
Tempranillo (with Garnacha, Graciano, and Mazuelo as common blending partners)
What white grapes are used in Rioja Blanco?
Viura (Macabeo), Malvasía, Garnacha Blanca, and others
What are the aging classifications in Rioja?
Joven, Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva
What makes Rioja’s classification system unique?
It focuses on minimum aging in oak and bottle
What is a Rioja Gran Reserva wine?
Aged at least 5 years – 2 in oak, 3 in bottle (for reds)
What is “Rioja DOCa”?
One of only two DOCa regions in Spain (with Priorat), recognized for consistent high quality
What are ‘Viñedo Singular’ wines?
Single-vineyard wines with stricter standards (introduced recently in Rioja)
