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What is the region of Calatayud known for?

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Calatayud DO is known for its diverse wine styles and high-altitude vineyards.

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How many hectares are under vine in Calatayud as of 2023?

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3,500 hectares

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What styles of wine are produced in Calatayud?

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Blanco, Rosado, Tinto

Each style can be produced in various sweetness levels: Seco, Semiseco, Semidulce, Dulce.

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What grape varieties are authorized for Vino de Licor production in Calatayud?

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Garnacha Tinta, Macabeo, Moscatel de Alejandria

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What is the minimum alcohol content for Tinto wines in Calatayud?

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12.5%

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What is the aging requirement for Calatayud Superior wines?

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Must be aged for a minimum of 6 months in new or second use barriques and not released prior to 10 months after harvest.

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What is the minimum planting density in Calatayud?

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1,300 vines per hectare

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What is the maximum yield for white grapes in Calatayud?

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8,000 kg/ha, 70 liters/100 kg

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What does the designation ‘Viñas Viejas’ refer to in Calatayud?

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Wines must come from vineyards of at least 35 years of age.

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True or False: Calatayud wines can only be produced using local grape varieties.

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False

Numerous French and Spanish red grapes are permitted alongside local varieties.

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What is the primary soil type in Calatayud?

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Brown limestone

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What is the maximum yield for red grapes in Calatayud?

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7,000 kg/ha, 70 liters/100 kg

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What is the minimum alcohol content for Vino de Licor in Calatayud?

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15% (maximum 22%)

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Fill in the blank: The Calatayud DO was established in _______.

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1989

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What must Calatayud Superior wines be composed of in terms of grape variety?

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At least 85% old vine Garnacha Tinta (minimum 50 years of age)

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What is the aging requirement for Vino de Licor in Calatayud?

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Must be aged for a minimum of 2 years, including at least 18 months in oak.

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What is the altitude at which most vineyards in Calatayud are planted?

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Above 500 meters

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What is the total area under vine in Campo de Borja as of 2023?

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6,810 hectares

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List the styles of wine produced in Campo de Borja.

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  • Blanco (Seco, Semiseco, Semidulce, Dulce)
  • Rosado (Seco, Semiseco, Semidulce, Dulce)
  • Tinto (Seco, Semiseco, Semidulce, Dulce)
  • Vino de Licor (Moscatel)
  • Vino Espumoso
  • Vendimia Tardía
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What is the minimum alcohol content for Blanco and Rosado wines in Campo de Borja?

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10%

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What is the minimum alcohol content for Tinto wines in Campo de Borja?

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11%

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What are the authorized grape varieties for Blanco wines in Campo de Borja?

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  • Macabeo
  • Moscatel de Grano Menudo
  • Moscatel de Alejandría
  • Chardonnay
  • Garnacha Blanca
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Verdejo
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What are the authorized grape varieties for Tinto wines in Campo de Borja?

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  • Garnacha
  • Tempranillo
  • Mazuela
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Syrah
  • Garnacha Tintorera
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What is the aging requirement for Vino de Licor in Campo de Borja?

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Must be aged for a minimum of 2 years, including at least 18 months in oak

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What are the principal soils found in Campo de Borja?
Chalk and clay
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What is the maximum yield for white grapes in Campo de Borja?
8,000 kg/ha, 70 liters/100 kg
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What is the maximum yield for red grapes in Campo de Borja?
7,000 kg/ha, 70 liters/100 kg
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When was the DO Campo de Borja established?
1980
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True or False: Garnacha is the dominant grape variety in Campo de Borja.
True
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What is the range for minimum and maximum planting density in Campo de Borja?
1,500 to 4,000 vines per hectare
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Fill in the blank: The appellation Campo de Borja is located due west of _______.
Zaragoza
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What is the aging requirement for Tinto wines classified as Crianza in Campo de Borja?
Aging requirements vary; specific duration not provided.
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What is the maximum alcohol content for Vino de Licor in Campo de Borja?
22%
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What is the acquired alcohol content for Vendimia Tardía wines in Campo de Borja?
13%
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What is the significance of Alfonso de Borgia in relation to Campo de Borja?
He is the namesake for both Campo de Borja and the Italian Borgias, having been named pope in 1455.
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What types of wine have been noted for good value in Campo de Borja?
Quality, good-value young reds
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What is the region of Cariñena DO?
Aragón
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How many hectares were under vine in Cariñena DO as of 2015?
14,459
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What styles of wine are produced in Cariñena?
* Blanco (Seco, Semiseco, Semidulce, Dulce) * Rosado (Seco, Semiseco, Semidulce, Dulce) * Tinto (Seco, Semiseco, Semidulce, Dulce) * Vino de Licor * Vino Naturalmente Dulce * Vendimia Tardía * Vino Espumoso * Vino de Aguja (semi-sparkling)
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What grapes are authorized for Blanco wines in Cariñena?
* Principal: Chardonnay, Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo * Secondary: Parallada, Moscatel de Alejandría, Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo, Cariñena Blanca
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What are the principal grapes for Tinto wines in Cariñena?
* Cariñena (Mazuela) * Garnacha Tinta * Cabernet Sauvignon * Merlot * Syrah * Tempranillo
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What is the minimum alcohol percentage for Tinto, Blanco, Rosado, and Vino de Aguja?
9%
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What is the minimum alcohol percentage for Vino de Licor?
15% (22% max.)
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What aging requirements are there for wines labeled as Noble, Añejo, Viejo, Crianza, Clásico, Reserva, and Gran Reserva?
Aging in oak for varying minimum durations
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What does the term 'Viñas viejas' indicate?
Minimum 20 year old vines
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What is the maximum yield for white grapes in Cariñena?
9,000 kg/ha, 74 liters/100 kg
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What type of soils are predominantly found in Cariñena?
Miocene clay soils, with gravel, brown limestone, and slate
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In what year was the Cariñena DO established?
1932
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What grape variety has become the signature variety of Cariñena?
Garnacha
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What unique climate factor influences Cariñena's viticulture?
Cierzo wind
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What is the significance of old-vine Cariñena grapes?
They offer unique potential with bold acidity and deep red fruit character
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What are the characteristics of Garnacha grown at higher elevations in Cariñena?
* Intense aromas * Strong acidity * Ripe dark fruit
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What is the focus of producers experimenting with in Cariñena?
North-facing slopes and reducing yields to improve fruit quality
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True or False: Cariñena's historical grape variety is no longer cultivated.
False
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Fill in the blank: Cariñena's landscape is divided by the _______.
Huerva River
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What is the maximum yield for red grapes in Cariñena?
8,500 kg/ha, 74 liters/100 kg
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What type of wine is produced from the Moscatel de Alejandría, Garnacha Tinta, and Macabeo?
Vino de Licor
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What is the effect of the terroir in Cariñena on its wines?
Minerality and pronounced acidity
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What is the minimum planting density for vines in Cariñena?
1,500 vines per hectare
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What is the maximum planting density for vines in Cariñena?
4,000 vines per hectare
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What is the typical age of the finest old-vine Garnacha in Cariñena?
Over 80 years
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What is the total area under vine in Somontano DO as of 2023?
4,040 hectares
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List the styles of wine produced in Somontano DO.
* Blanco (Seco, Semiseco, Semidulce, Dulce) * Rosado (Seco, Semiseco, Semidulce, Dulce) * Tinto (Seco, Semiseco, Semidulce, Dulce) * Vino de Licor * Vino Espumoso * Vino Naturalmente Dulce
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What are the authorized white grape varieties in Somontano DO?
* Chardonnay * Gewürztraminer * Garnacha Blanca * Alcañón * Riesling * Sauvignon Blanc * Macabeo
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What are the authorized red grape varieties in Somontano DO?
* Cabernet Sauvignon * Merlot * Tempranillo * Syrah * Garnacha Tinta * Moristel * Pinot Noir * Parraleta
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What is the minimum alcohol requirement for Blanco wines in Somontano DO?
10%
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What is the minimum alcohol requirement for Tinto wines in Somontano DO?
11.5%
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What is the minimum aging requirement for Vino de Licor in Somontano DO?
24 months, including at least 18 months in oak
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What is the maximum yield for red grapes in Somontano DO?
8,000 kg/ha, 70 liters/100 kg
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What type of soils are principal in Somontano DO?
Limestone and clay
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In what year was Somontano DO established?
1984
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True or False: Somontano DO is the most traditional in terms of grape variety compared to other Aragon DOs.
False
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Fill in the blank: Somontano is less arid than the rest of Aragon, but well-drained soils help balance the increased _______.
rainfall
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What is the minimum planting density requirement in Somontano DO?
1,500 vines per hectare
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What are the aging classifications for wines in Somontano DO?
* Noble * Añejo * Viejo * Crianza * Clásico * Reserva * Gran Reserva
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Which grape varieties have been particularly successful in Somontano DO?
* Gewürztraminer * Riesling * Chardonnay * Cabernet Sauvignon * Merlot

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