Spain - La Rioja Flashcards

1
Q

What river passes through Rioja DOCa?

A

Ebro river

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2
Q

What is Rioja DOCa named after?

A

The Oja tributary

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3
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What was the first DOCa?

A

Rioja

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4
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When was the first DOCa awarded?

A

1991

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5
Q

What is the main red grape of Rioja?

A

Tempranillo

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6
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What are Tempranillo’s traditional blending partners in Rioja DOCa?

A

Mazuelo (Carignan)

Graciano

Garnacha

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7
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What are the grapes that comprise at least 85% of Rioja DOCa wines?

A

Tempranillo

Mazuelo (Carignan)

Graciano

Garnacha

Maturana Tinta

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8
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What is the dominant white grape of Rioja DOCa?

A

Viura (Macabéo)

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9
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What are the primary white grapes of Rioja DOCa?

A

Viura (Macabéo)

Garnacha Blanca

Malvasía Riojano

Maturana Blanca

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10
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What are the red Crianza requirements in Rioja DOCa?

A

2 years of aging with 1 year in oak

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11
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What are the red Reserva requirements in Rioja DOCa?

A

3 years of aging with 1 year in oak

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What are the red Gran Reserva requirements in Rioja DOCa?

A

2 years in oak and 3 years in bottle

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13
Q

How large are Rioja DOCa casks?

A

225 liters

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14
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What are the white and rosé Crianza requirements in Rioja DOCa?

A

2 years of aging with 6 months in cask (remainder can be in stainless steel)

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What are the white and rosé Reserva requirements in Rioja DOCa?

A

2 years of aging with 6 months in cask

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16
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What are the white and rosé Gran Reserva requirements in Rioja DOCa?

A

4 years of aging with 6 months in cask

17
Q

What are the subzones of Rioja DOCa?

A

Rioja Alta

Rioja Alavesa

Rioja Baja