Aging Requirements Flashcards
Rioja Vino Espumoso Calidad
15 months on the lees
Rioja Crianza Tinto
2 years, 1 in oak
Rioja Crianza Blanco/Rosado
2 years, 6 months in oak (remained may be in bottle, oak, or stainless steel)
Rioja Vino Espumoso Calidad Reserva
24 months on lees
Rioja Reserva Blanco/Rosado
2 years, 6 months in oak (remainder must be in bottle or oak)
Rioja Reserva Tinto
min 3 years, 1 in oak
Rioja Gran Reserva Tinto
5 years, 2 years in oak and at least 2 years in bottle
Rioja Gran Reserva Blanco/Rosado
4 years, 6 months in oak (remainer must be in bottle or oak)
Vino Espumosa Gran Añada
36 months on the lees
Ribera del Duero Crianza Rosado
min 18 months, including at least 6 months in oak (225L capacity)
Ribera del Duero Reserva
3 years, 1 year in oak
Ribera del Duero Gran Reserva
5 years, 2 years in oak and 3 years in bottle
Toro Crianza
2 years, 6 months in oak
Toro Reserva
3 years, 1 year in oak
Toro Gran Reserva
5 years, 18 months in oak
What styles are allowed regarding aging designations for Rioja vs Ribera del Duero vs Toro?
Rioja
Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva for tinto and blanco/rosado
Ribera del Duero
Crianza for Tinto and Rosado. Reserva and Gran Reserva for Tinto only.
Toro
Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva for Tinto only.