Aragon

Question 1

what are the DOs of Aragon?

Answer 1

• Campo de Borja DO
• Calatayud DO
• Cariñena DO
• Somontano DO

Question 2

styles of wine produced in Campo de Borja?

Answer 2

◦Blanco (Seco, Semiseco, Semidulce, Dulce)
◦Rosado (Seco, Semiseco, Semidulce, Dulce)
◦Tinto (Seco, Semiseco, Semidulce, Dulce)
◦Vino de Licor (Moscatel)
◦Vino Espumoso
◦Vendimia Tardía

Question 3

authorized grapes for Campo de Borja blanco?

Answer 3

Macabeo, Moscatel de Grano Menudo, Moscatel de Alejandría, Chardonnay, Garnacha Blanca, Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo

Question 4

authorized grapes for Campo de Borja tinto?

Answer 4

Garnacha, Tempranillo, Mazuela, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Garnacha Tintorera

Question 5

what is the name of the joint project in Rioja between Vega Sicilia and Rothschild?

Answer 5

Macan

Question 6

what does “Viñas Viejas” indicate in Calatayud?

Answer 6

min 35 year old vines

Question 7

What does Calatayud Superior indicate?

Answer 7

min. 85% old vine Garnacha Tinta (min. 50 years of age)

Question 8

authorized grapes for Calatayud Rosso?

Answer 8

Bobal, Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha Tinta, Mazuela, Merlot, Monastrell, Tempranillo, Syrah

Question 9

authorized grapes for Calatayud Blanco

Answer 9

Macabeo, Malvasía, Chardonnay, Garnacha Blanca, Gewürztraminer, Sauvignon Blanc, Moscatel de Alejandria

Question 10

wine styles produced in Calatayud?

Answer 10

◦Blanco (Seco, Semiseco, Semidulce, Dulce)
◦Rosado (Seco, Semiseco, Semidulce, Dulce)
◦Tinto (Seco, Semiseco, Semidulce, Dulce) ◾Blanco, Tinto, and Rosado wines may be produced by carbonic maceration
◾Blanco, Tinto, and Rosado wines may be dry, semiseco, semidulce, or dulce

◦Vino de Licor: only Garnacha Tinta, Macabeo, and Moscatel de Alejandria are authorized for fortified wine production.
◦Vino Naturalmente Dulce
◦Vino Espumoso
◦Vino de Aguja (semi-sparkling)
◦”Viñas Viejas”: old vine designation, wines must come from vineyards of at least 35 years of age
◦Calatayud Superior: min. 85% old vine Garnacha Tinta (min. 50 years of age)

Question 11

minimum alcohol for Calatayud Superior?

Answer 11

14%

Question 12

min and max alcohol for Calatayud vino de licor?

Answer 12

15% and 22%

Question 13

what are the aging requirements for Calatayud?

Answer 13

as for the basic requirements of Spain with 2 additional requirements:
Calatayud Superior- min 6 months in new or second use barriques, not released until 10 months after the harvest date
Vino de Licor- wines are aged a min of 2 years, including at least 18 months in oak

Question 14

what types of wine are produced in Cariñena DO?

Answer 14

◦Blanco (Seco, Semiseco, Semidulce, Dulce)
◦Rosado (Seco, Semiseco, Semidulce, Dulce)
◦Tinto (Seco, Semiseco, Semidulce, Dulce) ◾Blanco, Tinto, and Rosado wines may be produced by carbonic maceration
◾Blanco, Tinto, and Rosado wines may be dry, semiseco, semidulce, or dulce

◦Vino de Licor: Moscatel de Alejandría, Garnacha Tinta, and Macabeo only
◦Vino Naturalmente Dulce
◦Vino Espumoso
◦Vino de Aguja (semi-sparkling)

Question 15

authorized white grapes in Cariñena DO?

Answer 15

Chardonnay, Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo, Parallada, Moscatel de Alejandría

Question 16

authorized red grapes in Cariñena DO?

Answer 16

Cariñena (Mazuela), Garnacha Tinta, Cabernet Sauvignon, Juan Ibáñez, Tempranillo, Monastrell, Merlot, Vidadillo, Syrah

Question 17

wine types in Somontano DO?

Answer 17

◦Blanco (Seco, Semiseco, Semidulce, Dulce)
◦Rosado (Seco, Semiseco, Semidulce, Dulce)
◦Tinto (Seco, Semiseco, Semidulce, Dulce)
◦Vino de Licor
◦Vino Espumoso
◦Vino Naturalmente Dulce

Question 18

Authorized white grapes in Somontano DO?

Answer 18

Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Macabeo, Garnacha Blanca, Alcañón, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc

Question 19

Authorized red grapes in Somontano DO?

Answer 19

Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Tempranillo, Syrah, Garnacha Tinta, Moristel, Pinot Noir, Parraleta

Question 20

subzones of Rioja DOCa?

Answer 20

Rioja Alta (La Rioja), Rioja Baja (Navarra), Rioja Alavesa (Pais Vasco)

Question 21

wine styles of Rioja DOCa?

Answer 21

blanco, rosado, tinto

Question 22

red grapes of Rioja Tinta?

Answer 22

Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo, Graciano, Maturana Tinta

Question 23

what % of authorized grapes must be in the blend of Rioja Tinta if destemmed?

Answer 23

95%

Question 24

what % of authorized grapes must be in the blend of Rioja Tinta if whole cluster or whole berries are used?

Answer 24

85%

Question 25

what are the authorized grapes of Rioja Blanca?

Answer 25

Viura (min 51%)

Malvasía, Garnacha Blanca, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo, Tempranillo Blanca, Maturana Blanca, Turruntés

Question 26

aging for Rioja Crianza Blanco/Rosado

Answer 26

min. 2 years, including at least 6 months in oak (remainder may be in bottle, oak or stainless steel)

Question 27

aging for Rioja Crianza Tinto

Answer 27

min. 2 years, including at least 1 year in oak

Question 28

aging for Rioja Reserva Blanco/Rosado

Answer 28

min. 2 years, including at least 6 months in oak (remainder must be in bottle or oak)

Question 29

aging for Rioja Reserva Tinto?

Answer 29

min. 3 years, including at least 1 year in oak

Question 30

aging for Rioja Gran Reserva Blanco/Rosado

Answer 30

min. 4 years, including at least 6 months in oak (remainder must be in bottle or oak)

Question 31

aging for Rioja Gran Reserva Tinto

Answer 31

min. 24 months in oak and 36 months in bottle