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Chapter Eleven: Rioja and Priorat Flashcards

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What is the year that Rioja was promoted to a DOCa?

A

1991

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What is the location of the Rioja DOCs?

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North-central Spain, inland from the Cantabrian Mountains

Mostly in the autonomia of La Rioja, with some vineyards in Navarra and Basque country

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What is the main river that flows through the Rioja DOCa?

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Ebro River

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What are the three zones of the Rioja DOCa?

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Rioja Alta

Rioja Alavesa

Rioja Oriental (formerly Rioja Baja)

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What is the high-altitude, hilly area covering most of the western half of the Rioja DOCa?

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Rioja Alta

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What is the portion of the western half of the Rioja DOCa occupying most of the area north of the Ebro River?

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Rioja Alavesca

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What is the lower, flatter eastern portion of the Rioja DOCa, the hottest and driest of the zones?

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Rioja Oriental (formerly Rioja Baja)

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What are the 4 primary red grapes of the Rioja DOCa?

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Tempranillo

Garnacha

Mazuelo

Graciano

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What is the principal white grape of the Rioja DOCa?

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Viura

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What are the 6 minor white grapes of the Rioja DOCa?

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Chardonnay

Sauvignon Blanc

Malvasia

Verdejo

Garnacha Blanca

Maturana Blanca

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What is the grape variety often used in the production of Rioja Rose?

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Garnacha

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What is the sparkling wine produced in the Rioja DOCa?

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Vino Espumoso de Calidad de Rioja DOCa

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What are the traditional aging vessels used in Rioja?

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225-liter American oak barrels

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What is the traditional style of red Rioja?

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Highly tannic, extensive oak aging, meant for bottle-age for long periods; emphasis on earthiness, minerality, and “leathery” character

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What is the modern style of red Rioja?

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Single-vineyard, single-variety, approachable at a younger age

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What are the aging requirements for red Rioja Crianza?

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Min. 2 years total aging, including 12 months in oak

17
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What are the aging requirements for red Rioja Riserva?

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Minimum 3 years total aging, including 12 months in oak and 6 months in bottle

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What are the aging requirements for red Rioja Gran Riserva?

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Minimum 24 months in oak, 24 in bottle, total min. of 60 months

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What is the location of Priorato DOCs?

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In Catalonia, just inland from Barcelona, mountainous region about 18 miles/29 km from the Mediterranean

20
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What is the year that Priorat was promoted to DOCa?

A

2009

21
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What are the principal red grapes of the Priorato DOCa?

A

Garnacha and Cariñena (Carignan) are prominent

Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Syrah are allowed

22
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What are decomposed slate soils of Priorat called?

A

Llicorella

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What are the white grapes allowed for use in Priorat?

A

Garnacha Blanca

Macabeo

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