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1
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where is Rioja DOCa?

A

in the north of Spain astride the Rio Ebro

named after the river Oja

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how many sub-zones are there in Rioja DOCa?

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3 sub-zones:

•Rioja Alta (continental)
•Rioja Alavesa (coolest and wettest)
•Rioja Oriental (Mediterranean)

Rioja Oriental was renamed in 2018 (used to be Rioja Baja)

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what are the main black grape varieties in Rioja DOCa?

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•Tempranillo
•Garnacha
•Graciano
•Mazuelo (Carignan)

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what styles of wines are produced in Rioja DOCa?

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•Tinto
•Blanco
•Rosado

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what kind of oak barrels are used in Rioja DOCa?

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mainly American oak barrels giving oak bouquet, coconut

but now other mixture of oaks are being used as well

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what are the main white grape varieties in Rioja DOCa?

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•Viura (Macabéo) principal
•Garnacha Blanca
•Malvasía

others: (must not exceed 50% of the blend)

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how are the white Rioja like?

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-could be dry or medium sweet
-old style was heavily oaked but newer styles are much fresher

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wines labelled as Rioja Blanco?

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100% single varietal white wines

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wines labelled as Rioja with no designated origin?

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blended wines from more than one zone, wines can be sold under the name of one of the three sub-zones, also under the name of one of the 145 municipalities within these sub-zones

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what is Viñedos Singula?

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single vineyard

•vineyard must be approved by regulatory board
•winery must have 10 years history working with the vineyard
•vines must be at least 35 years old
•grapes must be manually harvested
•100% of grapes must come from named vineyard
•wines must be produced, aged, and bottled at named winery
•the harvest of grapes destined for a single vineyard must be communicated to Consejo Regulador prior to harvest
•the arrival of this fruit, along with its weight must be entered to Tarjeta de Viticultor and submitted to Consejo Regulador for review

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what is Rioja Generico?

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wine is under 15 months old and has no other aging requirements (usually oak aging less than 3 months)

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what are the aging requirements for Rioja Crianza?

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Blanco/Rosado
•min 18 months (min 6 months in oak ), remainder may be in oak/bottle/stainless steel

Tinto
•min 2 years (min 1 year in oak)

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what are the aging requirements for Rioja Reserva?

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Blanco/Rosado
•min 2 years (min 6 months in oak), remainder must be in oak/bottle

Tinto
•min 3 years, (min 1 year in oak and 6 months in bottle)

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what are the aging requirements for Rioja Gran Reserva?

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Blanco/Rosado
•min 4 years (6 months in oak), remainder must be in oak/bottle

Tinto
•min 5 years (min 2 years in oak and min 2 years in bottle)

Reds only made in exceptional years

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what is Espumosos de Calidad de Rioja?

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Sparkling wines

•Traditional Method
•only hand harvest
•entire process of primary fermentation to labelling post disgorgement before release must take place in same location (wine may not be relocated or transported at any time)
•no additions, colouring or filtration
•Transfer Method is allowed for bottle sizes smaller than 750ml and larger than 3L

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16
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what is vintage sparkling wine called in Rioja?

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Espumoso de Calidad Gran Añada

(100% from stated vintage, must state vintage on labelled)

17
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what is the aging requirement for Espumoso de Calidad?

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min 15 months on lees from the date of tirage prior to disgorgement

18
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what is the aging requirement for Espumoso de Calidad Reserva?

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min 24 months on lees from the date of tirage prior to disgorgement

19
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what is the aging requirement for Espumoso de Calidad Añada?

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min 36 months on lees from the date of tirage prior to disgorgement

20
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when did Rioja got their DOCa status?

A

1991

first region to acquired DOCa

21
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what is Joven called in Rioja?

22
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For still white, rose, and red Rioja must be aged in this vessel.

A

Oak barrels (225L)

23
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What is the general climate of La Rioja?

A

Continental climate

24
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What mountain range creates a rain shadow in La Rioja?

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Cantabrian Mountains

25
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What mountain range divides Spain from France?

26
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What is the name of the river that flows through La Rioja?

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Ebro River

27
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What are the 3 main soil types found in La Rioja?

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  1. Calcareous clay
  2. Ferrous clay
  3. Alluvial
28
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What winemaking technique is common on Joven styles of Rioja?

A

Carbonic Maceration

29
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Name 5 important producers in La Rioja.

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  1. Marqués de Riscal
  2. Marqués de Cáceres
  3. Finca Allende
  4. Bodegas López de Heredia
  5. La Rioja Alta

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