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La Rioja, Navarra, Basque Flashcards

1
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Rioja Blanco/ Rosado aging?

A

Crianza

18mo/ 6mo oak (remainder in oak, bottle, steel)

Reserva

24mo/6mo oak (remainder in oak or bottle)

Grand Reserva

48mo/ 6mo oak (remainder in oak or bottle)

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Rioja tinto aging?

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Crianza

24mo/ 12mo oak

Reserva

36mo/12mo oak/ 6mo bottle

Grand Reserva

60mo/ 24mo oak/ 24mo bottle

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Vino Espumosa Calidad aging?

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Vino Espumosa Calidad

15mo

Vino Espumosa Calidad Reserva

24mo

Vino Espumosa Calidad Gran Añada

36mo

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Rioja Viñedo Singular requirements?

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Vineyard must be approved by the regulatory board

Winery must have a 10 year history working with the vineyard

Vines must be at least 35 years old

Grapes must be manually harvested

100% of grapes must come from the named vineyard

Wines must be produced, aged, and bottled at named winery

The harvest of grapes destined for a single vineyard wine must be communicated to the Consejo Regulador prior to harvest

The Consejo Regulador may assume control of a vineyard destined to be singularly labeled from July 1st to ensure that it is not manipulated, and that it corresponds to the yield and farming requirements

The arrival of this fruit, along with its weight must be entered into the ‘Tarjeta de Viticultor’ and submitted to the Consejo Regulador for review

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Rioja Vinos de Municipio regulations?

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Grapes must come exclusively from the municipality (but 15% from neighboring municipalities may be allowed with 10 year history working with the vineyard)

Vinification, aging, and bottling must occur within the municipality

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Regulations for Rioja Vinos de Zona?

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Grapes must come exclusively from the zone (but 15% from neighboring zones may be allowed with 10 year history working with the vineyard)

Vinification, aging, and bottling must occur within the zone

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What are the authorized White Grapes of Rioja?

A

Viura

Chardonnay

Sauvignon Blanc

Verdejo

Malvasía

Garnacha Blanca

Tempranillo Blanca

Maturana Blanca

Turruntés

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What are the authorized Red Grapes of Rioja?

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Tempranillo

Garnacha

Mazuelo

Graciano

Maturana Tinta

min. 95% authorized red grapes (if destemmed),
min. 85% authorized red grapes (if whole clusters or whole berries are used)

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What are the Permitted Training Methods of Rioja?

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Cordon

(single or double)

“en vaso”

(bush vines)

“vara y pulgar”

(stick & thumb)

Double Guyot

(may be used for all white varieties except Viura, Malvasía, and Garnacha Blanca.)

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What are the subzones of Navarra DO?

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Tierra Estella, Valdizarbe, Baja Montaña

Ribera Alta

Ribera Baja

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Grape & Aging for Navarra Envejecido en Roble (VdL)?

A

min 85% Moscatel

min. 24 months, including at least 18 months in oak

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What is the aging for Navarra Crianza Tinto?

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min 24 months, including at least 9 months in oak

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13
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What is the aging for Navarra Roble?

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(Tinto only): min. 90 days in oak

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What are the authorized grapes for Navarra Blanco?

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Garnacha Blanca

Viura

Malvasía

Moscatel de grano menudo

Chardonnay

Sauvignon Blanc

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What are the authorized grapes for Navarra Tinto?

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Tempranillo

Garnacha Tinta

Graciano

Mazuelo

Cabernet Sauvignon

Merlot

Syrah

Pinot Noir

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16
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What 3 Vino de Pago are located in Navarra?

A

Arínzano (TE) 2007

Prado de Irache (TE) 2008

Otazu (V) 2009

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17
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What are the 3 DO of Basque Country?

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Bizkaiko Txakolina

Arabako Txakolina

Getariako Txakolina

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18
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What is the sole wine appellation of Asturias?

What are the principal grapes?

A

Cangas VCIG (2012)

Tinto

Albarín Tinto, Carrasquín, Verdejo Negro, Mencía

Blanco

Albarín

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19
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What are the 7 Rioja rivers that flow into the Ebro?

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(West to East)

Oja

Najerilla

Iregua

Leza

Jubera

Cidacos

Alhama

20
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What famous architect, who also designed The Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao, re-designed the Marquis de Riscal winery?

A

Frank Gehry

21
Q

The DO system was established in what year?

A

1932

22
Q

What are the PGI designations of Spain?

A

Viño de la Tierra

23
Q

What are the PDO classification of Spain?

A

Vino de Calidad de indicacion de Geographica

Denominacion de Origen

Denominacion de Origen Calificada

Vino de Pago

24
Q

What are the 2 DOCa regions of Spain?

A

Rioja

Priorat

25
Q

What does Joven indicate on a bottle of wine?

A

The wine has minimal to no oak influence

26
Q

What does Noble indicate on a bottle of Spanish wine?

A

Min. 18 mos in oak or bottle

27
Q

What does Añejo indicate on a bottle of spanish wine?

A

The wine has been aged min. 2 years in oak or bottle

28
Q

What does Viejo mean on a bottle of Spanish wine?

A

wine has been aged a min. of 3yrs in oak and demonstrates a marked oxidative character

29
Q

When did Pais Vasco offically become part of Spain?

A

1937

30
Q

What Sub region of Rioja is part of Pais Vasco?

A

Alavesa

31
Q

Which DO of Txakolina is furthest from the Ocean?

A

Arabako

32
Q

What is a Malla?

A

Wire cage on rioja bottles to prove authenticity

33
Q

When was Rioja Delcared a DOCa?

A

1991

34
Q

What mountain range marks the border between Rioja and the Atlantic?

A

Sierra Cantabria

35
Q

Synonym for Maturana Tinta

A

Trousseau

36
Q

Rose of Navarro has what special requirements?

A

Must be Saignee not pressed

37
Q

Name the tradtitional liqueur of Pais Vascos and Navarra

A

Pacharan

38
Q

What is the most notable alcoholic out put of Austurias?

A

Cider and Beer

39
Q

Who makes Reserva 904?

A

Rioja Alta

40
Q

Prado Enea is made which producer?

A

Muga

41
Q

Castilla Ygay is made by which Producer?

A

Marques de Murrieta

42
Q

Who makes La Poza de Ballesteros? What is it?

A

Artadi 100% tempranillo

43
Q

What are the top wines from Artadi?

A

La Poza de Ballesteros

Valdeginés

El Carretil

Pagos Viejos

Grandes Añadas

44
Q

What Cuvee from AAlto is only produced in the best years?

A

PS

Fruit from 60 to 100 year old vine

45
Q

Who makes Baron Chirel?

A

Marques de Riscal

* MS Saul (55 decks)

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