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Wines have been produced in Rioja for 3,000 years since which group inhabited the Iberian Peninsula?

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The Phoenicians

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DOCa Rioja production area covers all of the La Rioja autonomous community. True or False?

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FALSE

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In which century was the Real Sociedad Económica de Cosecheros de Rioja created to protect Rioja’s reputation?

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18th century (1787)

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Which two men had the greatest influence over Rioja’s wine industry in the 19th century?

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Marqués de Murrieta
Marqués de Riscal

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La Rioja is Spain’s second smallest autonomous region. True or False?

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TRUE (The Balearic Islands are the smallest)

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What are the three zones of DOCa Rioja?

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Rioja Alavesa
Rioja Alta
Rioja Oriental

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What are three topographical features that affect the climate of Rioja?

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Mountain ranges (Sierra de la Demanda, Sierra de Cameros, Sierra de Cantabria)
the Ebro River
the northern coast (Bay of Biscay)

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Why is La Rioja called the Zone of Seven Valleys?

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There are seven tributaries which flow from the Sistema Ibérico into the Ebro River

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What is the name of the north/northwestern wind that affects Rioja?

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Cierzo

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What are the three primary soil types in DOCa Rioja?

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Calcareous clay
ferrous clay
alluvium

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Tempranillo, which is native to the Ebro River Valley, has always been king in Rioja. True or False?

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FALSE (historically, Garnacha Tinta was dominant)

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Name the three common blending partners of Tempranillo in Rioja.

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Garnacha Tinta
Mazuelo (Cariñena)
Graciano

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Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, and Verdejo are authorized grapes for Rioja vino blanco. True or False?

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TRUE

Plus Six Others

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What is “vara y pulgar?”

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Stick and Thumb Pruning
Alternates from year to year

Vara = Stick (Cane)
Pulgar = Thumb (Spur)

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What are “cosecheros?”

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Grape growers who produce a young red wine using a method similar to semi-carbonic maceration

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For vino tinto, if whole bunches are used, a minimum of 95% of red grapes must be used. True or False?

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FALSE (the minimum is 85%)

(95% if Destemmed)

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What percentage of red varieties must be used in the production of vino rosado?

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Min. of 25%

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Which DOCa Rioja zone is the smallest?

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Rioja Alavesa

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Which DOCa Rioja zone has the most diverse soil makeup?

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Rioja Alta

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Which DOCa Rioja zone is the warmest and driest?

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Rioja Oriental

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What are three requirements regarding the use of oak if a wine is to be labeled Crianza, Reserva, or Gran Reserva?

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1) 225-liter barrel
2) no oak chips or staves
3) time in oak must not be interrupted

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What is the regulated minimum time in bottle and time in barrel for a vino tinto Gran Reserva in Rioja?

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24 months in each

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What is the minimum time before release for a Rioja Reserva vino blanco or vino rosado?

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24 months

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What is the name of the Rioja wine label “security system?”

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Rioja Trustseal

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For a wine to be considered "Viñedos Singulares," the vines must be at least how old?
35 years
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For a wine to be considered as "Viñedos Singulares," yields should be what percentage lower than standard yields?
At least 20%
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For "Vinos de Municipio," what percentage of grapes may come from a neighboring village?
Up to 15%
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For "Espumosos de Calidad de Rioja," what is the lees aging time for the Reserva category?
24 months
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For "Espumosos de Calidad de Rioja," which three sweetness categories are authorized?
Brut Nature Extra Brut Brut
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A Rioja sparkling wine labeled "Gran Añada" must have a minimum of how many months sur-lie?
36 months
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Gran Añada sparkling wines are vintage only. True or False?
TRUE
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What three mountain ranges affect the climate of Rioja?
Sierra de la Demanda Sierra de Cameros Sierra de Cantabria Can’t Demand Cameros
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What is the Captial of Rioja?
Logroño
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When did Rioja become an autonomous region?
1982
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When did Rioja gain DOCa status?
1991
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Key years in Rioja (5)?
1925 - DO 1926 - Consejo Regulador 1980 - Named Rioja (was Logrono) 1982 - Became Autonomous 1991 - DOCa
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When was Rioja recognized as a DO?
DO in 1925 Consejo Regulador in 1926
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What Rioja zone is completely within Pais Vasco?
Alavesa
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What Rioja zone is shared with Navarra?
Oriental
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What is the only zone of Rioja that is entirely within the borders of La Rioja?
Alta
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Where is the Oja Valley?
Alta zone of Rioja One of seven valley tributaries to the Ebro
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What regions surround Rioja?
Pias Vasco - NE Navarra - NE Aragon - SE Castilla y Leon - S & E
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What is the highest peak in Rioja?
Monte San Lorenzo (In Sierra de la Demanda)
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Where does the Ebro originate?
Cantabria
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What are the seven valleys of Rioja?
JAN COIL Jubera Alhama Najerilla Cidacos Oja Iregua Leza
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What is the most predominate soil of Rioja?
Alluvium (Oriental, riverbed)
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What is the most widely planted grape of Rioja (W,R,Rose)?
Viura (Macabeo) - White Tempranillo - Red Garnacha - Rosado Garnacha was previously the #1 Red
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How many grapes are allowed for Rioja Blanco?
_One_ to all _Nine_
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What Rioja zone does garnacha dominate?
Oriental (the warmest zone)
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What is the order of events for Cosecheros?
Whole Grapes> Vat/Wood> Burst> Alcohol Ferm.> Foot Tramp.> Filter> Bottled
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What Rioja zone is well-known for coscheros?
Rioja Alavesa
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What are the Authorized White Grapes of Rioja?
**Viura** (Macabeo) Garnacha Blanca Tempranillo Blanco Verdejo Chard Sav Blanc Turruntés de Rioja (Albillo Mayor) Maturana Blanca Malvasia de Rioja
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What is the most historic zone of Rioja?
Alta
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What zone of Rioja has the largest vineyard plantings?
Alta
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What is the hottest zone of Rioja?
Oriental (also lowest elevation)
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What is *Barrio de la Estación*?
An enclave of Haro with a high concentration of Rioja’s oldest wineries.
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What is a synonym for mazuelo?
Cariñena
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What is the minimum red grape(s) used if: 1. Destemmed 2. Whole Cluster
1. Destemmed Min. 95% 2. Whole Cluster Min. 85%
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What are the four ageing "levels" of Rioja?
-Generico -Crianza -Reserva -Gran Reserva
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What are the rules for aging Rioja if labeled Crianza-Gran Res? (Not aging time)
-225l Barrels (No chips or staves) -Time Uniterrupted -Blanco and Rosado MUST have approval from Consejo Regulador -if white added: Destemmed Max 5% Whole Cluster Max 15%
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What does Generico guarantee?
Vintage and Origin Only
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What are the ageing req. for Rioja *Tinto* Crianza?
Released Third Year 12 Months Oak "0" Bottle 12-0-3(6)
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What are the ageing req. for Rioja Tinto Reserva?
12 Months Oak 6 Months Bottle 36 Total Months 12-6-36
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What are the ageing req. for Rioja Tinto Gran Reserva?
60 Total Months 24 Months Oak 24 Months Bottle 24-24-60
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What are the ageing req. for ALL Rioja Blanco and Rosado levels?
All = 6 Months Oak, 0 Bottle Crianza = 0 Months Total Reserva = 24 Months Total Gran Reserva = 48 Months Total
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What percentage of Riojas fall into each aging "level"?
Generico 40% Crianza 40% Reserva 18% Gran Reserva 2%
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What is Vinedos Singulares?
Single Vineyard Wine Classification (2017)
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What are the req. for Vinedos Sinulares?
Single Vineyard 10 Year Contract Hand Harvested Production Traceability Yields at least 20% Lower than DOCa 35 Year Old Vines
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What is a Vino de Municipo?
"Village" wine (1999)
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What are the req. for Vino de Municipo?
Winery must be from stated Village Min. 85% from stated Village (Max. 15% other) 10 Year Contract Production Traceability
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What is a Vino de Zona?
Wine from one of the Rioja zones (1998) Min. 85% from stated Zone (Max. 15% other) 10 Year Contract Production Traceability Alavesa and Alta are most common
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What is the sparkling wine of Rioja designation name?
Espumosos de Calidad de Rioja (2017)
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What are the requirements for Espumosos de Rioja?
All authorized grapes are allowed 11-13% ABV Trad. Method Rose = Min. 25% Red Grapes Min. 15 Months Sur Lie Min. 24 = Reserva Min. 36 + Vintage = Gran Anada
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How much Rioja is tinto?
90%
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What are the climates of Rioja?
Continental w/ some Maritime in Alta and Alavesa Continental w/some Mediterraean in Orietnal
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What is Valles de Sadacia?
VT (Vino de la Tierra) of Rioja White Only Based on two Moscatels and others
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What are the two wine regions of La Rioja?
Rioja DOCa Valles de Sadacia VT

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