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What is the region of Calatayud known for?

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Calatayud DO is known for its diverse wine styles and high-altitude vineyards.

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How many hectares are under vine in Calatayud as of 2023?

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3,500 hectares

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What styles of wine are produced in Calatayud?

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Blanco, Rosado, Tinto

Each style can be produced in various sweetness levels: Seco, Semiseco, Semidulce, Dulce.

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What grape varieties are authorized for Vino de Licor production in Calatayud?

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Garnacha Tinta, Macabeo, Moscatel de Alejandria

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What is the minimum alcohol content for Tinto wines in Calatayud?

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12.5%

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What is the aging requirement for Calatayud Superior wines?

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Must be aged for a minimum of 6 months in new or second use barriques and not released prior to 10 months after harvest.

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What is the minimum planting density in Calatayud?

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1,300 vines per hectare

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What is the maximum yield for white grapes in Calatayud?

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8,000 kg/ha, 70 liters/100 kg

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What does the designation ‘Viñas Viejas’ refer to in Calatayud?

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Wines must come from vineyards of at least 35 years of age.

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True or False: Calatayud wines can only be produced using local grape varieties.

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False

Numerous French and Spanish red grapes are permitted alongside local varieties.

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What is the primary soil type in Calatayud?

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Brown limestone

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What is the maximum yield for red grapes in Calatayud?

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7,000 kg/ha, 70 liters/100 kg

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What is the minimum alcohol content for Vino de Licor in Calatayud?

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15% (maximum 22%)

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Fill in the blank: The Calatayud DO was established in _______.

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1989

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15
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What must Calatayud Superior wines be composed of in terms of grape variety?

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At least 85% old vine Garnacha Tinta (minimum 50 years of age)

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What is the aging requirement for Vino de Licor in Calatayud?

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Must be aged for a minimum of 2 years, including at least 18 months in oak.

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What is the altitude at which most vineyards in Calatayud are planted?

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Above 500 meters

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What is the total area under vine in Campo de Borja as of 2023?

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6,810 hectares

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List the styles of wine produced in Campo de Borja.

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  • Blanco (Seco, Semiseco, Semidulce, Dulce)
  • Rosado (Seco, Semiseco, Semidulce, Dulce)
  • Tinto (Seco, Semiseco, Semidulce, Dulce)
  • Vino de Licor (Moscatel)
  • Vino Espumoso
  • Vendimia Tardía
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What is the minimum alcohol content for Blanco and Rosado wines in Campo de Borja?

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10%

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What is the minimum alcohol content for Tinto wines in Campo de Borja?

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11%

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What are the authorized grape varieties for Blanco wines in Campo de Borja?

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  • Macabeo
  • Moscatel de Grano Menudo
  • Moscatel de Alejandría
  • Chardonnay
  • Garnacha Blanca
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Verdejo
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What are the authorized grape varieties for Tinto wines in Campo de Borja?

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  • Garnacha
  • Tempranillo
  • Mazuela
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Syrah
  • Garnacha Tintorera
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What is the aging requirement for Vino de Licor in Campo de Borja?

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Must be aged for a minimum of 2 years, including at least 18 months in oak

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What are the principal soils found in Campo de Borja?

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Chalk and clay

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What is the maximum yield for white grapes in Campo de Borja?

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8,000 kg/ha, 70 liters/100 kg

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What is the maximum yield for red grapes in Campo de Borja?

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7,000 kg/ha, 70 liters/100 kg

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When was the DO Campo de Borja established?

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1980

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True or False: Garnacha is the dominant grape variety in Campo de Borja.

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True

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What is the range for minimum and maximum planting density in Campo de Borja?

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1,500 to 4,000 vines per hectare

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Fill in the blank: The appellation Campo de Borja is located due west of _______.

32
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What is the aging requirement for Tinto wines classified as Crianza in Campo de Borja?

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Aging requirements vary; specific duration not provided.

33
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What is the maximum alcohol content for Vino de Licor in Campo de Borja?

34
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What is the acquired alcohol content for Vendimia Tardía wines in Campo de Borja?

35
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What is the significance of Alfonso de Borgia in relation to Campo de Borja?

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He is the namesake for both Campo de Borja and the Italian Borgias, having been named pope in 1455.

36
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What types of wine have been noted for good value in Campo de Borja?

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Quality, good-value young reds

37
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What is the region of Cariñena DO?

38
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How many hectares were under vine in Cariñena DO as of 2015?

39
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What styles of wine are produced in Cariñena?

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  • Blanco (Seco, Semiseco, Semidulce, Dulce)
  • Rosado (Seco, Semiseco, Semidulce, Dulce)
  • Tinto (Seco, Semiseco, Semidulce, Dulce)
  • Vino de Licor
  • Vino Naturalmente Dulce
  • Vendimia Tardía
  • Vino Espumoso
  • Vino de Aguja (semi-sparkling)
40
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What grapes are authorized for Blanco wines in Cariñena?

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  • Principal: Chardonnay, Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo
  • Secondary: Parallada, Moscatel de Alejandría, Sauvignon Blanc, Verdejo, Cariñena Blanca
41
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What are the principal grapes for Tinto wines in Cariñena?

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  • Cariñena (Mazuela)
  • Garnacha Tinta
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Syrah
  • Tempranillo
42
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What is the minimum alcohol percentage for Tinto, Blanco, Rosado, and Vino de Aguja?

43
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What is the minimum alcohol percentage for Vino de Licor?

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15% (22% max.)

44
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What aging requirements are there for wines labeled as Noble, Añejo, Viejo, Crianza, Clásico, Reserva, and Gran Reserva?

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Aging in oak for varying minimum durations

45
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What does the term ‘Viñas viejas’ indicate?

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Minimum 20 year old vines

46
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What is the maximum yield for white grapes in Cariñena?

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9,000 kg/ha, 74 liters/100 kg

47
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What type of soils are predominantly found in Cariñena?

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Miocene clay soils, with gravel, brown limestone, and slate

48
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In what year was the Cariñena DO established?

49
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What grape variety has become the signature variety of Cariñena?

50
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What unique climate factor influences Cariñena’s viticulture?

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Cierzo wind

51
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What is the significance of old-vine Cariñena grapes?

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They offer unique potential with bold acidity and deep red fruit character

52
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What are the characteristics of Garnacha grown at higher elevations in Cariñena?

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  • Intense aromas
  • Strong acidity
  • Ripe dark fruit
53
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What is the focus of producers experimenting with in Cariñena?

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North-facing slopes and reducing yields to improve fruit quality

54
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True or False: Cariñena’s historical grape variety is no longer cultivated.

55
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Fill in the blank: Cariñena’s landscape is divided by the _______.

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Huerva River

56
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What is the maximum yield for red grapes in Cariñena?

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8,500 kg/ha, 74 liters/100 kg

57
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What type of wine is produced from the Moscatel de Alejandría, Garnacha Tinta, and Macabeo?

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Vino de Licor

58
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What is the effect of the terroir in Cariñena on its wines?

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Minerality and pronounced acidity

59
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What is the minimum planting density for vines in Cariñena?

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1,500 vines per hectare

60
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What is the maximum planting density for vines in Cariñena?

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4,000 vines per hectare

61
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What is the typical age of the finest old-vine Garnacha in Cariñena?

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Over 80 years

62
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What is the total area under vine in Somontano DO as of 2023?

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4,040 hectares

63
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List the styles of wine produced in Somontano DO.

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  • Blanco (Seco, Semiseco, Semidulce, Dulce)
  • Rosado (Seco, Semiseco, Semidulce, Dulce)
  • Tinto (Seco, Semiseco, Semidulce, Dulce)
  • Vino de Licor
  • Vino Espumoso
  • Vino Naturalmente Dulce
64
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What are the authorized white grape varieties in Somontano DO?

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  • Chardonnay
  • Gewürztraminer
  • Garnacha Blanca
  • Alcañón
  • Riesling
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Macabeo
65
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What are the authorized red grape varieties in Somontano DO?

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  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot
  • Tempranillo
  • Syrah
  • Garnacha Tinta
  • Moristel
  • Pinot Noir
  • Parraleta
66
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What is the minimum alcohol requirement for Blanco wines in Somontano DO?

67
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What is the minimum alcohol requirement for Tinto wines in Somontano DO?

68
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What is the minimum aging requirement for Vino de Licor in Somontano DO?

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24 months, including at least 18 months in oak

69
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What is the maximum yield for red grapes in Somontano DO?

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8,000 kg/ha, 70 liters/100 kg

70
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What type of soils are principal in Somontano DO?

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Limestone and clay

71
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In what year was Somontano DO established?

72
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True or False: Somontano DO is the most traditional in terms of grape variety compared to other Aragon DOs.

73
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Fill in the blank: Somontano is less arid than the rest of Aragon, but well-drained soils help balance the increased _______.

74
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What is the minimum planting density requirement in Somontano DO?

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1,500 vines per hectare

75
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What are the aging classifications for wines in Somontano DO?

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  • Noble
  • Añejo
  • Viejo
  • Crianza
  • Clásico
  • Reserva
  • Gran Reserva
76
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Which grape varieties have been particularly successful in Somontano DO?

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  • Gewürztraminer
  • Riesling
  • Chardonnay
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Merlot

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