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where is Ribera Del Duero DO?

A

approximately 62 miles (100km) west of southern part of Rioja on the River Duero

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what’s the altitude of Ribera Del Duero DO?

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2300-2800ft (700-800m)

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what is the hazard here in Ribera Del Duero DO?

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late spring frost

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what is the climate in Ribera Del Duero DO?

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hot summers and cold winters

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what highest quality red wines are produced here in Ribera Del Duero DO?

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•Vega Sicilia
•Dominio de Pingus
•Pesquera

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what are the aging requirements for Ribera Del Duero DO red wines?

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•Crianza: min 24 months , including 12 months in oak

•Reserva: min 36 months, including 12 months in oak

•Gran Reserva: min 60months, including 24 months in oak

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what is Tempranillo called in Ribera Del Duero DO?

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Tinto del Pais

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what are the aging requirements for Ribera Del Duero DO white/rosé wines?

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•Crianza: min 18 months, including 6 months in oak

•Reserva: min 24 months, including 6 months in oak

•Gran Reserva: min 48 months, including 6 months in oak

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where is Rueda DO located?

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west of Ribera Del Duero DO
(have a similar climate, situated at 2400 ft (730m))

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when did Rueda DO got their status?

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1980 (first DO in *Castilla y León)

1992 white wines regulations (Verdejo)

2001 red wines permitted

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what is Rueda DO famous for?

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best white wine producing regions of Spain
(main region in Spain for Verdejo grapes)

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what are the grape varieties in Rueda DO?

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white:
principal: Verdejo, Sauvignon Blanc
others: Viura, Viognier, Chardonnay, Palomino Fino

red:
principal: Tempranillo
others: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Garnacha Tinta, Syrah

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what is Rueda blanco?

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at least min 50% Verdejo/Sauvignon Blanc

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what is Rueda Superiore?

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min 85% Verdejo

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what is Rueda Espumoso?

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at least 75% Verdejo/Sauvignon Blanc, and vintage must stated

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where is Toro DO located?

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a small DO situated astride the River Duero, west of Rueda DO

17
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what are the grape varieties here in Toro DO?

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white:
•Verdejo, Malvasía, Muscat à Petit Grain

red:
•Tinta de Toro (Tempranillo), Garnacha

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