Spain - Navarre

Question 1

how many DOs are there in this region?

Answer 1

1 DO: Navarra DO

1 DOCa: Rioja DOCa

Question 2

how many DO Pago in this region?

Answer 2

4 Pagos:

•Otazu
•Prado de Irache
•Arínzano
•Bolandin

Question 3

where is this region located?

Answer 3

near La Rioja overlapping Rioja Oriental district

Question 4

what is rosé wine called in this region?

Answer 4

rosado

Question 5

what kind of wine is produced in this region?

Answer 5

80% reds and rosado
20% whites

Question 6

how many districts in this region? What are they?

Answer 6

5 districts:

•Baja Montana
•Ribera Alta
•Ribera Baja
•Tierra Estella
•Valdizarbe

Question 7

what is the most planted varietal in this region?

Answer 7

Garnacha Tinta (Grenache)

(majority of vines replaced by Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot)

Question 8

what wine is this region most known for?

Answer 8

rosado that are made from Grenache truly stood out

Question 9

what are white varietals in this region?

Answer 9

Viura is the dominant variety

Malvasia and Chardonnay

Question 10

how is the wines in this region like?

Answer 10

red wines here are similar to Côtes du Rhône:

-medium dark colour
-high alcohol

Question 11

what is the aging requirement here?

Answer 11

Crianza: min aging 2 years (12 months in barricas and bottle)

same as Rioja
Reserva: min aging 3 years (12 months in barricas, 6 months in bottle)

Gran Reserva: min aging 5 years (2 years in barricas, 2 years in bottle)