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Spain, Rioja Flashcards

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Spain’s 1st DOC (1991)

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La Rioja, Navarra, País Vasco

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3 subzones

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  • Rioja Alta (cool, elevation, Haro)
  • Rioja Alavesa (warmer, Logroño)
  • Rioja Baja (warmest)
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varietals

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Red:

  • Tempranillo
  • Garnacha (=Grenache)
  • Mazuelo (=Carignan)
  • Graciano

White:

  • Viura (=Macabeo)
  • Malvasia
  • Barnacha Blanca
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Mazuelo

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= Carignan

widely planted throughout the western Mediterranean and across the globe

likely originated in Cariñena, Aragon

often used as a deep coloring component in blends

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Graciano

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thrives in warm, arid climates

The wine produced is characterized by its deep red color, strong aroma and ability to age well.

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Rioja red aging classification

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simply Rioja: < 1yr oak

crianza: 2yrs aging, 1yr oak

gran reserva: 2yrs oak, 3yrs bottle

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