Spain-Rioja

Question 1

In which year were established ‘Consejos Reguladores’ for the major regions of Rioja, Jerez’ & Malaga?

Answer 1

1930

Question 2

Name the producer that brought stainless steel and temperature-controlled fermentations in to Catalonia?

Answer 2

Miguel Torres in 1960

Question 3

Which are the highest tiers of quality wine, equivalent to EU’s Protected Designation of Origin (DOP) status in Spain?

Answer 3

*Denominacion de Origen DO

*And the superior (Denominacion de Origen Calificada DOCa)

Question 4

Name the lowest tier for quality wine, that falls within the EU’s Protected Geographical Indication, in Spain?

Answer 4

Vino de la Tierra (VDIT)

Question 5

What does (Vinos de Pago) estate represent in Spain?

Answer 5

Theoretically, superior appellation to the basic DO, with stricter regulations.

Question 6

Which are additional aging terminologies that any DOP may use

Answer 6

*Noble: min of 18 months aging in cask, of less than 600 L or bottle.

*Anejo: min of 24 months aging in cask, of less than 600 L or bottle.

*Viejo: min of 36 months aging in cask, of less than 600 L or bottle.

Question 7

Name the Mountains that is located to the north-east which divide France & Spain?

Answer 7

Pyrenees Mountains.

Question 8

Name the Mountains located to the north-west in Spain?

Answer 8

Cantabrian Mountains.

Question 9

Name the main river passing trough the region of Rioja?

Answer 9

Ebro River.

Question 10

After which tributary was named the Rioja region?

Answer 10

• Oja river

Question 11

Which region in Spain where first to receive DOCa status?

Answer 11

Rioja DOCa in 1991, wine producing area for 2000 years.

Question 12

Which is the most planted red grape in Rioja & Spain?

Answer 12

Tempranillo

Question 13

Name the traditional blending partner grapes of Tempranillo?

Answer 13

Mazuelo (Carignan)
Graciano
Garnacha
Maturana Tinta.
*Rioja blend must contain min of 85% of the grapes above.

Question 14

Name the dominant white grape of Rioja?

Answer 14

Viura- (known elsewhere as Macabeo)

Question 15

Name the white grapes permitted in white blends of Rioja? (9)

Answer 15

Viura
Garnacha Blanca
Malvasia Riojano
Maturana Blanca
Chardonnay
Tempranillo Blanco
Sauvignon Blanc
Turruntes
Verdejo

Question 16

What are aging requirements for red & white Rioja, Crianza, Reserva, & Grand Reserva?

Answer 16

*Crianza=min of 2 years total, at least 1 year in oak.

*Reserva=min of 3 years total, at least 1 year in oak.

*Grand Reserva=min of 5 years total, at least 2 years in oak & 2 years in bottle.

*White Crianza=min of 18 months total, 6 months in oak.
*White Reserva=min of 2 years total, 6 months in oak.
White Grand Reserva= min of 4 years total. 6 months in oak.

Question 17

Name the 3 sub-zones of the Rioja region?

Answer 17

Rioja Alta
Rioja Alavesa
Rioja Oriental

Question 18

Give an example of 2 well known Rioja producers?

Answer 18

1.Marques de Riscal
2.Muga

Question 19

How ‘single vineyard’ wines are labeled in Spain?

Answer 19

Vinedos Singulares

Question 20

How is called the category for traditional method sparkling wine, added in 2018?

Answer 20

Vino Espumoso de Calidad

Question 21

What are the styles allowed for Vino Espumoso de Calidad category?

Answer 21

Brut Nature
Extra Brut
Brut

Question 22

What are the aging requirements for Vino Espumoso de Calidad?

Answer 22

*Vino Espumoso= 15 months lees aging.

*Vino Espumoso Reserva= 24 months lees aging.

*Vino Espumoso Gran Anada= 36 months lees aging. Also must be produced from a single vintage fruit, and the date must be stated on the label.