Tempranillo

Question 1

List the notable growing regions for Tempranillo in Spain

Answer 1

Catalunya DO
Rioja DOCa
Rivera del Duero DO

Question 2

Describe a typical range of a Catalunya DO Tempranillo

Answer 2

high volume,simple, fruity, ligh body

powerful and oak aged

Question 3

What is Tempranillo typically blended with and what does it do?

Answer 3

Garnacha

provides extra colour, tannin, and acidity

Question 4

Describe the growing conditions and climate of Ribera del Duero DO

Answer 4

further inland
mountainous
warm days, cool nights

Question 5

Describe a typical Ribera del Duero DO

Answer 5

full body

fresh black fruit

Question 6

What are the four labeling terms used to reflect th3e style and quality of wine in Spain

Answer 6

Joven
Crianza
Reserva
Gran Reserva

Question 7

Define Joven

Answer 7

typically young, fruity wines
no ageing requirements
typically released in the year following the vintage

Question 8

Define Crianza

Answer 8

must be aged in oak prior to release

gain secondary flavors (vanilla, smoke, cedar)

Question 9

Define Reserva

Answer 9

must be aged for extended periods of time before release (in oak and bottle)
final wines are complex
tertiary notes of dried fruit and mushrooms

Question 10

Define Gran Reserva

Answer 10

highest minimum ageing requirements

most pronounced secondary and tertiary aromas