Tempranillo

Question 1

What is the visual appearance of Rioja wine?

Answer 1

Ruby color, moderate-minus to moderate concentration

Question 2

What is the intensity of aromas/flavors in Rioja wine?

Answer 2

Moderate-plus intensity

Question 3

Name three types of fruit aromas/flavors found in Rioja wine.

Answer 3

• Tart/sweet red fruit
• Sour Asian plum
• Dried plum

Question 4

What additional characteristics can be found in gran reserva styles of Rioja?

Answer 4

Significant oxidation and Brettanomyces

Question 5

What floral notes are present in Rioja wine?

Answer 5

Red and dried flowers

Question 6

Identify two herbal notes found in Rioja wine.

Answer 6

• Tobacco
• Dill

Question 7

List three other unique aromas/flavors in Rioja wine.

Answer 7

• Sweet and sour sauce
• Iodine
• Leather

Question 8

What earth characteristics are noted in Rioja wine?

Answer 8

Moderate to high minerality, baked earth, clay, compost

Question 9

What is the oak treatment in Rioja wine?

Answer 9

Low to moderate use of new American or mixed American/French barrels

Question 10

What flavors are associated with the oak aging in Rioja wine?

Answer 10

• Vanilla
• Coconut
• Dill
• Cumin
• Curry
• Fenugreek
• Sandalwood

Question 11

Describe the structure of Rioja wine.

Answer 11

Dry, moderate-plus body, elevated tannin, moderate to elevated acidity, moderate to elevated alcohol