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21 Cards in this Set
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Tempranillo is known as what in Spain?
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Tinto del Pais
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What are the autonomias of North Central Spain?
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1 La Rioja
2 Navarra 3 Alava |
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What is Spain premier wine region?
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Rioja DOCa
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What and where was the first DOCa created?
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Rioja
1991 |
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What are the classical characteristics of Rioja red wines?
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American oak
-Soft -Muted red fruit -firm acidity -DILL, VANILLA AND CEDAR <--signature characteristics |
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Carignan is known as what in Spain?
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Mazuelo
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How many sub-zones are there in Rioja
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3
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What are the sub-zones of Rioja?
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1 Rioja Alta
2 Rioja Baja 3 Rioja Alavesa |
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Traditional red grapes in Rioja must make up of how much of the blend?
How much if destemmed? |
85%
95% if destemmed |
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Aging for red Vino Joven in Rioja?
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None
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Aging for red CRIANZA in Rioja?
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2 years total
1 year in barrel |
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Aging for red RESERVA in Rioja?
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3 years total
1 year in barrel |
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Aging in red GRAN RESERVA in Rioja?
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5 years total
2 years in barrel |
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What varietal and quality of wine does RIOJA ALVASA produce?
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Tempranillo
Vino Joven |
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What is the dominant white grape of Rioja?
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Viura
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How long must white and rose CRIANZA and RESERVA age in Rioja?
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2 years
6 months in cask |
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How long must white and rose GRAN RESERVA age in Rioja?
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4 years
6 months in cask |
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What is the sub-zone that is ideal for Garnacha?
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Rioja Baja
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What grapes are best suited for Rioja Alta?
Red and white? |
Red: Tempranillo
White: Viura |
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Navarra DO is known for what style of wines?
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Roses
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What are the major red varietals of the Navarra DO?
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1 TEMPRANILLO
2 GARNACHA |
