What 2 wine making techniques is Rioja Alaves known for?
Carbonic Maceration
Barrel aging
What are Chozos?
Small bee hive shaped sheds made for storing tools, resting, and protecting vineyards
Where is the Najera Valley sub region?
Rioja Alta
What part of Rioja are the Yerga Mountains?
Rioja Baja
What is the synonym for Mazuelo?
Carignan
adds acidity and tannin to Reserva and Gran Reserva wines
Simple description of Rioja wine?
Cherry scented fruit
aromas of vanilla - oak driven
pale color, soft tannin,
leather, mushroom