Spain, Rioja

Question 1

Spain’s 1st DOC (1991)

Answer 1

La Rioja, Navarra, País Vasco

Question 2

3 subzones

Answer 2

• Rioja Alta (cool, elevation, Haro)
• Rioja Alavesa (warmer, Logroño)
• Rioja Baja (warmest)

Question 3

varietals

Answer 3

Red:

• Tempranillo
• Garnacha (=Grenache)
• Mazuelo (=Carignan)
• Graciano

White:

• Viura (=Macabeo)
• Malvasia
• Barnacha Blanca

Question 4

Mazuelo

Answer 4

= Carignan

widely planted throughout the western Mediterranean and across the globe

likely originated in Cariñena, Aragon

often used as a deep coloring component in blends

Question 5

Graciano

Answer 5

thrives in warm, arid climates

The wine produced is characterized by its deep red color, strong aroma and ability to age well.

Question 6

Rioja red aging classification

Answer 6

simply Rioja: < 1yr oak

crianza: 2yrs aging, 1yr oak

gran reserva: 2yrs oak, 3yrs bottle