The Wine Profile

1 In which country is Rioja located?

A Italy B Portugal C France D Spain

2 In which part of Spain is the wine region Rioja located?

A In central Spain, on the Castilian plateau B In northern Spain, in the Ebro river valley C In western Spain, near the border with Portugal D In southern Spain, close to the Mediterranean coast

3 Which climate type best describes Rioja as a wine region?

A Purely Mediterranean with warm, dry summers across the entire region B Maritime climate with cool summers and abundant rainfall year-round C Continental with Atlantic influence in the west and Mediterranean influence in the east D Tropical highland climate with heavy rainfall and high humidity

4 When does harvest typically take place in Rioja?

A June and July B September and October C January and February D April and May

5 Which river runs through Rioja and shapes the region's vineyard geography?

A The Duero river B The Guadalquivir river C The Ebro river D The Tagus river

6 What style of wine is Rioja internationally known for?

A Red wine, based on Tempranillo B Sparkling wine, based on Macabeo C Rosé wine, based on Garnacha D White wine, based on Albariño