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Rioja
Geography & Climate · 6 questions · 400 pts
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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
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