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Grapes, Winemaking & Wine Laws · 6 questions · 400 pts
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1
What is the principal red grape of Rioja?
A
Garnacha
B
Tempranillo
C
Graciano
D
Mazuelo
2
Which type of wine dominates production in Rioja?
A
White wine
B
Red wine
C
Rosé wine
D
Sparkling wine
3
Which three aging tiers are used to classify Rioja's red wines?
A
Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva
B
Joven, Clásico, and Superior
C
Básico, Añejo, and Supremo
D
Primero, Segundo, and Tercero
4
What oak type is associated with traditional Rioja style?
A
American oak
B
French oak
C
Slavonian oak
D
Hungarian oak
5
What is Rioja internationally known for in terms of winemaking?
A
Aging exclusively in steel tanks
B
Quick bottling with no barrel aging
C
Extended aging in oak barrels
D
Short fermentation with no wood contact
6
What classification does Rioja hold in Spain's wine law hierarchy?
A
DO – Denominación de Origen
B
VdlT – Vino de la Tierra
C
DOP – Denominación de Origen Protegida
D
DOCa – Denominación de Origen Calificada
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