The Wine Profile

1 What type of oak is traditionally used for aging Rioja wines?

A American oak B Japanese oak C Acacia wood D Cherry wood

2 How do tannins in Tempranillo typically feel in your mouth compared to Cabernet Sauvignon?

A Harder and more grippy than Cabernet Sauvignon B Almost no tannins at all, closer to a white wine C Softer and less grippy than Cabernet Sauvignon D Exactly the same tannic structure as Cabernet Sauvignon

3 What is true about the best Tempranillo wines when it comes to aging?

A They age less well than most other red wines B They can mature and improve for decades after bottling C They peak at exactly five years, then quality drops off D They should be drunk within a year to preserve the fruit

4 What colour does a young Tempranillo wine typically show?

A Pale straw yellow B Deep ruby red C Light pink D Amber orange

5 How do most people actually drink Tempranillo in everyday life?

A As a young, unaged red wine with no extended oak aging B As a Gran Reserva wine with many years of oak barrel aging C As a rosé wine, which is the most common style worldwide D As a sweet dessert wine, popular at Spanish restaurants

6 What body level does Tempranillo wine typically have?

A Very light bodied B Always extremely full bodied C Medium to full bodied D No body at all