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Tempranillo
Winemaking & Style · 6 questions · 400 pts
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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
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