Discover the Wines of Navarra
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Which region is situated directly to the north-east of La Rioja?

  • Valdizarbe
  • Navarra (correct)
  • Baja Montaña
  • Tierra Estella
  • What is the total area covered by the wine region, Navarra DO?

  • Half of the area (correct)
  • 60 miles
  • 11,000 ha
  • 100 kilometers
  • Which sub-region of Navarra DO is known for being cooler and wetter?

  • Valdizarbe
  • Ribera Alta
  • Ribera Baja
  • Baja Montaña (correct)
  • Which grape variety was the most planted in Navarra until around 40 years ago?

    <p>Garnacha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which grape variety is now the most planted in Navarra?

    <p>Tempranillo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which grape varieties were permitted in Navarra in the 1980s?

    <p>Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which grape variety is often made as a single varietal wine in Navarra?

    <p>Tempranillo</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sub-region of Navarra DO is progressively warmer, drier, and flatter?

    <p>Ribera Baja</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sub-regions of Navarra DO have influences from the Atlantic and the Pyrenees?

    <p>Baja Montaña, Valdizarbe, Tierra Estella</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were the deep-colored rosé wines in Navarra generally made from?

    <p>Garnacha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of oak is more typical for Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot in Navarra?

    <p>French oak</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the principal white grape in Navarra?

    <p>Chardonnay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which grape is considered to have the highest quality potential in Navarra?

    <p>Garnacha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which sub-regions in Navarra are known for producing lighter-bodied red wines with red berry fruit and medium (+) acidity?

    <p>Baja Montaña, Valdizarbe, and Tierra Estella</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the required maceration time for paler-coloured wines in Navarra?

    <p>3-4 hours</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of wines are still produced from Garnacha in Navarra?

    <p>Medium to deep coloured, dry rosé wines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of wines are matured in oak barrels for a year or more in Navarra?

    <p>Fuller-bodied, more concentrated wines</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which ageing categories are widely used in Navarra?

    <p>Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which grape is not commonly grown in Navarra?

    <p>Chenin Blanc</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which region is known for its DO/DOCa wines in Spain?

    <p>Rioja</p> Signup and view all the answers

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