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Which grape variety is the most important in Rueda?
Which grape variety is the most important in Rueda?
What style of wine was traditionally produced in Rueda, but is no longer favored by consumers?
What style of wine was traditionally produced in Rueda, but is no longer favored by consumers?
Which winery played a significant role in transforming Rueda's winemaking style?
Which winery played a significant role in transforming Rueda's winemaking style?
What is the climate like in Rueda?
What is the climate like in Rueda?
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What is the altitude of the vineyards in Rueda?
What is the altitude of the vineyards in Rueda?
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What is the soil composition in Rueda?
What is the soil composition in Rueda?
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Which grape variety is often blended with Verdejo in Rueda?
Which grape variety is often blended with Verdejo in Rueda?
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What are the characteristics of Verdejo wines in Rueda?
What are the characteristics of Verdejo wines in Rueda?
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What type of trellising is commonly used in new vineyards in Rueda?
What type of trellising is commonly used in new vineyards in Rueda?
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Which grape variety is not mentioned as being grown in Rueda?
Which grape variety is not mentioned as being grown in Rueda?
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Which grape variety must Rueda wines contain at least 85% of to be labeled as either Verdejo or Sauvignon Blanc?
Which grape variety must Rueda wines contain at least 85% of to be labeled as either Verdejo or Sauvignon Blanc?
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What is the main competition for red wines produced in Rueda?
What is the main competition for red wines produced in Rueda?
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What is the main reason for harvesting grapes at night in Rueda?
What is the main reason for harvesting grapes at night in Rueda?
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What is the most common method of fermentation used in Rueda's white wine production?
What is the most common method of fermentation used in Rueda's white wine production?
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Which country is NOT one of the top export markets for Rueda wines?
Which country is NOT one of the top export markets for Rueda wines?
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What is the main reason for the exponential growth in vineyard area in Rueda in the last twenty years?
What is the main reason for the exponential growth in vineyard area in Rueda in the last twenty years?
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What is the common characteristic of mid-priced wines in Rueda?
What is the common characteristic of mid-priced wines in Rueda?
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What percentage of the total sales of Rueda wines in 2018 were exported?
What percentage of the total sales of Rueda wines in 2018 were exported?
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What is the main reason for some very old bush vines not being grubbed up in Rueda?
What is the main reason for some very old bush vines not being grubbed up in Rueda?
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What is the main reason for using cultured yeasts in Rueda's white wine production?
What is the main reason for using cultured yeasts in Rueda's white wine production?
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