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Which region in Galicia has the largest DO in terms of production?
Which region in Galicia has the largest DO in terms of production?
How much wine was produced in Rías Baixas in 1991?
How much wine was produced in Rías Baixas in 1991?
How many hectares of vines are there in Rías Baixas?
How many hectares of vines are there in Rías Baixas?
How many grape growers farm the vines in Rías Baixas?
How many grape growers farm the vines in Rías Baixas?
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Which winery is the largest producer in Rías Baixas?
Which winery is the largest producer in Rías Baixas?
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What led to significant improvements in the quality of the wines in Rías Baixas?
What led to significant improvements in the quality of the wines in Rías Baixas?
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What is the annual rainfall in Rías Baixas?
What is the annual rainfall in Rías Baixas?
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What type of climate does Rías Baixas have?
What type of climate does Rías Baixas have?
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What type of soil is found in Rías Baixas?
What type of soil is found in Rías Baixas?
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What percentage of production in Rías Baixas is from the Albariño grape?
What percentage of production in Rías Baixas is from the Albariño grape?
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Which grape variety is well suited to the damp climate and has thick skins that make it less prone to damage from rot?
Which grape variety is well suited to the damp climate and has thick skins that make it less prone to damage from rot?
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Which grape variety is usually made as a single varietal wine in Rías Baixas?
Which grape variety is usually made as a single varietal wine in Rías Baixas?
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Which grape variety has mid-ripening, low acidity, and apple and peach flavors?
Which grape variety has mid-ripening, low acidity, and apple and peach flavors?
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Which subzone of Rías Baixas is the coolest and wettest area, generally producing wines with the highest acidity?
Which subzone of Rías Baixas is the coolest and wettest area, generally producing wines with the highest acidity?
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Which subzone of Rías Baixas is located along the River Miño as it reaches the ocean and its wines are often blends of Albariño, Loureira, Treixadura, and Caiño Blanco?
Which subzone of Rías Baixas is located along the River Miño as it reaches the ocean and its wines are often blends of Albariño, Loureira, Treixadura, and Caiño Blanco?
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Which subzone of Rías Baixas is inland from O Rosal and tends to produce wines that are riper in style with more peach fruit and slightly lower acidity?
Which subzone of Rías Baixas is inland from O Rosal and tends to produce wines that are riper in style with more peach fruit and slightly lower acidity?
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Which subzone of Rías Baixas is the newest and tends to produce inexpensive and mid-priced wines?
Which subzone of Rías Baixas is the newest and tends to produce inexpensive and mid-priced wines?
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What is the most common trellising system used in Rías Baixas?
What is the most common trellising system used in Rías Baixas?
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What is the typical fermentation method for white wines in Rías Baixas?
What is the typical fermentation method for white wines in Rías Baixas?
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What is the biggest market for Rías Baixas wine exports?
What is the biggest market for Rías Baixas wine exports?
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