Rioja DOCa
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Which region in Rioja has the largest vineyard area?

  • Rioja Oriental
  • Rioja Alta (correct)
  • Rioja Alavesa
  • Which region in Rioja is the smallest zone?

  • Rioja Alavesa (correct)
  • Rioja Alta
  • Rioja Oriental
  • Which region in Rioja lies to the east of the city of Logroño?

  • Rioja Alta
  • Rioja Oriental (correct)
  • Rioja Alavesa
  • What type of soils are found in the north west corner of Rioja Alta?

    <p>Calcareous clay soils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the altitude range of vineyards in Rioja Alavesa?

    <p>Up to around 700 m</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the original name of Rioja Oriental?

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

    What is the warmest and driest area in Rioja?

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

    What type of soils are found in the southern part of Rioja Oriental?

    <p>Ferrous clay soils</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What has made high altitude vineyards more viable in recent decades?

    <p>Climate change</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the current vineyard area in Rioja?

    <p>Around 64,000 ha</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which river runs through the Rioja region?

    <p>River Ebro</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mountain range protects Rioja from the worst of the Atlantic weather?

    <p>Sierra de Cantabria</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which side of Rioja gains some Mediterranean influence?

    <p>Eastern side</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which autonomous community do most of Rioja's vineyards lie?

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

    How long is the Rioja DOCa?

    <p>60 miles</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which province has a smaller number of vineyards in Rioja?

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

    Which zone in Rioja is known as Rioja Oriental?

    <p>Zone C</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which zone in Rioja is known as Rioja Alavesa?

    <p>Zone B</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which zone in Rioja is known as Rioja Alta?

    <p>Zone A</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which zone in Rioja is known as Rioja Oriental?

    <p>Zone C</p> Signup and view all the answers

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