20 Questions
Which region in Rioja has the largest vineyard area?
Rioja Alta
Which region in Rioja is the smallest zone?
Rioja Alavesa
Which region in Rioja lies to the east of the city of Logroño?
Rioja Oriental
What type of soils are found in the north west corner of Rioja Alta?
Calcareous clay soils
What is the altitude range of vineyards in Rioja Alavesa?
Up to around 700 m
What was the original name of Rioja Oriental?
Rioja Baja
What is the warmest and driest area in Rioja?
Rioja Oriental
What type of soils are found in the southern part of Rioja Oriental?
Ferrous clay soils
What has made high altitude vineyards more viable in recent decades?
Climate change
What is the current vineyard area in Rioja?
Around 64,000 ha
Which river runs through the Rioja region?
River Ebro
Which mountain range protects Rioja from the worst of the Atlantic weather?
Sierra de Cantabria
Which side of Rioja gains some Mediterranean influence?
Eastern side
In which autonomous community do most of Rioja's vineyards lie?
La Rioja
How long is the Rioja DOCa?
60 miles
Which province has a smaller number of vineyards in Rioja?
Navarra
Which zone in Rioja is known as Rioja Oriental?
Zone C
Which zone in Rioja is known as Rioja Alavesa?
Zone B
Which zone in Rioja is known as Rioja Alta?
Zone A
Which zone in Rioja is known as Rioja Oriental?
Zone C
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