20 Questions
Which river runs through the Rioja DOCa region?
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
In which autonomous community are most of Rioja's vineyards located?
La Rioja
How many zones is Rioja divided into?
Three
Which province in the Basque Country has some vineyards in Rioja?
Alava
Which province has a smaller number of vineyards in Rioja?
Navarra
Which direction does the Rioja DOCa region run?
Northwest to Southeast
Which river is the largest in the region?
Ebro
What has been suggested due to the varied topography and soils in Rioja?
Re-mapping and renaming of Rioja's zones
Which zone in Rioja has the warmest and driest area?
Rioja Oriental
What is the largest zone in Rioja?
Rioja Alta
Which zone in Rioja lies to the west of the city of Logroño but to the north of the River Ebro?
Rioja Alavesa
Which zone in Rioja is at altitudes of 700 m and is relatively cool and wet?
Rioja Alta
Which zone in Rioja has vineyards located up to around 700 m and soils that are calcareous clay?
Rioja Alavesa
What was the original name for Rioja Oriental?
Rioja Baja
Which zone in Rioja is the smallest?
Rioja Alavesa
Which zone in Rioja lies to the east of the city of Logroño, both north and south of the Ebro?
Rioja Oriental
What is the total area of vineyards in Rioja?
Over 64,000 ha
What is the current production in Rioja?
Around 3 m hL
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