20 Questions
Which of the following is a requirement for a wine to be labeled as Viñedo Singular (Single Vineyard)?
The vineyard must be hand harvested
In which region can the wines of many different communes be vinified in the same winery?
Burgundy
What is the minimum period of time in oak vessels required for a wine to be labeled as Gran Reserva in Rioja?
60 months
What is the minimum age of a vineyard required for a wine to be labeled as Viñedo Singular?
35 years
Which category of wine has no ageing requirement in Rioja?
Generic
What is the minimum total ageing time required for a red Reserva wine in Rioja?
36 months
What is the minimum time spent in bottle required for a white or rosé Reserva wine in Rioja?
24 months
What is the minimum total time spent ageing required for a white or rosé Crianza wine in Rioja?
6 months
What is the minimum time spent in barrel required for a red Crianza wine in Rioja?
12 months
What is the minimum time spent in barrel required for a white or rosé Gran Reserva wine in Rioja?
12 months
Which of the following is NOT true about the new wine regulations in Rioja?
Producers can now label their wines with the name of a single vineyard
What prompted the Consejo Regulador to review their regulations?
The proposal by ABRA to create a separate classification of Viñedos de Alava
What percentage of grapes can come from a vineyard outside the zone for wines labeled as Vino de Zona?
15%
What is the main change in the new wine regulations in Rioja?
The introduction of sub-zones
What is the minimum number of consecutive years that grapes must be sourced from a municipality to be labeled as Vino de Municipio?
10 years
What is the role of the Consejo Regulador in the wine industry in Rioja?
To review and approve wine regulations
What is the term used to refer to the geographical delimitations within Rioja?
PDO
Which of the following terms could NOT be mentioned on Rioja's wine labels before the new regulations?
Viñedos de Alava
What is the name of the association that proposed the creation of a separate classification of Viñedos de Alava?
ABRA
When were the new wine regulations in Rioja approved?
2017
Test your knowledge of Rioja's wine laws and regulations with this quiz. Learn about recent changes, sub-zones, labeling restrictions, and more.
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