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Which type of wine has no ageing requirement?
Which type of wine has no ageing requirement?
What is the minimum total time spent in barrel for Reserva red wines?
What is the minimum total time spent in barrel for Reserva red wines?
Which region is known for commonly using American oak in winemaking?
Which region is known for commonly using American oak in winemaking?
What is the minimum time ageing requirement for Gran Reserva white wines?
What is the minimum time ageing requirement for Gran Reserva white wines?
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Which term is used for red wines matured in oak for an unspecified duration?
Which term is used for red wines matured in oak for an unspecified duration?
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Which type of wine is typically released young with minimal oak ageing?
Which type of wine is typically released young with minimal oak ageing?
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Which region is known for producing very good quality rosés at mid- and premium price points?
Which region is known for producing very good quality rosés at mid- and premium price points?
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What is the minimum time ageing requirement for Crianza white wines?
What is the minimum time ageing requirement for Crianza white wines?
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Which term is increasingly used for red wines matured in oak for an unspecified duration?
Which term is increasingly used for red wines matured in oak for an unspecified duration?
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Which type of wine is made through longer periods of skin contact to achieve deeper color?
Which type of wine is made through longer periods of skin contact to achieve deeper color?
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Which type of fermentation is commonly used to enhance the fruity character of inexpensive and mid-priced young red wines in Spain?
Which type of fermentation is commonly used to enhance the fruity character of inexpensive and mid-priced young red wines in Spain?
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What is a common practice for premium red and white wines in Spain?
What is a common practice for premium red and white wines in Spain?
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What is often done to enhance the texture of white wines in Spain?
What is often done to enhance the texture of white wines in Spain?
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What is the maximum capacity of oak vessels allowed by the national legislation in Spain?
What is the maximum capacity of oak vessels allowed by the national legislation in Spain?
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What is the purpose of using cultured yeasts in winemaking in Spain?
What is the purpose of using cultured yeasts in winemaking in Spain?
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Which type of wines in Spain are often matured in oak?
Which type of wines in Spain are often matured in oak?
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What are the terms Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva used to indicate in Spain?
What are the terms Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva used to indicate in Spain?
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What is the maximum capacity of oak vessels allowed by individual DOs in Spain?
What is the maximum capacity of oak vessels allowed by individual DOs in Spain?
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What is the purpose of fining and/or filtration in winemaking in Spain?
What is the purpose of fining and/or filtration in winemaking in Spain?
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What are concrete tanks and amphorae used for in winemaking in Spain?
What are concrete tanks and amphorae used for in winemaking in Spain?
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