Rioja sommelier quiz

Rioja sommelier quiz at Introductory level: 10 questions, every answer explained. Tempranillo, oak aging and sub-regions — master Spain's most famous wine region. Try one question, then the rest with CRU Quiz.

Written by Alper Billik — Advanced Sommelier (Court of Master Sommeliers, 2019).

10 questions at Introductory Sommelier level, each with the answer and a short explanation.

Try one: What is the dominant red grape variety in Rioja? A) Garnacha B) Graciano C) Tempranillo D) Mazuelo

Answer: C) Tempranillo. Tempranillo is the dominant grape in Rioja, offering red fruit, spice and structure.

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