10 wines to understand Rioja
Taste Rioja through ten questions, including its red and white wines and the effect of ageing. Record a different wine for each stage and use your notes to compare what you find.
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Tasting question Begin with Tempranillo
Notice the balance between fruit, acidity and tannin. Write down what you enjoy before looking at anyone else’s score.
- 02
Tasting question Compare a Crianza
Look for the Crianza wording on the label. Compare the impression of fruit and oak with your first bottle.
- 03
Tasting question Try a Reserva
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- 04
Tasting question Open a Gran Reserva
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- 05
Tasting question Find Garnacha in the blend
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Tasting question Open a white Rioja
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- 07
Tasting question Change the producer
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- 08
Tasting question Bring Rioja to dinner
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- 09
Tasting question Follow a vineyard name
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Tasting question Choose your own finale
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