Riesling, Rioja, Sherry, Port, Vinho Verde, and classification terms.
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- Primary white grape variety of German Riesling wines
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Riesling- What does Spatlese indicate in German wine classification?
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Late harvest wines, ripened longer than Kabinett, with more sweetness- What does Auslese indicate in German wine classification?
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Selected harvest of ripe grapes, naturally sweeter than Spatlese- What does Eiswein translate to in English?
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Ice wine, made from grapes frozen on the vine- Name the main German wine regions producing Riesling
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Moselle, Rhine, Rheingau, Rheinhessen, Pfalz- German Riesling is known for what type of acidity?
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High acidity, crisp and refreshing- What is the typical alcohol content of German Riesling?
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8 to 12 percent ABV- The Moselle is a famous German region for what wine?
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Riesling- In what country is the Rioja wine region located?
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Spain- What is the primary red grape of Rioja wines?
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Tempranillo- What does Joven mean when applied to Rioja wine?
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Young, unoaked or briefly aged in oak- What is the minimum oak aging requirement for Rioja Crianza?
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One year in oak, followed by at least one year in bottle- What is the minimum oak aging requirement for Rioja Gran Reserva?
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Two years in oak, followed by three years in bottle- How many subregions make up the Rioja wine region?
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Three: Rioja Alta, Rioja Alavesa, Rioja Baja- Rioja traditionally uses oak from what country?
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France and United States, though Spain oak is increasingly common
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