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Sommelier

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Rioja got its name from ________.
  1. Rojo or red, which is the color of the famous grape Tempranillo.
  2. Francis Rioja, an explorer in the 14th century who landed in the region.
  3. Las Rios Montañas, the mountain region bordering what is now Rioja.
  4. The Oja River.
Explanation
Answer: D - Rioja got its name from the Oja River. Rioja is situated near the Ebro Valley, and one of the rivers is called Oja, from which Rioja got its name. Rioja is most famous for its Tempranillo.
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