Catalonia Flashcards
Soil of best vineyards in Priorat
Li corella, mix of black slate and quartzite
Traditional grapes in Priorat DOCa
Garnacha and Carinena
Name 5 original “Clos” of Priorat
Clos Mogador, Alvaro Palacios Clos Dofi, Clos Erasmus, Clos de I’Obac, Clos martinet
Grapes of Monstant DO
Garnacha and Carinena dominant
Spanish version of bin de liqueur in Tarragona DO
Fortified rancio or mistella
Districts of Penedes DO
Baix Penedes, Medio Penedes, Alt Penedes
Main production of Penedes DO
95% of Cava produced in the region
Grapes of Cava
Parellada, Xarel-Lo, Macabeo, Chardonnay
Red grape of Medio Penedes
Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo)
Grapes of Baix Penedes
Garnacha and Monastrel
Name birthplace of Cava
San Sadirni d’Anoia lies in Alt Penedes
Name world largest producer of sparkling wines
House Freixenet, Codorniu second in size
Grapes of Cava DO
Parellada, Xarel-Lo, macabeu, Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, Garnacha Tinta, Monastrel, Trepat, Malvasia (Subirat)
Requirements of aging for Cava
9 months on lees for basic bottlings, 15 months for Reserva and 30 months for gran Reserva
Grape of Alella DO
Xarel-Lo locally known as Pansa Blanca producing dry white wine