Catalonia Flashcards by Adam Perkins

How many DOs and DOQs are there in Catalunya?

11 DOs

- 1 DOQ

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What are the main regions in Catalunya?

Priorat
Costers del Serge
Montsant
Penedès

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White grapes account for what percentage of all the grapes in Penedès ?

80%

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What are the main white grapes grown in Penedes?

Macabeo
Xarel-lo
Parellada
Chardonnay
Moscatel
Gewurztraminer
Sauvignon Blanc
Riesling

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What are the main red grapes grown in Catalunya?

Merlot (most planted)
Cabernet Sauvignon
Tempranillo
Pinot Noir
Syrah
Monastrell

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What are the 3 climatic zones of Penedès?

Penedès Marítim
Penedès Central
Penedès Superior

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What are the defining characteristics of the Penedès Marítim zone?

Sits between the coast and the hills of the coastal ranges
Low altitude
Warm maritime climate
Typically a source of full-bodied wines from late ripening grapes

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What are the defining characteristics of the Penedès Central?

Relatively flat plains between the coastal ranges and the inland mountains
Vineyards get up too 500m, giving the region some cooling influence

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What are the defining characteristics of the Penedès Superior?

vineyards are between 500-800m

- large diurnal range

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Can irrigation be used in Catalunya?

Yes, but only if the vines are suffering from water stress and the Consejo Regulador approves

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List all of the DOs found in Catalunya?

Alella DO
Catalunya DO
Cava DO
Conca de Barbera
Costers del Serge
Emporda
Montsant
Penedès
Pla de Bages
Tarragona
Terra Alta

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What is the local name for Tempranillo in Penedès?

Ull de Llebre

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How long has Priorat been making wine?

Since the 12th century

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Who planted the first wines in Priorat?

The Carthusian monks

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Who is credited with helping Priorat break out into the world stage?

Rene Barbier

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What are the 5 wines that helped put Priorat on the map?

Clos Mogador
Clos Dofí
Clos de L’Obac
Clos Martinet
Clos Erasmus

What is the climate for Priorat?

Warm Continental

What two mountain ranges protect Priorat?

Serra de Montsant

- Serra de Llaberia

What is the name of the river that runs thru Priorat?

Siurana

What is the common soil type in Priorat?

Ilicorella, slate based soils

What two grapes make up the majority of the plantings in Priorat?

Garnacha

- Cariñena

What are the three most planted international varieties planted in Priorat?

Cabernet Sauvignon
Merlot
Syrah

What are the two main white grapes used to make white wine in Priorat?

Garnacha Blanca

- Macabeo

What are the four classifications of that Priorat wines can qualify for?

Vi de Vila: must come from one of the 11 sub-zones
Vi de Paratge: wines must come from a single paratge, or lieu-dit. There are 459 spread out across Priorat
Vinya Classificada: A wine made from a single vineyard within a paratge; equivalent to a cru
Vinya Gran Classificada: A wine made from a single vineyard of exceptional merit within a paratge; equivalent to a Grand Cru

What are the requirements that producers in Priorat must meet to qualify for any of the four classifications?

- Must own the vineyard where the grapes are coming from, or have rented the land for at least 7 years - Each classification has its own regulations in terms of vine age, Garnacha and Cariñena, and maximum yields - Wines classified as Vinya Classificada or Gran Classificada involve critical recognition (as an outstanding wine brand) for over 5 years

How does Priorats Consejo Regulador certify the use of the term 'old vine'?

The grapes must come from vineyards that are at least 75 years old, or were replanted before 1945

True or False, Montsant is completely surrounded by Priorat?

False, Priorat is actually completely surrounded by Montsant

What are the two most planted grape varieties in Montsant?

- Cariñena | - Garnacha

What are the other widely planted red grape varieties in Montsant?

- Tempranillo - Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot - Syrah

How many growers are their in Montsant compared to the number of wineries?

- 700 growers | - 60 wineries

How much of the total production of Montsant is exported?

45% - Germany - USA - France - Switzerland - UK

Costers del Serge is made up how many different sub-zones?

How does Costers del Serge differ from the rest of Priorat?

It is more of a continental climate, as it is much more inland

Costers del Serge was originally planted by whom?

Manuel Raventós, who owned Codorníu

What are the grapes used to make white wine in Costers del Serge?

- Macabeo - Xarel-lo - Parellada - Chardonnay - Sauvignon Blanc - Garnacha Blanca

What are the grapes used to make red wine in Costers del Serge?

- Garnacha - Tempranillo - Cabernet Sauvignon - Merlot

How many ha are under vine in Costers del Serge, and what company owns one third of the plantings?

- 4,000 | - Raimat