Cataluna Flashcards
What is the unique soil type of DOQ Priorat?
Illicorella (quartz rich slate)
What limestone based silty loam called in DO Montsant?
Panal
What is the primary wine style of DOQ Priorat?
Tinto - 95%
Compared to Champagne and Cremant, what are the characteristics of Cava?
- Lower adicity
- Heavier on palatte
- Less autolytic
- Hint of fennel and/or herbs
Which wine region has the oldest soils in Cataluna?
DOQ Priorat
What a small group of producers in Penedes organized a grouip to emphasize terror driven sparlking wines?
CORPINNAT (Collective European Blend)
What river bisects DOQ Priorat region?
Siurana River
What are the requirements of Vinyes Velles (Old Vines) in DOQ Priorat?
Grapes must come from plots which are at least 75 years old or which were planted prior to 1945
What are the requirements to be labeled as Terra Alta Garnaxta Blanca?
- Minimum vintage rating of “very good”
- A series of quality standards be met
will have a numbered back label assuring their quality by Consejo Regulador
Which DO is the birthplace of Cava?
DO Penedes
Name three “premium” cavas
- Reserva
- Gran Reserva
- Cava de Paraje Calificado
What is the first classification in the world for 100% organic sparkling wines introduced in DO Penedes?
Classic Penedes
What is the climate of Cataluna?
Mediterranean
List Cava sweetness levels in order of dryness i.e. the driest is at the top
- Brut Nature
- Extra Brut
- Brut
- Extra Seco
- Seco
- Semi Seco
- Dulce
What year DOQ Priorat receive its designation?
2009
True or False
DO Cava can only be made from the three grapes - Xarel.lo, Macabeo and Paralleda
False
small amounts of other authorized grapes can be added
What is “Els Noms de la Terra”?
Replace the previous Vi de Finca category inspired by the Burgundy System in DOQ Priorat
What are wine styles of DO Emporda?
Tinto - 58%
Blanco - 24%
Rosado - 15%
What are “Brisats”?
Orange Wines
What can Tramontana do to the grapres near harvest?
Can dessicate and concentrate flavors and sugar if not pushed to extreme
What grape is the focus of DO Terra Alta?
Garnatxa Blanca (Garnacha Blanca) becoming the representative of DO Terra Alta
What grape (white) produces exceptional quality in Cataluna?
Garnatxa Blanca/Garnacha Blanca
What is the climate of DO Penedes?
Mediterranean
What are the five requirements of Classic Penedes?
- 100% organic grapes
- All grapes sourced in DO Benedes
- Method tradicional
- All winemakings and bottling done in cellars registered with the DO
- Min 15 months on lees agines (same as
Cava Reserva)