Cataluña Flashcards
1
Q
What is the climate?
A
-mediterranean
-bright sunny summers
-mild winters, mod rainfall throughout year
2
Q
Where can the vys be?
A
-range from coast- higher altitudes inland
-200-300m/700-800m
= cool summer nights= more intense flavours, higher acidity
3
Q
What are the soils?
A
-alluvial and clay soils= lower alts
-stony clay and granite= higher alts
-all soils= poor nutrients, adequate drainage and water retention= good
4
Q
What is macabeo like from higher alts?
A
-more flavour and acidity than sea level
=age well in bottle
5
Q
Why is this good location for Cava?
A
-myriad of blending opportunities
= prime location
6
Q
What are the main towns?
A
-Sant Sadurni d’Anoia
-Vilafranca de Penedes
