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1
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What 2 grapes dominate plantings in Cataluña?

A

Garnacha Tinta and Mazuelo

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What is the 3rd most common red varietal in Cataluña?

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Ull de Llebre. (Tempranillo)

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What are the 2 common international red varietals in Cataluña?

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Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon

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What is the top white grape of Cataluña?

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Garnacha Blanc / Garnatxa Blanca

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What are the 2 common international white varietals in Cataluña?

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Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay

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6
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What are the 3 primary grapes for Cava

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Xarel.lo
Parellada
Macabeo

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7
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What borders onto Cataluña?

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France & Andorra - north
Aragón - west
Valencia - south
Mediterranean - west

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8
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What are the 4 provinces of Cataluña?

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Lérida - inland
Girona - northeast coast
Barcelona - middle coast
Tarragona - south coast

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9
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What is the capital of Cataluña?

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Barcelona

- 2nd largest city in Spain

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10
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Who is Josep Raventós i Fatjo?

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Went to Champagne in 1860 and brought back sparkling style and production method.

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11
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What is the overall climate of Cataluña?

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Mediterranean climat

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12
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The part of Cataluña along the northern boarder with France has what climatic characteristics?

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Lower winter temperatures and more rainfall due to proximity to the Pirineos (Pyrenees mnts)

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13
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The part of Cataluña along the coast has what climatic characteristics?

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Sea breezes moderate temperatures and bring unwanted humidity.
26℃ - 31℃

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14
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The part of Cataluña that is inland has what climatic characteristics?

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More continental influence

Bigger diurnal temperature swings with highs of 40℃

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15
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When is the rainy season in Cataluña

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Contrary to most Mediterranean regions it is in spring and autumn.

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16
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What are the three main rivers in Cataluña?

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Ter - longest and to the north east
Llo Bregat - 2nd longest and across the middle
Ebro - cuts across the southern end

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17
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In addition to llicorella, what two types of soils are found in DO Montsant?

A

Sauló, panal

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18
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What is the Catalan term for the steep slopes in DOQ Priorat?

A

Costers

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Which mountain range runs parallel to Cataluña’s Mediterranean coastline?

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Cordilleras Costero-Catalanes

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What are the four red varieties authorized in DO Cava?

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Garnacha Tinta, Monastrell, Pinot Noir, Trepat

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What did the term “cava” originally reference?

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Caves or cellars where the wine was made

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22
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How must grapes for Classic Penedès wines be grown?

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100% organic

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23
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Which of Cataluña’s four provinces does not touch the coast?

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Lérida (Lleida)

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24
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Name the most prized soil type in Cataluña.

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Llicorella

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25
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What is the minimum time on lees for Gran Reserva Cava?

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30 months

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26
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What is the name of the machine invented in Cataluña which is the precursor to the gyropalette?

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Girasol

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27
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What is the highest terroir classification in DOQ Priorat?

A

Gran Vinya Classificada

28
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How many subzones are in DO Montsant?

A

Six

29
Q

Does Cava de Paraje Calificado refer to Single Estate Cava or Single Vineyard Cava?

A

Single Vineyard Cava

30
Q

Name the wind that heavily affects DO Empordà.

A

Tramontana

31
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What style of wine was traditionally produced in DO Empordà.

A

Sweet fortified

  • note the similarity to Banyuls AOC, across the border in southwest France.
32
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Indigenous and international varieties are equally planted in Cataluña. True or False?

A

False

33
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Which two countries form the northern border of Cataluña?

A

France, Andorra

34
Q

What is the name of the road that connected Rome to Hispania?

A

Via Augusta

35
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Currently, how many subzones are authorized to label as Vi de Vila in DOQ Priorat?

A

Twelve

36
Q

“Classic Penedès” is the term for cava produced in Penedès. True or False?

A

False

37
Q

What is the term for orange wines produced in DO Terra Alta?

A

Brisats

38
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What is Tío de Nadal?

A

The traditional Christmas log for kids.

39
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What is the significance of Roca dels Moros, El Cogul?

A

Where some Neolithic rock art paintings were found in caves dating back some 200,000 years. Some of the best preserved on the Mediterranean coast of the Iberian Peninsula.

40
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What changed for Cataluña’s political connections in 1137?

A

the Count of Barcelona, Romon Berenguer IV married the King of Aragóns daughter, Petronila

Uniting the Kindom of Aragón and the County of Barcelona gave Aragón access to the sea

41
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What happened around the War of Spanish Succession in 1650?

A

The French Bourbon Dynasty had taken control of the Spanish Crown and Cataluña rebelled. The Bourbon Dynasty prevailed.

42
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What is Cariñena also know as in Cataluña?

A

Samsó or Mazuelo

43
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What is most typical of the blend for Rosado in Cataluña?

A

Garnacha Tinta makes up the backbone of the Rosados with Tempranillo and cabernet Sauvignon as traditional blending partners

44
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When was DO Cataluña awarded DO Status?

A

1999

45
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What are the wine styles of DO Cataluña?

A

Blanco: 49%
Tinto: 41%
Rosado: 10%

46
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Why was DO Cataluña created?

A

DO Cataluña (also Catalunya on labels) was created as an “umbrella DO” to provide greater flexibility to winemakers who want to experiment outside of appellation regulations while staying within DO framework.

It encompasses all wineries in the Catalan Wine regions as well outside official DO boundaries.

47
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What are the grape varieties of DO Cataluña?

A

There are 11 white and 12 red preferred grape varieties.

48
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When was DO Empordá awarded DO status?

A

1975

49
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What are the wine styles of DO Empordá?

A

Tinto: 58%
Blanco: 24%
Rosado: 15%

50
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Where is DO Empordá located in Cataluña?

A

DO Empordá is located in the north east corner of Cataluña.

Consists of 2 non-continuous sections.

Alta Empordá & Baix Empordá

51
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What is the elevation like in DO Empordá?

A

This coastal region is the lowest in elevation of all wine regions in Cataluña.

52
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What is the Tramontana?

A

A strong, dry, north wind that benefits the DO Empordá wine region.

  • Similar to the Mistral.
  • Speeds up to 120 km/h
  • Can blow for 3-12 days
  • Desiccates the grapes /concentrates flavours and sugars
53
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When was DO Montsant awarded DO status?

A

2002

  • Wine has been produced in the area for 2000 years but it is one of the newest DO’s in Cataluña.
54
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What are the wine styles of DO Montsant?

A

Tinto: 90%
Blanco: 6%
Rosado: 3%

55
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What are the soil types in DO Montsant?

A

Panal - Silty Loam
Sauló - Limey clay with granitic sand
Llicorella - Slate

56
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What are the varieties of DO Montsant?

A

Over 65% of grapes planted are Garnaxta (Garnacha) and Samsó (Cariñena)

57
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Where is the Serra de Montsant Mountains?

A

The Serra de Montsant Mountains lie in the norther part of the DO Montsant region as part of the Cordillera Prelitoral Range.

58
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When was DO Penedès awarded DO status?

A

1960

59
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What are the wine styles of DO Penedès?

A

Tinto: 35%
Blanco: 51%
Rosado: 11%

60
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What are th 3 sub zones of DO Penedès?

A

Penedès Superior - Furthest inland (Prev. Alt Penedès)
Penedès Central
Penedès Marítim - Coastal ( Prev. Baix Penedès)

61
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Which DO is one of Spains oldest and most progressive in Cataluña?

A

DO Penedès

62
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What is the primary grape of DO Penedès?

A

Xarel.lo

63
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What is required under the designations Clàssic Penedès?

A
  • 100% Organic
  • 100% Penedès grapes
  • Methode Traditional
  • 100% produced within registered cellar in DO
  • 15 months on Lees (thus always Reserva)
  • started in 2014

** First 100% organic sparkling wine designation in the world

64
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What is the oldest wine region in Cataluña?

A

DO Tarragona

65
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What is Tarragona Clásico?

A

A high alcohol sweet wine made from overripe Garnacha grapes aged for 12 years in large oak containers. Sometimes a Solera system is used.

66
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What is the historical significance of Tarraco?

A

Tarraco (Tarragona) is a comercial port that was once capitol and political center of Hispania during the 1st century (Roman times) shipping the regions famed sweet wines to Rome, Gaul, Germania and Britain.

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