Cataluña Flashcards
Josep Raventos i Fatjo
Travelled to Champagne in 1860s, and crafted Spain’s 1t traditional method sparkling in 1872

What year was Spain’s 1st traditional method sparkling wine made?
1872
What were the 1st Catalan DOs?
Alella Conca de Barbera Emporada Penedès Priorat Tarragona Terra Alta
What are the 4 provinces of Cataluña?
Lleida Girona Barcelona Tarragona
Cataluña Topography
Pyreneés Cordilleras Costero-Catalanas Central Catalan Depression
Cataluña Rivers
Ebro Ter Llobregat
Cataluña Soils
Coastal: Alluvium, limestone, clay Cordillera Prelitoral: slate, granite
What is llicorella?
Copper colored decomposing slate and shale
Where will you find llicorella?
Priorat Montsant Conca de Barberà
Primary white grapes
Macabeo, Xarel.lo, Parellada, Garnatxa Blanca Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc
Primary white grapes
Garnatxa Negre, Samsó (Mazeula/Carineña) Ull de Llebre, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah
DO Cataluña
Umbrella DO created in 1999 Covers all incorporated DOs and vineyards outside DOs

How many grapes are authorized for DO Cataluña?
35
When was the term Cava 1st used?
1950s (Champan before)
What autonomous regions are authorized to produce DO Cava?
Cataluña La Rioja País Vasco Navarra Aragón Valencia Extremadura
What year did the term Cava become official for wines in traditional method?
1972
What is the girasol?
Gryropallet, created in 1970s
Macabeo
Citrus, stone fruits Waxy, floral notes Delicate and fragile Adds elegance to Cava
Xarel.lo
Underripe citrus, apple Full bodied, disease resistant Adds acid and freshness to Cava
Parellada
Quince, citrus, floral Harvested last Adds mid-palate texture, body to Cava
Grapes authorized for Cava DO
Macabeo Xarel.lo Parellada Chardonnay Subirat Parent Pinot Noir Trepat Garnacha Tinta Monastrell
Min required percentage of red grapes for rosé Cava
25%
DO Cava aging requirements
Cava - 9 months Reserva - 15 months Gran Reserva - 30 months Paraje Calificado - 36 months
Cava Paraje Calificado
Est. 2015 (1st released 2017) 10 year + vines Single Vineyard Manual harvests Lower yields Vintage - 36 months on lees Tasting panel approved Brut Nature, Extra Brut, Brut






