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Cataluna: NOT NTK DOPs Flashcards

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Name the DOPs of Cataluna.

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  1. DO Cataluna/Catalunya (1999)
  2. DO Cava (1986)
  3. DO Emporda (1975)
  4. DO Montsant (2002)
  5. DO Penedes (1960)
  6. DOQ Priorat (2009)
  7. DO Terra Alta (1982)
  8. DO Alella (1956)
  9. DO Conca de Barbera (1985)
  10. DO Costers del Segre (1988)
  11. DO Pla de Bages (1998)
  12. DO Tarragona (1947)
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Where is DO Alella located?

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This DO is situated between the Cordillera Litoral and the Mediterranean Sea.
It has shrunk to about one-third of its original size & currently represents one of Spain’s smallest DOs.

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What is the climate in DO Alella?

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Mediterranean
* 22-31in/550-800mm annual rainfall

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What soil types are found in DO Alella?

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  • Lowlands: granite, sandy alluvium
  • Highlands: limestone w/ sandy topsoil
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What styles of wine are produced in DO Alella?

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  • Blanco: high-quality, aromatic, fruit-forward wines are focus
  • Rosado
  • Tinto
  • Espumoso
  • Other

Percentages not available

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Name the white varieties permitted in DO Alella.

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Preferred:
* Garnacha Blanca: dominant
* Xarel.lo/Pansa Blanca: dominant
* Moscatel

Authorized:
* Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Macabeo, Malvasia, Moscatel de Grano Menudo, Parellada, Picapoll Blanco, Sauvignon Blanc

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Name the red varieties permitted in DO Alella.

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Preferred:
* Garnacha Tinta

Authorized:
* Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha Peluda, Merlot, Monastrell, Pinot Noir, Samso/Mazuelo (Carinena), Sumoll Negre, Syrah, Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo)

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Where is DO Conca de Barbera located?

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This DO is situated northwest of DO Penedes, northeast of DO Montsant/DOQ Priorat and north of DO Tarragona.

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What is the climate in DO Conca de Barbera?

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Mediterranean w/ continental influences
* 18-22in/450-500mm

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What soil types are found in DO Conca de Barbera?

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  • Central: clay-loam
  • Mountain foothills in southwest: quartz-rich slate or llicorella
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What styles of wine are produced in DO Conca de Barbera?

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  • Tinto (59%)
  • Blanco (32%): traditionally known for whites
  • Rosado (9): Trepat primary variety (still & sparkling)
  • Espumoso (<1%)
  • Other (<1%)

Most producers focus on crafting base wines for cava.

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Name the white varieties authorized in DO Conca de Barbera.

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  • Chardonnay
  • Chenin Blanc
  • Garnacha Blanca
  • Macabeo
  • Moscatel de Alejandria
  • Moscatel de Grano Menudo
  • Parellada
  • Sauvignon Blanc
  • Sumoll Blanco
  • Viognier
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Name the red varieties authorized in DO Conca de Barbera.

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  • Trepat: indigenous to this DO
  • Cabernet Franc
  • Cabernet Sauvignon
  • Garnacha Tinta
  • Merlot
  • Monastrell
  • Pinot Noir
  • Samso (Carinena)
  • Sumoll Tinto
  • Syrah
  • Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo)
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Where is DO Costers del Segre located?

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This DO is in western Cataluna & encompasses multiple non-contiguous vineyards sites at some of the highest elevations in the region.
It is named for the Segre River, one of Ebro River’s primary tributaries. (Costers translates as “banks” or “steep slopes”.

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What is the climate in DO Costers del Segre?

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Mediterranean w/ continental influences
* 15-18in/380-450mm annual rainfall

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What soil types are found in DO Costers del Segre?

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  • Calcareous alluvium
  • loam w/ sandy topsoil
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What styles of wine are produced in DO Costers del Segre?

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  • Tinto (55%)
  • Blanco (37%)
  • Rosado (7%)
  • Espumoso (1%)
  • Other (<1%)

This region is well-known for blending traditional native grapes w/ French varieties; these wines are considered some of Spain’s most unusual.

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Name the white varieties permitted in DO Costers del Segre.

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Preferred:
* Macabeo, Parellada, Xarelo, Chardonnay, Garnacha Blanca, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Moscatel de Grano Grande/Moscatel de Alejandria, Malvasia/Subirat Parent, Gewurtraminer

Authorized:
* Albarino, Chenin Blanc, Moscatel de Grano Menudo, Viognier

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Name the red varieties permitted in DO Costers del Segre.

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Preferred:
* Garnacha Tinta, Ull de Llebre/Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot, Garrut/Monastrell, Trepat, Samso/Mazuela (Carinena), Pinot Noir, Syrah

Authorized:
* Garnacha Tintorera, Petit Verdot

20
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Which DO encompasses a town formerly named Bacassis?

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DO Pla de Bages (“plain of Bages”)

This town was named for Bacchus, the Roman god of agriculture & wine. it is one of Cataluna’s oldest wine-producing areas.

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Where is DO Pla de Bages located?

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This appellation is in central Cataluna & largely encompasses a basin formed by the convergence of 2 rivers - Cardener River & Llobregat River.
Vineyards are planted at varying elevations throughout the central basin.

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What is the climate in DO Pla de Bages?

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Mediterranean w/ continental influences
* 20-28in/500-700mm

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What soil types are found in DO Pla de Bages?

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  • Central basin: clay, marl
  • Alt Bages: calcareous marl
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What styles of wine are produced in DO Pla de Bages?

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  • Tinto (68%): Garnacha (Tinta) & Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo)
  • Blanco (27%): Picapoll Blanco produces fresh, crisp wines that are popular
  • Rosado (5%)
  • Espumoso (<1%)
  • Other (<1%)

International varieties are gaining traction.

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Name the white varieties permitted in DO Pla de Bages.

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Preferred:
* Picapoll Blanco
* Macabeo
* Parellada
* Chardonnay

Authorized:
* Sauvignon Blanc
* Gewurztraminer

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Name the red varieties permitted in DO Pla de Bages.

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Preferred:
* Sumoll
* Garnacha (Tinta)
* Ull de Llegre (Tempranillo)
* Merlot
* Cabernet Sauvignon

Authorized:
* Cabernet Franc
* Syrah

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Where is DO Tarragona located?

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This DO is located in the southwestern area of Cataluna and is divided into 2 distinct areas:
1. Camp de Tarragona (Tarragon Plain): lies along the coast & stretches inland.
2. Ribera d’Ebre (Bank of the Ebro River): vineyards planted on terraces flanking both sides of the Ebro River

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What is the climate in DO Tarragona?

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Mediterranean
* 18-26in/465-650mm annual rainfall

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What soil types are found in DO Tarragona?

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Primarily alluvium s/ some loam, limestone, granite

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What styles of wine are produced in DO Tarragona?

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  • Tinto (62%)
  • Blanco (27%)
  • Rosado (4%)
  • Espumoso (1%)
  • Other (6%): largely rancio-style wines; Tarragona Clasico
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Name the white varieties authorized in DO Tarragona.

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Chardonnay, Garnacha Blanca, Moscatel de Grano Menudo/Moscatel de Frontignan, Moscatel de Alejandria, Parellada/Montonenc/Montonega, Sauvignon Blanc, Subirant Pariente/Malvasia, Macabeo, Xarel.lo

White varieties represent 83% of the vineyard area & are largely used for the production of cava.

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Name the red varieties authorized in DO Tarragona.

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Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha, Merlot, Monestrell/Garrut (Monastrell), Pinot Noir, Samso/Carignane (Carinena), Sumoll, Syrah, Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo)

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How are the rancio-styled wines of DO Tarragona produced?

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Wine is put into glass demijohns & left out in the sun before undergoing min. 4 years aging in oak barrels.

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What is Tarragona Clasico?

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Classic Tarragona is a high-alcohol sweet wine crafted from overripe Garnacha grapes that age for 12 years in large oak containers.
Production sometimes incorporates a solera system.
It is crafted in DO Tarragona.

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