Cataluna: NOT NTK DOPs Flashcards
Name the DOPs of Cataluna.
- DO Cataluna/Catalunya (1999)
- DO Cava (1986)
- DO Emporda (1975)
- DO Montsant (2002)
- DO Penedes (1960)
- DOQ Priorat (2009)
- DO Terra Alta (1982)
- DO Alella (1956)
- DO Conca de Barbera (1985)
- DO Costers del Segre (1988)
- DO Pla de Bages (1998)
- DO Tarragona (1947)
Where is DO Alella located?
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.
What is the climate in DO Alella?
Mediterranean
* 22-31in/550-800mm annual rainfall
What soil types are found in DO Alella?
- Lowlands: granite, sandy alluvium
- Highlands: limestone w/ sandy topsoil
What styles of wine are produced in DO Alella?
- Blanco: high-quality, aromatic, fruit-forward wines are focus
- Rosado
- Tinto
- Espumoso
- Other
Percentages not available
Name the white varieties permitted in DO Alella.
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
Name the red varieties permitted in DO Alella.
Preferred:
* Garnacha Tinta
Authorized:
* Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha Peluda, Merlot, Monastrell, Pinot Noir, Samso/Mazuelo (Carinena), Sumoll Negre, Syrah, Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo)
Where is DO Conca de Barbera located?
This DO is situated northwest of DO Penedes, northeast of DO Montsant/DOQ Priorat and north of DO Tarragona.
What is the climate in DO Conca de Barbera?
Mediterranean w/ continental influences
* 18-22in/450-500mm
What soil types are found in DO Conca de Barbera?
- Central: clay-loam
- Mountain foothills in southwest: quartz-rich slate or llicorella
What styles of wine are produced in DO Conca de Barbera?
- 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.
Name the white varieties authorized in DO Conca de Barbera.
- Chardonnay
- Chenin Blanc
- Garnacha Blanca
- Macabeo
- Moscatel de Alejandria
- Moscatel de Grano Menudo
- Parellada
- Sauvignon Blanc
- Sumoll Blanco
- Viognier
Name the red varieties authorized in DO Conca de Barbera.
- Trepat: indigenous to this DO
- Cabernet Franc
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Garnacha Tinta
- Merlot
- Monastrell
- Pinot Noir
- Samso (Carinena)
- Sumoll Tinto
- Syrah
- Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo)
Where is DO Costers del Segre located?
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”.
What is the climate in DO Costers del Segre?
Mediterranean w/ continental influences
* 15-18in/380-450mm annual rainfall