Catalunya Flashcards
Where was Cava first produced?
San Sadurní d’Anoia
What is the main color of wine produced in Priorat DOCa?
Red
What are the primary red grapes of Priorat DOCa?
Garnacha
Cariñena
What is Llicorella?
Mix of black slate and quartzite soil. Found in the best vineyards in Priorat DOCa
What is the climate of Priorat DOCa?
Mediterranean
What is vino de pueblo?
A 2009 category in Priorat DOCa for estate-grown wines from specific villages
What are the primary red grapes of Montsant DO?
Garnacha/Cariñena
What are the altitude zones of Penedès DO?
Baix-Penedès
Medio-Penedès
Alt-Penedès
What is the grape primarily grown in Alt-Penedès?
Parellada
What percentage of Cava is produced in Penedès DO?
95%
What grapes comprise a large majority of plantings in Penedès DO?
Parellada
Xarel-lo
Macabéo (Macabeu)
Chardonnay
Which grape thrives in Medio-Penedès?
Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo)
What grapes thrive in Baix-Penedès?
Garnacha (Garnatxa)
Monastrell
What is Malvasia de Sitges?
A specialty grape variety of Baix-Penedès
What are the recommended grapes for use in Cava DO wines?
Macabeu
Xarel-lo
Parellada