Penedes Flashcards

1
Q

The most important city of the Penedes

A

Barcelona

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2
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Mountain range north of Penedes

A

Montserrat Massif

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3
Q

How many grapes are approved for Cava production?

A

9

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4
Q

the main 3 Cava grapes

A

Xarello
Macabeo
Parellada

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5
Q

t/f: many Cava wines include Chardonnay

A

true

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6
Q

Cava lees aging req

A

9 months

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7
Q

What is Classic Penedes

A

Essentially, a higher quality Cava designation.DO Penedes; organic grapes; 15 mo lees aging; trad or ancestrale method allowed

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8
Q

What is Corpinnat?

A

producer association that demands high standards of Cava production. organic grapes from Penedes, mostly indigenous varieties, hand harvested, 18 mo aging

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9
Q

What is Penedos mostly known for?

A

Cava

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