Priorat Flashcards

1
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What is the climate of Priorat?

A

Warm Continental

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What are the main climatic influences of Priorat?

3

A

Mountains (aspect, shade,growing conditions)
Low Rainfall
Altitude

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3
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What are the permitted yields of Priorat?

A

39hl/ha legally permitted

5-6 hl/ha on average

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4
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Name the 5 original “Clos” from Priorat?

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  1. Clos Mogador
  2. Clos Dofi
  3. Clos de L’Obac
  4. Clos Martinet
  5. Clos Erasmus
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5
Q

Name a famous producer in Rioja?

A

Lopez de Heredia - Vina Tondonia wines

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6
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Average rainfall of Priorat?

A

500-600mm

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7
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What do the slopes of Priorat wineries prevent?

A

Machine Harvesting

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8
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Famous soil type of Priorat?

A

Black, vertically layered, reflective slate called Ilicorella

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9
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Trellising types in Priorat?

A

Old vines = bush vines

Newer vines = VSP

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10
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Traditional grape varietals in Priorat?

A

Garnacha

Carinena (Carignan)

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11
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Why are cultured yeasts commonly used in Priorat?

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High levels of potential alcohol means the fermentation may take weeks and increases the risk of faults in the wine

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12
Q

High quality wines from Priorat are focused on what?

A

Concentrated Fresh fruit (not jammy)
High acid
Balanced alcohol and intensity/concentration

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13
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What does Vi de Vila mean on a label?

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Grapes must come from one of Priorat’s 12 sub zones. The name of the sub zone followed by Vi de Vila will appear on the label

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14
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Vi de Paratge means what on a Priorat label?

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Grapes must be grown in a single Paratge (single site/ lieu dit)

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15
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What does Vinya Classificado mean on a Priorat label?

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Single Vineyard within a Paratge. Equivalent to a 1er Cru

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16
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What does Gran Vinya Classificado mean on a Priorat label?

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A wine from a single Vineyard of exceptional merit within a Paratge. Equivalent to a Grand Cru.

17
Q

Minimum age of vines that are labelled “old vine” in Priorat?

A

75 years