Regulations

Question 1

Mandatory information on the label (11 things)

Answer 1

Winemaker, municipality and county, packer’s reg. #, lot #, allergens (sulfites), sugar category, brand name, “Cava”, volumne, alc., Origin (country)

Question 2

Other than grapes and method, how is Cava different from Champagne and Prosecco? (7 things)

Answer 2

less densely planted, lower yields, aging categories, zonal designations, warmer climate meaning no sugar added, ban on selling bottles in vertical position, wider range of prices

Question 3

What is meant by “type of Cava”?

Answer 3

Sugar level

Question 4

Sugar level of Brut Nature

Answer 4

up to 3g

Question 5

Sugar level of Extra Brut

Answer 5

up to 6g

Question 6

Sugar level of Brut

Answer 6

Up to 12g

Question 7

Sugar level of Extra Dry

Answer 7

12-17g

Question 8

Sugar level of Dry

Answer 8

17-32g

Question 9

Sugar level of Medium (Semi) Dry

Answer 9

32-50g

Question 10

Sugar level of Sweet

Answer 10

> 50g

Question 11

Maximum increase in alcohol from the final dosage

Answer 11

0.5%

Question 12

Maximum increase in alcohol from the tirage liqueur

Answer 12

1.5%

Question 13

True or false, the base wine can be fermented with the marc

Answer 13

false

Question 14

How much of the must can be used for Paraje Calificado?

Answer 14

60 litres per 100 kg of grapes, or 60%

Question 15

How much of the must can be used for all BUT Paraje Calificado?

Answer 15

100 litres per 150 kg of grapes, or 66%

Question 16

Minimum percentage of red wine required for rosé

Answer 16

25%

Question 17

Alcohol content range

Answer 17

9.5%-11.5%

Question 18

Minimum total acidity

Answer 18

5 g/l (tartaric)

Question 19

Maximum volatile acidity

Answer 19

0.60 g/l acetic acid

Question 20

Maximum total sulphur dioxide

Answer 20

Less than 140 mg/l

Question 21

pH range

Answer 21

Mín. 2.8 - Max. 3.4

Question 22

Maximum yield for Guarda

Answer 22

12,000 kg/ha

Question 23

Maximum yield for Reserva and Gran Reserva

Answer 23

10,000 kg/ha

Question 24

Maximum yield for Paraje Calificado

Answer 24

8,000 kg/ha

Question 25

Size of harvest boxes

Answer 25

25 kg

Question 26

maximum volume for trailer bins

Answer 26

10,000 kg

Question 27

Maximum production per ha for Paraje Calificado

Answer 27

48 hectoliters = 8,000 kg x 60%

Question 28

For how many months must Paraje Calificado be aged?

Answer 28

36

Question 29

Paraje Calificado and Gran Reserva must be made in which types?

Answer 29

Brut types only (Brut Nature, Extra Brut, and Brut)

Question 30

Minimum vine age for Cave de Guarda Superior wines

Answer 30

10 years

Question 31

True or false, Cave de Guarda Superior wines must be vintage dated

Answer 31

True

Question 32

Minimum aging for Reserva

Answer 32

18 months

Question 33

Minimum aging for Gran Reserva

Answer 33

30 months

Question 34

Minimum aging for Paraje Calificado

Answer 34

36 months

Question 35

The Spanish term for a seal of quality, also considered a guarantee certificate

Answer 35

marchamo

Question 36

Colors of labels for Guarda, Reserva, and Gran Reserva

Answer 36

green, silver, gold

Question 37

What is the range of vines/ha?

Answer 37

1,500-3,500

Question 38

Who conducts on-site quality inspections?

Answer 38

Cava Regulatory Board

Question 39

How many sugar level categories are there?

Answer 39

7

Question 40

Name for Elaborador Integral for the exam

Answer 40

Integral Producer