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Spain - Catalonia Flashcards

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Q

DO of

Catalonia

A

4C-MAPPET-TV + P

Cataluña DO

  • *Cava DO**
  • (all Cava cards are under ‘Spain - Cava DO’ deck)*

Conca de Barberá DO

Costers del Segre DO

  • *Montsant DO**
    • Priorat is contained inside -*
  • *Alella DO**
  • (Pansa Blanca)*

Penedés DO

Plà de Bagés DO

  • *Empordia DO**
  • (northernmost & easternmost)*

Tarragona DO

Terra Alta DO

  • *Vino Dolce de Hielo DO**
  • (does this exist…?)*

Priorat DOQ/DOCa
(2000 DOQ - 2009 DOCa)
(all Priorat cards under ‘Spain - Priorat’ deck)
- Priorat is inside the Montsant DO -

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What is Vino Vimblanc?

Where is it made?

A

Vino Vimblanc is a Fortified Vino de Licor* made from *dried* or *overripe grapes.

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Montsant DO
(dried grapes)
100% Pansa (aka: Xarel-lo)​

Tarragona DO
(overripe grapes)
no grapes specified…

Note:
- Is this similar to Dulce de Uva Sobremadurada made in Penedes…?

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Name 4 DO of Catalunya region that produce

Traditional Method Espumoso

A

PACT-PC

Penedès
(normale - premium - reserva)

Alella

Conca de Barberá

Terra Alta

Plà de Bagés

Costers del Segre

Note:

  • Everywhere except Catalunya DO, Empordia, Tarragona, Montsant & Priorat
  • Makes sense. Most of what would be made under the Catalunya DO would otherwise be labeled as Cava. The rest were all once a part of Tarragona DO.
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What is Dulce de Uva Sobremadurada?

Where is it made?

A

Dulce de Uva Sobremadurada is a Fortified Vino de Licor* made from *overripe grapes.

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Penedes DO

Emporda DO

Note:
- Is this similar to Vino Vimblanc made in Montsant and Tarragona…?

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DOQ / DOCa of

Catalonia

A

Priorat DOQ/DOCa

NOTE:

  • was made DOQ in 2000
  • was made DOCa in 2009
  • Priorat is completely inside the Montsant DO
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What styles of wine are made in

Cataluña DO?

A

Blanco

Rosado

Tinto

Vino de Aguja

Vin de Licor

Note:
Blanco, Rosado, and Tinto can be
Joven - Crianza - Reserva - Gran Reserva

Roble and Barrica are also used here.
(330L max size)
(aging must be on label, no minimum)

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Cataluña DO

(Rd, W, Rs, Frz, VdL)

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Tinto - Blanco - Rosado
Vino de Aguja - Vino de Licor

Blanco
(MXP-GMM-CSR)
Macabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada,
Garnatxa, Moscatel Alejandria, Moscatl Frontignan,
Chardonnay, Sauv Blanc, Riesling

~10-15% ABV~

Rosado
~10.5-15% ABV~

Tinto
(PUGG-MCTCM)
Pinot Noir, Ull de Llebre,
Garnatxa Negra, Garnatxa Peluda,
Mazuelo, Cab Franc, Trepat, Cab Sauv, Merlot

~11-15% min ABV~

Vino de Aguja
~10-12.5% ABV~

Vino del Licor
~15-22% ABV~

Note:
Blanco, Rosado, and Tinto can be
Joven - Crianza - Reserva - Gran Reserva

Roble, and Barrica are used here.
There are no aging requirements though.
The amount of time in Oak must appear on the label if on of these terms is used.

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What styles of wine are made in

Conca de Barberá DO?

A

Blanco

Rosado

Tinto

Vino Aguja

  • *Espumoso**
  • (traditional method)*

Mistela

Dulce Natural

Vino Rancio

Vino de Licor

Note:
Blanco, Rosado, and Tinto can be
Joven - Crianza - Reserva - Gran Reserva

Roble* and *Barrica are also used here.
(330L max size)
(aging must be on label, no minimum)

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Conca de Barberá DO

(Rd, W, Rs, Spk, Swt, VdL)

A

Tinto - Blanco - Rosado
MIstela - Vino Aguja - Espumoso
Dulce Natural - Vino Rancio - Vino de Licor

Blanco
(MMM-GPS-CC)
Macabeo, Moscatel Alejandria,
Moscatel Grano Menudo,
Garnacha, Parellada, Sauv Blanc,
Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc

~10.5-15% ABV~

Rosado
~10.5-15% ABV~

Tinto
(MMM-GPS-CC-TT)
Merlot, Mazuelo, Monastrell,
Garnatxa, Pinot Noir, Syrah,
Cab Franc, Cab Sauv,
Trepat, Tempranillo

~11.5-15% ABV~

Vino Aguja
~10.5-12.5% ABV~

Espumoso
Traditional Method Only!
~10.5-12.5% ABV~

*3.5 bars min pressure

-Reserva Superior-
*24 months min on lees

Dulce Natural - Vino Ranco
Mistela(?) - Vin de Licor
~15-22% ABV~

Note:
Blanco, Rosado, and Tinto can be
Joven - Crianza - Reserva - Gran Reserva

Roble and Barrica are also used here.
(330L max size)
(aging must be on label, no minimum)

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What styles of wine are made in

Costers del Segre DO?

A

Blanco

Rosado

Tinto

Vino de Aguja

  • *Espumoso**
  • (traditional method)*

Vino de Licor

Note:
Blanco, Rosado, and Tinto can be
Joven - Crianza - Reserva - Gran Reserva

Roble* and *Barrica are also used here.
(330L max size)
(aging must be on label, no minimum)

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Costers del Segre DO

(Rd, W, Rs, Spk, VdL)

A

Tinto - Blanco - Rosado
Vino de Aguja - Espomuso
Vin de Licor

Blanco
(C-MMM-GPS-RPG)
Chardonnay, Macabeu, Malvasia,
Moscatel de Alejandria,
Garnacha, Parellada, Sauv Blanc,
Riesling, Pansa (aka: Xarel-lo),
Gewurztraminer

~10.5-14.5% ABV~

Rosado
~10.5-13.5% ABV~

Tinto
(MMM-GPS-TTC)
Mazuelo, Merlot, Monastrell,
Garnacha, Pinot Noir, Syrah,
Trepat, Tempraniilo, Cab Sauv

~11-14.5% ABV~

Vino de Aguja
~10-12.5% ABV~

Espumoso
Traditional Method Only!
~10.8-12.8% ABV~

*9 months min on lees
*3.5 bars min pressure

-Reserva Superior-
*24 months min on lees

Vino de Licor
~15-22% ABV~

Note:
Blanco, Rosado, and Tinto can be
Joven - Crianza - Reserva - Gran Reserva

Roble* and *Barrica are also used here.
(330L max size)
(aging must be on label, no minimum)

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What styles of wine are made in

Montsant DO?

A

Blanco

Rosado

Tinto

Mistela Blanco
Mistela Negra

Vino Rancio

  • *Garnacha de Montsant**
  • (fortified Vino de Licor)*

Dulce Natural

Vino Vimblanc
(fortified Vino de Licor from dried grapes)
(100% Pansa/Xarel-lo)

Note:
Blanco, Rosado, and Tinto can be
Joven - Crianza - Reserva - Gran Reserva

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Montsant DO

(Rd, W, Rs, VdLx5)

A

Tinto - Blanco - Rosado
Mistela - Rancio - Dulce Natural
Garnatxa de Montsant - Vino Vimblanc

Blanco
(PCP-MGM)
Pansa, Chardonnay, Parellada,
Macabeo, Garnatxa, Moscatel de Gra Petit

~11.5-15% ABV~

Rosado
~12-15% ABV~

Tinto
(PUSSC-GG-MM)
Picapoll Negra, Ull del Llebre, Samso, Syrah,
Garnatxa Negra,
Garnatxa Pelda (aka: Alicante Bouschet),
Merlot, Monastrell

~12.5-15% ABV~

Rancio - Mistela
~15-20% ABV~

Garnatxa de Montsant
(Vino de Licor)
~15.5-20%~

Dulce Natural
~15-18% ABV~
272 g/l min Must Weight

Vino Vimblanc
(Vino de Licor from dried grapes)
100% Pansa (aka: Xarel-lo)
~15-18% ABV~

Note:
Blanco, Rosado, and Tinto can be
Joven - Crianza - Reserva - Gran Reserva

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What styles of wine are made in

Alella DO?

A

Blanco

Rosado

Tinto

Vino de Aguja

Espumoso
(Traditional Method - 3.5 min bars)
(*9 months min on lees)

Mistela Blanco

Vino Rancio
(Garnatxa Negro/Blanco + Macabeu/Viura)
(*1 year in Oak)

  • *Dulce Natural**
  • (250 g/l min Must Weight - Fortified)*

Vino de Licor

Note:
Blanco, Rosado, and Tinto can be
Joven - Crianza - Reserva - Gran Reserva

Roble and Barrica are also used here.
(330L max size)
(aging must be on label, no minimum)

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Alella DO

(Rd, W, Rs, Spk, Swt, VdL)

A

Tinto - Blanco - Rosado
Vino de Aguja - Espumoso
Dulce Natural - Rancio
Mistela - Vin de Licor

Blanco
Pansa, Garnatxa Blanca

also:
Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Macabeu, Malvasia, Moscatell de Gra Petit, Parellada, Picapoll Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc

~10.5-14.5% ABV~

Rosado
~10.5-13.5% ABV~

Tinto
Garnatxa Negra!

also:
Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnatxa Peluda, Merlot, Monastrell, Pinot Noir, Mazuela, Sumoll Negre,
Syrah, Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo)

~11.5-14.5% ABV~

Vino de Aguja
~10.5-12.5% ABV~

Espumoso
Traditional Method Only!
~10.8-12.8% ABV~

*9 months min on lees

Dulce Natural
250 g/l min Must Weight
~15-20% ABV~

Rancio
Garnatxa Tinto, Garnatxa Blanco,
Macabeo (aka: Viura)
~15-20% ABV~
*1 year min in Oak

Mistela (blanco) - Vin de Licor
~15-20% ABV~

Note:
Blanco, Rosado, and Tinto can be
Joven - Crianza - Reserva - Gran Reserva

Roble and Barrica are also used here.
(330L max size)
(aging must be on label, no minimum)

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What styles of wine are made in

Penedès DO?

A

Blanco

Rosado

Tinto

  • *Vino de Aguje**
  • (1-2.5 bars)*

Espumoso
Espumoso Premium
Espumoso Reserva
(all are Traditional Method Only!)
(3.5 min bars)

  • *Dulce Natural**
  • (240 g/l min Must Weight)*

Dulce de Uva Sobremadurada

Note:
Blanco, Rosado, and Tinto can be
Joven - Crianza - Reserva - Gran Reserva

17
Q

What are the unofficial sub-zones of

Penedes DO?

A

“The Fox Annoys the two Annoying Giraffes”

  • *Conca del Riu Anoia**
  • (Raventos i Blanc)*

Valls de Bitlles Anoia

Conca del Riu Foix

Serra d’Ancosa

Massís del Garraf

Costers d’Ordal

Marina del Garraf

Costers del Montmell

18
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Penedès DO

(Rd, W, Rs, Spk, VdL)

A

Tinto - Blanco - Rosado
Vino de Aguja - Espumoso
Dulce Natural - Dulce de Uva Sobremadurada

Blanco
Macabeo, Xarel-lo, Parellada,
Subirat Parent, Moscatell d’Alexandria,
Moscatell de Gra Petit, Malvasia de Sitges,
Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Chenin Blanc

~11-15% ABV~

Rosado
~11-15% ABV~

Tinto
(SUMPS-MC-GC)
Samso, Ull de Llebre, Monastrell,
Pinot Noir, Syrah, Merlot,
Cab Sauv, Garnatxa, Cab Franc

~12-15% ABV~

Vino de Aguja
~9.5-12.5% ABV~
*1 - 2.5 bars min pressure

Espumoso
Traditional Method Only!
~11-12.5 ABV~

*12 months min for total process
*3.5 bars min pressure

-Espumoso Premium-
*15 months for total process

-Espumoso Reserva-
*24 months for total process

NOTE!!:
These agings are from GuildSomm. However, the DO docs are very confusing, and contradictory. I have an email into dopenedes.es asking for clarification.
I am not holding my breath for an answer…

Dulce Natural
~15-22% ABV~

Dulce de Uva Sobremadurada
(VdL made from Late Harvest grapes)
~12% min ABV~

Note:
Blanco, Rosado, and Tinto can be
Joven - Crianza - Reserva - Gran Reserva

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Q

What styles of wine are made in

Plà de Bagés DO?

A

Blanco

Rosado

Tinto

  • *Vino Aguja**
  • (1-2.5 bars)*
  • *Espumoso**
  • (Traditional Method Only!)
    (3. 5 min bars)*

Mistela

Dulce Natural

  • *Vino Rancio**
  • (*1 year in Oak)*

Vino de Licor

Note:
Blanco, Rosado, and Tinto can be
Joven - Crianza - Reserva - Gran Reserva

20
Q

Plà de Bagés DO

(Rd, W, Rs, Spk, VdL)

A

Tinto - Blanco - Rosado
Vino de Aguja - Espumoso
Dulce Natural - Mistela
Rancio

Blanco
(M-PCP)
Macabeo, Parellada, Charonnay,
Picpoll Blanco

also:
Gewurztraminer, Sauv Blanc

~11.5-15% ABV~

Rosado
~12.5-15% ABV~

-if made of Sumol and/or Ull de Llebre-
~11.5-15% ABV~

Tinto
(G-SCUM)
Garnatxa, Sumol, Cab Sauv,
Ull de Llebre, Merlot

also:
Syrah, Cab Franc

~12.5-15% ABV~

-if made of Sumol and/or Ull de Llebre-
~11.5-15% ABV~

Vino de Aguja
~11-12.5% ABV~

Espumoso
Traditional Method Only!
~10.5-12.5% ABV~

*12 months min aging
*3.5 bars min pressure

Dulce Natural - Mistela - Rancio
~15-20% ABV~

*Rancio requires 1 year min in Oak

Note:
Blanco, Rosado, and Tinto can be
Joven - Crianza - Reserva - Gran Reserva

21
Q

What styles of wine are made in

Empordà DO?

A

Blanco

Rosado

Tinto

Vino de Agujo

Espumoso

Garnatxa de l’Empordà Ambra
(Garnatca Blanco)
(Vino de Licor if 270 g/l Must Weight)

Garnatxa de l’Empordà Rubi
(Garnatxa Tinto)
(Vino de Licor if 270 g/l Must Weight)

  • *Moscatell de l’Empordà**
  • (Vino de Licor if 270 g/l Must Weight)*

Mistela Blanco
Mistela Tinto

  • *Vino de Uvas Sobremadurada**
  • (Blanco only!!)*

Note:
Blanco, Rosado, and Tinto can be
Joven - Crianza - Reserva - Gran Reserva

22
Q

Empordà DO

(Rd, W, Rs, Spk, VdL)

A

Tinto - Blanco - Rosado
Vino de Aguja - Espumoso
Garnatxa de l’Epordà - Mistela
Moscatell de l’Empordà
Vino de Uvas Sobremadurada

Blanco
(MGM)
Macabeo, Garnatxa, Moscatell

also:
Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Moscatel de Grano Menudo, Picapoll Blanco, Sauvignon Blanc, Xarel-lo

~11-15% ABV~
(Crianza+ requires 1° more)

Rosado
~11-15% ABV~
(Crianza+ requires 1° more)

Tinto
(GS)
Garnatxa, Samso

also:
Cab Sauv, Cab Franc, Merlot, Syrah,
Tempranillo, Monastrell, Garnatxa Peluda

~11.5-15% ABV~
(Crianza+ requires 1° more)

Vino de Aguja
~9.5-13% ABV~

Espumoso
~10.5-12.5% ABV~

Garnatxa de l’Empordà
(Ambra + G.Blanco / Rubi = G.Tinto)
~15-20% ABV~

*1 year min in Oak

-Vino Dulce Natural-
can label as this if:
270 g/l min Must Weight

-Crianza-
*3 years min aging
**1 year min in Oak

-Reserva-
*5 years min aging
**4 year min in Oak

-Gran Reserva-
*8 years min aging
**6 year min in Oak

Moscatell de l’Empordà
~15-18% ABV~
*1 year min in Oak

-Vino Dulce Natural-
can label as this if:
270 g/l min Must Weight

Mistela Blanco
~15-18% ABV~

Mistela Tinto
~15-20% ABV~

Dulce de Uva Sobremadurada
(VdL made from Late Harvest grapes)
~15-22% ABV~

Note:
Blanco, Rosado, and Tinto can be
Joven - Crianza - Reserva - Gran Reserva

Any VdL can label as Rancio in Empordà if:
*2 years min in Oak
“show a pronounced oxidative character”

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Q

What styles of wine are made in

Tarragona DO?

A

Blanco

Rosado

Tinto

Vino de Aguja

Espumoso

Mistela Blanco
Mistela Tinto

Rancio

Moscatell de Tarragona

Garnatxa de Tarragona

Vino Vimblanc

Note:
Blanco, Rosado, and Tinto can be
Joven - Crianza - Reserva - Gran Reserva

Roble and Tonel are also used here.
(330L max size)
(aging must be on label, no minimum)

24
Q

Tarragona DO

(Rd, W, Rs, Spk, VdL)

A

Tinto - Blanco - Rosado
Vino de Aguja - Espumoso
Rancio - Mistela
Moscatell de Tarragona - Garnatxa de Tarragona
Vino Vimblanc

Blanco
(PMS-MPG-MCM)
Pansa, Macabeo, Sauv Blanc,
Malvasia, Parellada, Garnatxa,
Moscatell de Gra Petit, Chardonnay,
Moscatell de Alejandria

~10-15% ABV~

Rosado
~10-15% ABV~

Tinto
(GSM-M-CUSPS)
Garnatxa, Syrah, Monastrell, Merlot,
Cab Sauv, Ull de Llebre, Samso,
Pinot Noir, Sumoll

~10.5-15% ABV~

Vino de Aguja
~10-15% ABV~

Espumoso
~10.5-12.5% ABV~

Vino Vimblanc
~15-18% ABV~

Moscatell de Tarragona - Mistela
~15-20% ABV~

Garnatxa de Tarragona
~15-20% ABV~
*2 years min aging

-Garnatxa de Tarragona Crianza-
*3 years min aging
**1 year min in Oak

Rancio
~15-20% ABV~
*1 years min in Oak

-Vino Rancio Crianza-
*4 years min aging
**3 years min in Oak

Note:
Blanco, Rosado, and Tinto can be
Joven - Crianza - Reserva - Gran Reserva

Roble and Tonel are also used here.
(330L max size)
(aging must be on label, no minimum)

25
Q

What styles of wine are made in

Terra Alta DO?

A

Blanco

Rosado

Tinto

  • *Vino Aguja**
  • (1-2.5 bars)*
  • *Espumoso**
  • (Traditional Method Only!)
    (3. 5 min bars)*

Mistela Blanco
Mistelo Tinto

  • *Dulce Natural**
  • (250 g/l min Must Weight)*
  • *Vino Rancio**
  • (*1 year in Oak)*
  • *Vino Garnatxa**
  • (VdL from Late Harvest Garnatxa)*

Note:
Blanco, Rosado, and Tinto can be
Joven - Crianza - Reserva - Gran Reserva

26
Q

Terra Alta DO

(Rd, W, Rs, Spk, VdL)

A

Tinto - Blanco - Rosado
Vino de Aguja - Espumoso
Mistela - Rancio - Dulce Natural
Vino Garnatxa

Blanco
(MPG)
Macabeo, Parellada, Garnatxa Blanco

also:
Sauv Blanc, Moscatel de Grano Menudo,
Moscatel de Alejandría, Chardonnay,
Pedro Ximénez, Chenin Blanc

~12.5-15% ABV~

Rosado
~12-15% ABV~

Tinto
(GGS)
Garnatxa Tinto, Garnatxa Peluda, Samso

also:
Tempranillo, Cab Sauvignon, Cab Franc,
Syrah, Merlot, Garnacha Tintorera

~12.5-15% ABV~

Vino de Aguja
(1-2.5 bars min pressure)
~11-12.5% ABV~

Espumoso
Traditional Method Only!
(3.5 bars min pressure)
~11-12.5% ABV~

Mistela
~15-20% ABV~

Rancio
~15-20% ABV~

*1 year min in Oak

-Rancio Crianza-
*4 years min aging
**3 years min in Oak

Dulce Natural
~ABV…?~
250 g/l min Must Weight

Vino Garnacha
~14-20% ABV~

Note:
Blanco, Rosado, and Tinto can be
Joven - Crianza - Reserva - Gran Reserva

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