Spain - Catalunya Flashcards
Where is Catalunya
North-East corner of Spain
Where are the main vineyard areas in Catalunya?
Concentrated in an area to the South of Barcelona
What does Catalunya have that no other districts have in terms of DO?
Catalunya has a generic DO for still wines that covers the whole region
What is Catalunya’s most famous wine?
Cava
What is ‘Catalunya DO’ used for?
Used by largest producers for inexpensive and mid-priced wines, ie, Torres Viña Sol.
What are the key DO/DOQs in Catalunya?
1) Catalunya DO
2) Penedès DO
3) Priorat DOQ
4) Monsanto DO
5) Coster del Segre DO
Where is Penedès DO?
Large DO South West of Barcelona, stretches from coast to hills.
What are the key climatic zones in Penedès?
Hottest on coastal plain - Mediterranean
Inland in the valleys, slightly cooler
Hills - vines up to 800m = moderate
What is the Spanish name for the 3 zones in Penedès?
Penedès Marítim
Penedès Central
Penedès Superior
What is the rainfall in Penedès and when? Irrigation?
50cm per annum
driest in summer
Irrigation allowed with permission from Con Regulador
What is the winemaking practice in Penedès?
One of the first places in Spain to use modern winemaking practices (Miguel Torres). Temp controlled fermentation in S/S meant fruity, aromatic and early drinking wines became popular.
More expensive reds and some Chardonnay will be matured in FR Oak
Wines good to v good, plus some premium.
How many sub-zones are there in Penedès?
10 Sub-zones, 100% of grapes must come from that sub zone.
How much Penedès wine is exported?
30%
GER, Canada, Switzerland, China & USA
What is the benefit of the local market for Penedès wine?
Sales in Catalunya = 90% of domestic market sales, plus Barcelona is a major source of consumers and tourists visiting the region.
What are the other key DOs in Catalunya?
1) Penedès DO
2) Priorat DOCa/DOQ
3) Montsant DO
4) Costers del Secre DO
