Spain: Catalunya Flashcards
Which grape is DOCa Priorat known for?
Garnatxa
What are the three grapes used to make wine DO Cava?
Macabeo (Viura)
Parallada
Xarel.lo
What is the name of the unique black slate and quartzite soil found in DOCa Priorat?
Llicorella
What is the climate of DOCa Priorat?
Hot & dry Mediterranean climate with significant diurnal shifts
What is the topography of DOCa Priorat?
Steep terraced slopes
What is the most common vine training method used in DOCa Priorat?
Bush Trained (Gobelet)
T or F: Mechanized harvest is common in DOCa Priorat.
False. Due to the steepness of the slopes, mechanized harvesting is uncommon.
T or F: DOCa Priorat commonly uses modern winemaking techniques and new French oak barrels.
True
T or F: Riddling by hand is common in Cava.
False. The use of gyropalette is common.
Which sparkling wine method is used to make Cava?
Traditional method
What are the aging requirements for DO Cava?
Cava: min. 9mo. on lees
Reserva: min. 18mo. on lees
Name 2 producers from DOCa Priorat.
Rene Barbier
Alvaro Palacios
Clos Erasmus
Clos Martinet
Scala Dei
Name one major Cava producer.
Gramona
Mestres
Conquilla
What is the significance of the Gratallops project on DOCa Priorat?
The “Gratallops Project” was the combined effort of Alvaro Palacios, Rene Barbier, and several others, who combined their efforts to purchase a set of vineyards and make wine in a shared space as they set up their own estates.
