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Where is Catalunya?

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NE Spain

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What defines the eastern border of Catalunya?

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The Mediterranean coast

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What are the two biggest environmental factors on Catalunya’s climate?

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The Mediterranean Sea and altitude

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Would you find international varieties in Catalunya?

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Yes- more so than other areas of Spain

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What city provides Catalunya with large local market?

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Barcalona

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How many DOs in Catalunya?

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11

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How many DOQs in Catalunya?

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What would you expect if you saw Vi de Finca on a label?

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An exceptional wine from a single estate in Catalunya

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What is looked at when decerning which wines are able to be labelled as Vi da Finca?

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Strict specifications, including restricted yields and min length. of time for the wine to be established in the market

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Where are grapes sources for Catalunya DO?

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Anywhere in the autonomy of Catalunya

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What style of wines would you expect to be labeled as Catalunya DO?

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Inexpensive and mid priced wines from the largest producers.

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how restrictive is the Catalunya DO?

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Allows more freedom than smaller DOs in terms of where grapes can be sourced and the range of international/local grapes are permitted

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Where is Penedes DO?

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stretch of land along the Mediterranean coast, just south of Barcelona, to the mountains inland

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What is the climate in Penedes?

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Warm medeteranean

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The DO of Penedes can be broadly divided into ____ zones

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three

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What % of Penedes DO is white varieties?

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80%

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What are the 3 most planted varieties in Penedes?

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Xarel-lo, Macabeo and Parellada

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What white grape varieties are permitted in Penedes?

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Xarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada, Chardonnay, Moscatel, Sauvignon Blanc, Gewurtztraminer, Rielsing

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What black grape varieties are permitted in Penedes?

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Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Tempranillo, Pinot Noir, Syrah and others

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What is the most planted black variety in Penedes?

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Merlot

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What are the three climatic zones of Penedes (list E to West)

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Penedes Maritim
Penedes Central
Penedes Superior

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Where is Penedes Maritim?

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Between the Mediterranean sea and the costal range of hills (just south of Barcelona)

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What styles of wine would you expect in Penedes Maritim?

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full bodies red wines from late ripening varietals ie Monastrell. Some inexpensive whites made from Xarel-lo, Macabeo and Parellada

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What’s the climate like in Penedes Maritim and why?

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Warm climate without temperature extremes due to the low altitude and proximity to the sea

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Describe the geography of Penedes Central?

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It lies on relatively flat plains, kown as the pre-costal depression, between the costal range and inland mountains

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what is the altitude in Penedes Central?

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up to 500m

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What grapes do you commonly find grown in Penedes Central?

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Large plantings of Xarel-lo, Macabeo, Parellada. Also Merlot, Cab Sauv, Tempranillo and Chardonnay

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What is the altitude of Penedes Superior?

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500-800 m in the inland mountains

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where in Penedes is spring frost a problem and why?

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Penedes Superior- altitude

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What mountains in Penedes Superior between?

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The Montserrat and the Montmell

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What grapes are grown in Penedes Superior?

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Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc and Pinot Noir. Also small amounts of Riesling and Gewurztstaminer

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Which part of Penedes is the coolest?

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Penedes Superior

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33
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How much rainfall annually in Penedes?

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500 mm

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In Penedes the driest season is _______

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Summer

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Can you use irrigation in Penedes?

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Yes- if vines are suffering from lack of water but authorisation must be gained from the Consejo Regulador

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What’s the soil like in Penedes?

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Generally loamy with some calcareous components.

- can generally store enough water through the ripening period

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When and why did Penedes modernise it’s wine production practices?

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60s and 70s- led by the example of Dijon educated Miguel Torres

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What winemaking equipment was introduced to Penedes in the 60s-70s?

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Temp controlled steel

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Quality and price in Penedes?

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good - v good

inexpensive - midpriced (a number of premium wines)

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What has changed about the zoning in Penedes recently?

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more precise zoning of vineyard areas and ten sup zones have been mapped based on geographical and cultural parameters.

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41
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What percentage of wines from Penedes DO. are exported?

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30%

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Largest export markets for Penedes?

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Germany, Canada, Switzerland, China and USA

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Where do most of the domestic sales for Penedes DO wines come from?

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90% of all domestic sales are in Catalunya. (ie locally/Barcelona)

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When were vineyards first planted in Priorat and who planted them?

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12th Century by Carthusian monks

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When did Priorat receive international recognition?

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The last few decades

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What has historically made viticulture difficult in Priorat?

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A lack of easy access, challenging topography and some extremes of weather

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What problems did Priorat face at the end of the 19th century?

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Phylloxera and growth of the textile industry in Catalunya (local workers abandoned vineyards and moved to the cities.

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Which local producer in Priorat reinvigorated vineyards in 1989?

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Rene Barbier

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49
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What did Rene Barbier do in Priorat?

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formed a small group of viticulturists and winemakers to re-invigorate several specific vineyards and produce wines, blending in international varieties such as Cab Sauv, Syrah and Merlot. And using French inspired winemaking techniques. (ie oak)

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What wines did Rene Barbier make?

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Clos Mogador, Clos Dofi, Clos de L’Obac, Clos Martinet and Clos Erasmus

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51
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When did Priorat see a big increase in estates?

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late 1990s

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When was Priorat promoted from DO to DOQ?

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2009

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53
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What is the climate in Priorat?

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warm continental

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54
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What geographical feature protects Priorat from cold winds?

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the Serra de Montsant in the north

55
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What geographical feature protects Priorat from Mediterranean influence?

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the Serra de Llaberia

56
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Summers in Priorat DOQ are ______

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Hot and dry

57
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What is the diurnal range like in Priorat?

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high diurnal range. Hot with cool nights

58
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Winters in Priorat DOQ are _______

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very cold

59
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Rainfall in Priorat is…..

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500-600 mm

60
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When does it rain in Priorat and in what form?

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winter and spring in heavy storms

61
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Is irrigation permitted in Priorat DOQ?

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in the driest years and for the establishment of new vineyards

62
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What river winds through Priorat?

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the river Siurana

63
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What gives Priorat it’s wide range of altitudes and aspects?

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winding valleys carved by the river siurana and it’s tributaries.

64
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Altitude in Priorat DOQ?

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100-750 m

65
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How many hectares in Priorat total, and how many planted?

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17600 ha total and 2000 ha planted

66
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What gradients are slopes in Priorat?

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Ranges from 5% to 60%

67
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How do growers in priorat help to reduce soil erosion?

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narrow terraces

68
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Would you expect to. find mechanisation in Priorat and why?

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no- slopes and narrow terraces don’t allow it

69
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What’s the soil like in Priorat DOQ?

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Varied. Largely poor and stoney but with some outcrops of clay. The slate based soils are known as llicorella

70
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what is llicorella? Describe

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Slate based soils in Priorat DOQ- thin, rocky and lacking in nutrients, with characteristic particles of Mica that reflect both light and heat back onto the vines

71
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What is special about the bedrock in Priorat?

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the slate bedrock splits into vertical layers which means that vine roots can grow deep in search of water

72
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What contributes to low yields in Priorat?

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low rainfall, low nutrient levels and lots of old vines

73
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How are old vineyards in Priorat planted?

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low density with bush vines

74
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How are new vineyards in Priorat planted?

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VSP trellised where possible

75
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average yields in Priorat?

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5-6 hL/ha

76
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Maximum permitted yield in Priorat?

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39 hL/ha

77
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What 2 black varieties make up the majority of plantings in Priorat DOQ and why?

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Garnacha and Carinena- well suited to hot days and dry conditions.

78
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What grape is found in the warmest sites in Priorat?

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Carinena- suited to the harsh conditions

79
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What international varieties are grown in Priorat?

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Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah and Merlot

80
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Is the popularity of international varieties in Priorat growing or reducing?

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Reducing

81
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what white varieties are grown in Priorat?

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garnacha Blanca and Macabeo

82
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White grapes make up what percentage of plantings in priorat?

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6%

83
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What kind of yeasts would you expect in priorat DOQ and why?

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Cultured yeasts as high levels of potential alcohol in the grapes means fermentation with ambient yeasts can be slow.

84
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Red wines in Priorat are typically matured in what vessel and for how long?

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French oak, for 1 - 2 years

85
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What ABV would you expect from red wines in Priorat?

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14.5% and more

86
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What are the four classifications of Priorat wines?

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Vi de Vila
Vi de Paratge
Vinya Classificada
Gran Vinya Classificada

87
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What is ‘Vi de Vila’ in Priorat DOQ?

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Grapes must come from one of Priorate 12 sub-zones. Name of sub zone followed by Vi de Villa on the label.

88
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What is ‘Vi de Paratge’ in Priorat DOQ?

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Grapes must be grown within a single paratge (named site/lieu dit).

89
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What is the translation of Paratge and how many are there in Priorat?

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‘named site’ (equivalent of a lieu dit)

There are 459

90
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What is ‘Vinya Classificada’ in Priorat DOQ?

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A wine from a single vineyard of merit within a Paratje. (cru)

91
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What is ‘Gran Vinta Classificada’ in Priorat DOQ?

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A wine from a single vineyard of exceptional merit within a Paratje. (grand cru)

92
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How do you qualify for. a specific classification in Priorat?

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Producers must own the vineyard or have rented it for minimum of 7 years.

Individual classifications have different regulations regarding yield and minimum grape proportions.

93
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In Priorat DOQ, wines classified as Vinya Classificada or Gran Vinya Classificada require critical recognition over a minimum of ______ years.

A

FIVE

94
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The Consejo Regulador certify the use of what term?

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Old vines. Minimum 75 years old or planted before 1945

95
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Where is Montsant DO?

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Forms an almost complete ring around Priorat DOQ.

96
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Where within the DO of montsant do you find. the bulk of plantings?

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The south, where the land flattens out to the lower valley of the River Ebro.

97
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Does Montsant have more or less Mediterranean influence than Priorat?

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More- closer to. the coast

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In Montsant, summers are generally ____ and ____, with most of the rain falling in the ______ and _______.

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In Montsant, summers are generally WARM and DRY, with most of the rain falling in the WINTER and SPRING.

99
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What is the north of Montsant like?

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more mountainous, higher altitudes (300-700 m) and generally cooler temperatures

100
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What’s the soil like in Montsant?

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A mixture- clay based to sandy.
Some patches of Licorella particularly in the South.
In the North and East, there’s more limestone content.

101
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Compare Montsant to Priorat.

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Vineyards easier to work.
Topography and weather less extreme.
Soils more fertile.
Yields tend to be higher.

102
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What % of Montsant is black grapes?

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94%

103
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Which 2 grapes make up 2/3rds of Montsant’s plantings?

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Garnacha and Carinena

104
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What grapes are planted in Montsant?

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Garnacha, Carinena, Tempranillo, Syrah, Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon

105
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In Montsant would you expect to see blends or single varietal wines?

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Many blends, but single varietal Garnacha and Carinena are not uncommon.

106
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What vessels would you expect Montsant DO wines to be. aged in and for how long?

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French or American. oak barrels, 1-2. years

107
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Describe the style of wines from the south of Montsant

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ripe, fruity and full bodied with high alcohol, Medium + acidity.
good- v good, mid priced- premium

108
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Name 2 producers from Montsant?

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Espectacle and cellar de Capcanes

109
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Which. white grapes are grown in Montsant?

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Garnacha Blanca and Macabeo

110
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How many hectares of vineyards in Montsant?

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1900 ha

111
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What type of winemaker is most prevalent in. Montsant

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Cooperatives

112
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When did Montsant get DO status?

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2001

113
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Producers from which other region have been tempted to Montsant because of the cheaper land?

A

Priorat!!!

114
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How much of the wine Montsant is exported?

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45%

115
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Top export markets for Montsant?

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Germany, USA, France, Switzerland, UK

116
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Where is Costers Del Segre DO in comparison to other areas in Catalunya?

A

Further North and more inland

117
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How many ‘not entirely contiguous’ sub zones are there in Costers Del Segre DO?

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7 (contiguous=not touching, ffs)

118
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What is the climate in Costers Del Segre DO?

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Continental climate with hot summers and cold winters

119
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Rainfall in Costers Del Segre?

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Low- 400 mm

120
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Who first planted in Costers Del Segre and when?

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Manuel Raventos in the early 1900s (owner of Condorniu)

121
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When was the DO of Costers Del Segre established?

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1980s

122
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What establishment work was needed in Costers Del Segre before the land could support vines?

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The saline soils were improved and irrigation channels were installed.

123
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Altitude in Costers del Segre DO?

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200-700 m

124
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What styles of wine are produced in the higher altitude vineyards of Costers del Segre?

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Cava, white varieties and early ripening black varieties

125
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What is the soil like in Costers del Segre?

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Sandy and free draining

126
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Is irrigation permitted in Costers del Segre?

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Yes and it is needed in most vineyards

127
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Red grapes permitted in Costers del Segre?

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Garnacha, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot

128
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white grapes permitted in Costers del Segre?

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Macabeo, Parellada, Xarel-lo (mainly for cava production), Chardonnay, Garnacha Blanca and Sauvignon Blanc

129
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Describe still wines from Costers del Segre?

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Generally made in a fresh, fruity style for early drinking.
Blends are common.
mid priced with a few premium examples

130
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Would you expect wines from Costers del Segre to be oaked?

A

Reds and some Chardonnay may be aged in French or American oak

131
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How many hectares of plantings in Costers del Segre?

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4000 ha

132
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Who owns a third of Costers Del Segre?

A

Raimat (aka Raventos)

133
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Significant producers in Costers del Segre DO?

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Raimat (Raventos) and Castell dEncus

134
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What speciality program does Costers del Segre have?

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It’s own sustainability program, concerned with social, economic and environmental parameters. 70% or production

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