Spain- Catalunya/Priorat

Question 1

Which is the 2nd region in Spain to be promoted to DOCa?

Answer 1

Priorat DOCa.

Question 2

Which are the 2 red traditional grapes of Priorat region?

Answer 2

Garnacha
Carinena

Question 3

Which soils are found in the best vineyards of Priorat?

Answer 3

Licorella, a mix of black slate and quartzite, requiring the vines to dig deeply for water.

Question 4

What is the climate of Priorat?

Answer 4

Warm Mediterranean

Question 5

Which red grape varieties dominate in the ‘Montsant DO’?

Answer 5

Garnacha
Carinena

Question 6

Which is the ‘DO’ located north-east of Taragona DO?

Answer 6

Penedes DO.
*divided between 3 distinct altitude zones:
1.Baix-Penedes
2.Medio-Penedes
3.Alt-Penedes= (White Parellada grape) grows best.

Question 7

Name the 5 authorized white grapes for Cava production?

Answer 7

1.Parellada
2.Xare-lo
3.Macabeo
4.Malvasia
5.Chardonnay

Question 8

In which of the 3 zones of Penedes DO, thrives the grape Tempranillo?

Answer 8

*Medio-Penedes.
Known here as (Ull de Llebre)

Question 9

Which red grapes thrives in the lower Baix-Penedes vineyards?

Answer 9

Garnacha
Monastrell

Question 10

Name the birthplace of the Cava production?

Answer 10

Sant Sadurni d’Anoia- located in Alt-Penedes

Question 11

Who is the world’s largest sparkling wine producer?

Answer 11

*Freixenet

Question 12

Which are the permitted grapes for Cava DO production? (9)

Answer 12

1.Parellada
2.Xare-lo
3.Macabeo
4.Chardonnay
5.Pinot Noir
6.Garnacha Tinta
7.Monastrel
8.Trepat
9.Malvasia

Question 13

What are the aging requirements on the lees, for Cava de Guarda level?

Answer 13

1. 9 months for Cava de Guarda Superior.
2. 18 months for Cava de Guarda Reserva.
3. 30 months for Cava de Guarda Gran Reserva