Spain - Priorat & Monsant

Question 1

Priorat climate?

Answer 1

Warm continental

Protected from Mediterranean influence by the Serra de Llaberia mountain range in the south

Question 2

Priorat is protected by which mountain range in the North?

Answer 2

Serra de Montsant

Protects from cold winds

Question 3

Altitudes in Priorat?

Answer 3

100m-750m

Valleys carved by the river giving different aspects and altitudes

Question 4

Main 2 favoured red grapes in Priorat?

Answer 4

Garnacha

Carinena

Question 5

International red varieties in Priorat? (3)

Answer 5

Cabernet Sauvignon

Syrah

Merlot

Question 6

White grapes of Priorat?

Answer 6

Garnacha Blanca

Macabeo

(Only 7% of plantings)

Question 7

Oak maturation in priorat? (2)

Answer 7

Usually French oak

1-2 years

Question 8

How many sub zones in Priorat?

Answer 8

12

The name of the sub zone is labeled then “Vi De Vila” appears after

Question 9

Name the cru classifications of Priorat in order:
(4)

Answer 9

Vi de Vila

Vi de Paratge

Vinya Classificado

Gran Vinya Classificado

Question 10

Age of certified “Old Vines” in Priorat?

Answer 10

Min 75 years old

Question 11

What is a Paratge in Priorat?

Answer 11

A ‘Named Site’ like a Lieu Dit in France

There are over 450 Paratge in Priorat

Question 12

Climate difference between Monsant and Priorat?

Answer 12

Monsant has more Mediterranean influence due to the proximity to the coast

Question 13

Diurnal range in Monsant?

Answer 13

Not as extreme as Priorat due to mediterranean influences

Question 14

Soil types in Monsant?

Answer 14

From sand to clay with higher limestone content

Also some Ilicorella (like Priorat)

Question 15

Monsant vineyards compared to Priorat?

Answer 15

Less extreme and easy to work due to topography

Question 16

Fertility of soils in Monsant?

Answer 16

Slightly higher than Priorat so yields tend to be higher

Question 17

Vine training in Monsant? (3)

Answer 17

Trellised common

Some bush vine

(Terraced vineyards on slopes)

Question 18

Red grapes of Monsant?

Answer 18

Same as Priorat except Tempranillo is grown here and is third most planted

Question 19

Export % of production of Monsant?

Answer 19

40% exported