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What are the climatic characteristics of the Comtats de Barcelona zone?

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The climate of the Comtats de Barcelona zone has typically Mediterranean characteristics, with a long summer season, plentiful sunshine and high temperatures in spring and summer, providing optimum conditions for the ripening of the grapes.

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What are the characteristics of the geography of the Comtats de Barcelona zone?

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The geography is characterized by valleys or depressions between low mountain ranges with different orientations, and different altitudes.

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Name the synonym for Xarel·lo variety in Serra de Mar subzone?

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Xarel·lo is widely known as “Pansa Blanca” in Serra de Mar.

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What are the determinants of the temperate climate in the Serra de Mar subzone?

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The subzone is protected from the cold north winds in winter by the Serralada de Marina and the thermal moderation of the Mediterranean Sea.

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What is the dominant grape variety in the Serra de Mer subzone?

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The Xarel·lo variety is dominant in the Serra de Mer subzone,

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What is the dominant soil in the Serra de Mer subzone?

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The vines are planted in the sauló soil that characterizes this subzone.

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What is sauló soil?

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Sauló is a sandy, permeable, well-drained (granitic) soil that is not predominantly chalky. This soil contributes to a natural acidity which is ideal for long-aged Cavas.

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In which areas of the Valls d’Anoia-Foix subzone do the various Cava grapes grow?

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Xarel·lo dominates in the coastal areas, Macabeo in the valley and Parellada in the highest parts of the Valls d’Anoia-Foix subzone.

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What is the range of vineyard altitude in the Valls d’Anoia-Foix subzone?

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Vineyards in the Valls d-Annoia-Foix subzone span from 100 to 750 meters above sea level.

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What is the etymology of the Valls d’Anoia-Foix subzone?

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It is literally the valleys of the Anoia and Foix rivers that arise in the Montserrat.

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What are the geographic characteristics of the Valls d’Anoia-Foix subzone that influence the climate?

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The Montserrat offers protection from the north winds, resulting in a temperate climate, with mild winters and summers that are not too dry.

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What are the geographic characteristics of the Conca del Gaià subzone?

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This Cava subzone is formed by a plateau that is open to the sea, gently rising up to the mountains of the Coastal Range that frame it.

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What are the climatic characteristics of the Conca del Gaià subzone?

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A typical Mediterranean climate with mild winters and hot summers, tempered by sea breezes.

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What are the climatic characteristics of the Serra de Prades subzone?

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It enjoys a very specific microclimate where the influence of the Mediterranean is mixed with the continental winds blowing from the interior - what could be called a transitional Mediterranean climate, with pronounced temperature contrasts. This makes for the sensory attributes of white grapes that are typical of cold climatic zones.

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What are the altitudes of the Serra de Prades subzone?

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between 350 and 600 meters above sea level,

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Which sub-zone has a microclimate that favors the cultivation of the native Trepat variety? What is the characteristic of that microclimate?

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the Serra de Prades subzone with at transitional Mediterranean climate due to continental winds blowing from the interior creating a large diurnal variation.

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What are the geographic characteristics of the Serra de Prades subzone?

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the Serra de Prades to the south and the river Francolí

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What are the geographic characteristics of the Pla de Ponent subzone that influence the climate?

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In the Pla de Ponent, the vineyards are located at a height of between 200 and 400 metres, set in a landscape that is essentially flat, with gently rolling hills.

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What are the climatic characteristics of the Pla de Ponent subzone that influence the climate?

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The climate inland is more continental; a good distance away from the sea, it’s dry with lots of sunshine and there is a sharp contrast between day and night temperatures.

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What is the geographic location of the Valls d’Annoia-Foix subzone?

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Valleys lying between the Massis del Gariff and the Catalan Coastal range.

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What is the relationship between Massis del Gariff and the Montserrat?

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need clarification!

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Which subzone was a historic vineyard for the Romans?

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Conca de Gaià subzone

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Which subzone is near Lleida?

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Pla de Ponent subzone

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When is the rainfall in Pla de Ponent subzone?

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Mostly in the spring (not the winer Mediterranean rains.)

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What is the dominant geographic feature of the Ebro Valley subzone?

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The proximity and influence of the river Ebro characterizes this zone.

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What are the climatic characteristics of the Ebro Valley subzone?

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It has a temperate continental climate which means that winters are quite cold and summers are hot and dry.

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What is the level of rainfall in the Alto Ebro subzone?

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It is a mild climate with moderate annual rainfall thanks to the mountain ranges to the north and the south that form a barrier which above all reduces clouds and precipitation.

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What are the climatic characteristics of the Valle de Cierzo subzone?

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Dry continental climate with a large diurnal variation.

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Compare the grape varieties used in Valle de Cierzo and Alto Ebro subzones.

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Both use Macabeo and Garnacha Tinta; Alto Ebro incorporates Chardonnay.

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What are the climatic characteristics of the de Almendralejo zone?

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These vineyards enjoy a fairly dry climate, with mild winters and high summer temperatures that are accentuated by the warm wind known as the “viento solano”.

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What is the name of the warm wind found in the de Almendralejo zone?

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The high summer temperatures are accentuated by the warm wind known as the “viento solano”.

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What is the solano wind?

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It is an easterly to south-easterly wind, a regional variation or extension of the sirocco that refers to the relative position between the North African coast and southern Spain and not any of the other countries around the Mediterranean Sea. As the dry dusty air of the Sirocco travels northward across the Mediterranean Sea, it picks up much moisture because of its high temperature, and reaches Spain (known as Leveche, Solano, Jaloque or Xaloque).

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What are the geographic characteristics of the Viñedos de Almendralejo zone?

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The land here is nearly flat and is situated at between 200 and 450 meters above sea level. It is located in the Tierra de Barros area of the Badajoz province in the communidad of Extramadura.

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What is the unique grape variety used in the Viñedos de Almendralejo?

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In addition to Macabeo and Parellada, one finds Alarije (Subirat Parent).

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What are the climatic characteristics of the the Requena Zone?

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The climate here could be described as dry meso-Mediterranean with a strong influence of the continental climate, influenced by the high elevation altitude, and it’s location 70 km from the sea. The defining aspects are the large diurnal variation and the long cold winters.

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What are the geographic characteristics of the Requena Zone?

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This zone is situated on a small inland plateau between the Mediterranean Sea and the Meseta Castellana, at a height of between 600 and 900 metros. It is bounded by the curve of the river Cabriel to the south and the hills of the Sierras Ibéricas del Molón to the north.

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What are the main grape varieties used in the Requena Zone?

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Macabeo, Garnatxa Negre and Chardonnay

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When does the dormant period for the vine begin?

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With leaf fall in mid-November

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When does the rise of sap for the vine begin?

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Beginning of March

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When does the bud break for the vine begin?

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End of March

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When does the flowering for the vine begin?

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End of May

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When does the formation of clusters for the vine begin?

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June

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When does the véraison for the vine begin?

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end of July (the onset of the ripening of the grapes, aka the “change of color of the grape berries”)

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When does the ripening for the vine begin?

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after the véraison

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When does the change in the color of the leaves and leaf fall for the vine begin?

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in the autumn

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When does pruning occur?

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while they are dormant

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What are two different types of pruning?

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There are two different types of pruning, one is what’s known as simple or double spur pruning (or Cordon,) and the other is Guyot, the single or double “stick and thumb” method.

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What is the goal of pruning?

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The aim of pruning is to limit the excessive development of the plant, controlling the grapes it will produce in terms of both quality and quantity.

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What are the required vineyard steps during dormancy?

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Soil preparation. Ploughing and fertilizing (if necessary)
Pruning
Planting and grafting

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At what temperature does the sap start to rise in the vine?

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In the temperate climates of the northern hemisphere (as is the case for Cava) this usually occurs at the beginning of March when ground temperatures climb above 10ºC.

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What is the effect of the sap escaping through the cuts made by pruning? (“crying”)

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It makes the vines more sensitive to frost.

52
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What is green pruning? And what is its effect?

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It occurs in the springtime to lighten the plants’ “load” in order to improve grape quality and yield by increasing the area that the sunlight can reach.

53
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What are the required vineyard steps during the summer?

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CLUSTER THINNING: This is done to ensure that the yield per hectare is in line with the stipulations of the D.O.
LEAF REMOVAL: The process whereby the winegrower removes leaves to allow better ripening or aeration of the grapes, at the discretion of each grower.
HARVESTING: After sampling to determine the optimum balance between sugar, acidity and phenolic compounds.
GREEN PRUNING: Consists of the elimination of non-fertile shoots (those that will not bear fruit) to maintain the correct yield of the parts that will indeed produce fruit.

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What are the two parts of the vine leaf?

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The leaves sprout from the green shoots that emerge when a bud develops, and consist of two parts: the blade and the petiole.

55
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What is the tendril of the vine?

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The tendril is a structure similar to that of the stems, and one whose function is to help the plant to climb, using surfaces or other plants for support.

56
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What is the bud of the vine?

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The bud is the organ that gives rise to the sprouting of the first leaves, the clusters and the tendrils.

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What are the nodes of the vine?

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These are the parts of the trunk or branches from which the vine shoots grow.

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What are the vine shoots of the vine?

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Each year part of the vine shoot is renewed, starting from the previous year’s bud. It contains all the growth structures the plant needs in order to develop correctly over the course of the year.

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What is the cluster of the vine?

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This is the fruit itself, the grapes. These are round berries, and the seeds are to be found inside.

60
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What is the function of the trunk and the branches of the vine?

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They support the rest of the plant, as well as acting as a channel for nutrients.

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What is the function and potential depth of the vine root (or rootstock)?

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The root nourishes the plant, providing it with water and mineral nutrients. The roots can reach a depth of between 50 cm and 6 m.

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What is the pulpor mesocarp?

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The pulpor mesocarp is the pulp, generally translucent

63
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What does the pulp contain?

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They are very rich in water, sugars, acids (primarily malic and tartaric), aromas, etc.

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What is the function of the pruina or epicuticular wax of the grape?

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The skin is the most external part of the grape, and so serves to protect the fruit. It’s elastic, and on its surface there’s a waxy layer - this is called pruina or epicuticular wax. The pruina acts as a protective layer thanks to its water-repellent properties .

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What are examples of metabolites found in the skin of the grape?

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aromatic substances and phenolic compounds such as anthocyanins and flavonoids that are responsible for the color of the wine.

66
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What is the endocarp of the vine?

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The pips are the seeds, surrounded by a thin protective layer called

67
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Each grape berry contains how many seeds?

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between 0 and 4 seeds.

68
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What is a seedless berry called?

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a “baya apirena”

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What are the most important components of the seeds?

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The most important components of the seeds are water, glyclosidic compounds, oils and tannins.

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What is the planting density for D.O. Cava?

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A low planting density, between 1,500 and 3,500 plants per hectare (in context of the limited rainfall in the area.)

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What is the permitted vine training for D.O. Cava?

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Both goblet and espalier are permitted

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What is the maximum yields permitted in D.O. Cava?

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Yields are limited to a maximum of 12,000 kg/Ha for the Cava de Guarda and a maximum of 10,000 kg for the Cava de Guarda Superior Reserva and Gran Reserva. (In certain vintages, changes are allowed up to 15,000 kg/Ha.)

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What are the maximum yields of the first pressing of grapes in D.O. Cava?

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A maximum yield of 100 liters of must per 150 kg of grapes (0.66 l/kg). In the case of Cava de Paraje Calificado, this is reduced to 60 liters of must for each 100 kg of grapes (0.6 l/kg).

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What is the most extensively grown grape variety within the framework of the D.O. Cava?

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Macabeo

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Describe the bunches of Macabeo grapes.

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With large, compact clusters, this is a grape that can be quite productive and is extremely vigorous. It has fine skin, a long growth cycle, and ripens late.

76
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Macabeo is native to what area?

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It is considered to be native to the Penedès zone, more specifically to Vilafranca, and was mentioned for the first time in1617.

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Describe the wine made from Macabeo grapes.

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produces wines with a light floral character, fine, elegant and well-balanced, although its richness in sugars and acidity are moderate.
It is also highly valued for its good aging potential.

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Where is the most Macabeo grown within D.O. Cava?

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Penedés Central and Costa del Garraf.
Tarragona zone, Conca de Barberà and La Rioja.

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What is thickness of the grape skin for Macabeo?

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Thin.

80
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Describe the wine made from Xarel·lo grapes.

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It’s a variety that adds acid structure and produces full-bodied wines with a distinctive flavor that makes Cava stand out from other sparkling wines made using the traditional method.

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Where is the most Xarel·lo grown within D.O. Cava?

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Central and coastal areas of the Penedès, Tarragona, and in the Serra de Mar sub-zone (where it’s known as “pansa blanca”).

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Xarel·lo is native to what area?

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It is native to the Penedés in Catalonia. It was mentioned for the first time in Sitges in 1785.

83
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What is the second most extensively grown grape variety within the framework of the D.O. Cava?

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Xarel·lo

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Describe the bunches of Xarel·lo grapes.

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The clusters are medium-sized, not particularly compact, and the skin is thick.

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When was Parellada first documented to be grown in Spain?

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It began to be cultivated in Spain in the 14th century. In Cava it is used above all because of its ability to add finesse and freshness to the wines.

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What is the contribution of Parellada to the Cava coupage?

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It was first cultivated in Spain in the 14th century. In Cava it contributes by adding finesse and freshness to the wines.

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Describe the bunches of Parellada grapes.

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With large clusters, medium sized berries and thick skin, this is a variety that buds early and ripens late. Very productive and very well adapted to the high zones of the Penedés.

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Describe the wine made from Parellada grapes.

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It produces well-structured wines that are fruity and elegant, adding smoothness and balance. With moderate acidity, it brings personality to the Cava, and also good aging potential [e.g. Can Sala.]

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Where is the most Parellada grown within D.O. Cava?

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Alto Penedés, Conca de Barberà, Costers del Segre and a part of northeast Tarragona.

90
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What are the synonyms for Subirat Parent?

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Also known as Malvasía (Riojana) or Alarije

91
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What is the role of Subirat Parent in Cava production?

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It is a variety increasingly used in making sweet or semi-sweet Cavas.

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Describe the bunches of Subirat Parent grapes.

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A variety that both buds and ripens early, the clusters are medium-sized and compact. The berries are large and rounded, with thick skins that take on a slight reddish tone when ripe.

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Describe the wine made from Subirat Parent grapes.

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Generally produces wines with structure, fresh wines with a good aromatic composition - rich in tropical aromas, together with white flowers, rose and melon plus herbal notes. These nuances grow in complexity with ageing

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Where is the most Subirat Parent grown within D.O. Cava?

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Not widely grown. Found at the high elevations in the Penedés and in part of La Rioja [and Almendra, aka Alarije and Malvalsía Riojana.]

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What is the contribution of Chardonnay to Cava?

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The main attribute of Chardonnay is its versatility.

96
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Where is Chardonnay most prevalent?

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Alt Penedés Zone.

97
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Where did Garnacha Tinta originate?

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Most documentation points to Aragón.

98
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What qualities does Garnacha bring to Cava?

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adding notes reminiscent of fruit preserves and red berries

99
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When is Trepat typically harvested?

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With large, compact clusters and berries that have a thick skin, it is harvested late.

100
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Although Trepat is not common in the vineyards of Catalonia, where is it found most often?

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Conca de Barberà, Costers del Segre and Penedés.

101
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What is the color of ripe Monastrell grapes?

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The clusters are medium-sized and not particularly compact, with quite large berries that have thick skins. When ripe, they take on an attractive bluish color.

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What is the “youngest” grape variety in the D.O. Cava?

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Pinot Noir’s use was authorized in 1998 for making rosé Cavas, and since 2007 it has also been possible to use it in white Cavas called “Blanc de Noirs”.

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When was Monastrell first used for making Cava?

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Monastrell was one of the first varieties to be used for making Cava.

104
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What is the extensively planted red grape variety in Cava?

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Garnacha Tinta **

105
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What are the 3 most extensively planted grape varieties in Cava?

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The most extensively planted varieties in Cava, in order, are the Macabeo, Xarel·lo and Parelleda

106
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What is downy mildew?

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It is a form of fungus that primarily attacks the leaves, but that can also appear on the buds, flowers and clusters of fruit. [It is caused by plasmopara viticola. It is considered to be the most devastating disease of grapevines in climates with relatively warm and humid summers. It was first observed in 1834 by Schweinitz on Vitis aestivalis in the southeastern United States.]

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What are the required conditions for downy mildew?

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high humidity and temperatures above 15ºC; the inoculum remains on the leaves that fall in the autumn, and becomes active in spring as it is transmitted by raindrops penetrating the stomata of the leaves.

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What is the treatment for downy mildew?

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The most frequently applied treatment is copper sulphate, done prophylactically.

109
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What is the appearance of downy mildew?

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In spring it becomes visible, oily spots appear on both sides of the leaf, as do cottony patches. Eventually the leaves dry out. On older leaves in autumn, it can appear as a sort of “mosaic”. It also affects the grape clusters in the form of cottony mycelium, causing the berries to dry out.

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What is the appearance of powdery mildew?

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floury-looking greyish-white spots, which is why it’s commonly known as “ceniza” (ash).

111
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When does powdery mildew occur?

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It occurs in warm, humid conditions, (but not in liquid water), which means that its preferred season is spring. It arrives carried on the wind, penetrating the plant via the stomata on the leaves.

112
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What is the treatment for powdery mildew?

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dusting or spraying with sulfur; it can only be tackled once it appears (prevention is the only option for downy mildew).

113
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What is the scientific name for grey mold?

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Botrytis Cinerea

114
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What are the the conditions that favors grey mold?

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High humidity and high temperatures (25ºC and 75% humidity). To cause an infection, the fungus needs to find the “wounds” in the grape that are produced by the grapevine moth, by hail, or by very heavy rains.

115
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What is the treatment for grey mold?

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As this is an internal fungus, the treatment is an indirect one: the control of the grapevine moth.

116
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How does bunch structure affect risk of grey mold?

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Loose grape clusters are more resistant to botrytis infections. The grape varieties with tightly packed bunches (e.g. Pinot Blanc, Riesling and Pinot Gris) rupture more easily because of the pressure the berries apply to each other.

117
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What is the difference between grey mold and noble rot?

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Same fungus, grey mold occurs when dry sunny conditions do not break up the warm humid conditions. Foggy mornings with sunny afternoons favor noble rot.

118
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What are the other names for grape worm?

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Also known as the European grapevine moth, the scientific name is “Lobesia botrana”.

119
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What is the treatment for the grape worm?

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By attracting the moths using pheromone traps, also called “sexual confusion”.

120
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What is the most common type of pest that attacks grape vines?

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grape worm

121
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What is the requirement for organic viticulture in Cava?

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From 2025 onwards, the Cava de Guarda Superior Category will be all from organically certified vineyards.

122
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What percent of Cava is organically produced?

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15%

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What is DO Cava’s most emblematic variety?

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Xarello

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