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Where is DO Montsant located?

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This DOP almost completely encircles DOQ Priorat in southern Cataluna.
The growing area encompasses:
* Serra de Montsant (Cordillera Prelitoral): in the north (largest)
* Serra de La Figuera: to the west
* Serra de Llaberia: in the southeast

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Name the rivers that flow through DO Montsant.

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  • Siurana River
  • Montsant River

These rivers flow through this region & converge in the southern part of DOQ Priorat en route to the Ebro. Both are used as a water source when irrigation is deemed necessary.

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Prior to attaining its own DO status, which DOP did the area of DO Montsant previously belong to?

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DO Tarragona

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What is the climate in DO Montsant?

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Mediterranean with continental influences
* rainfall mostly in spring & autumn
* 16-28in/400-700mm average rainfall

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What soil types are found in DO Montsant?

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3 primary types:
* silty-loam (panal)
* limey clay w/ some granitic sand (saulo)
* slate (llicorella)

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What led the Consejo Regulador to initiate a zoning project in DO Montsant in 2008?

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The range of soil types as well as distinct topographical & climatic conditions within the DO.

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Name the 6 divisions of DO Montsant.

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  1. Pradell de la Teixeta-La Torre de Fontaubella: to the southeast
  2. Falset: to the south
  3. Marca-Capcanes-Els Guiamets-La Serra: to the south
  4. El Molar-El Masroig-Darmos: to the southwest
  5. La Figuera-Cabaces-La Bisbal-Margalef: to the west
  6. Cornudella de Montsant-Ulldemolins: to the northeast

Positions are in clockwise order.

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What styles of wine are produced in DO Montsant?

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  • Tinto (90%): blends of Garnatxa Negra & Samsa w/ small %s of other native and/or international varieties
  • Blanco (6%)
  • Rosado (3%)
  • Other (1%)
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Name the white varieties planted in DO Montsant.

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Authorized:
* Chardonnay
* Garnacha Blanca
* Macabeo
* Moscatel de Grano Menudo
* Pansal (Xarel.lo)
* Parellada

White varieties account for only 5% of total plantings.

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Name the red varieties planted in DO Montsant.

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Authorized:
* Samso/Mazuela/Carignane (Carinena)
* Garnacha Negra/Tinta
* Cabernet Sauvignon
* Garnacha Peluda
* Merlot
* Monastrell
* Picapoll Tinto
* Syrah
* Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo

Almost 95% of all vineyards are planted to red grapes. Samso & Garnacha Negra account for more than 65% of all red grapes planted.

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What are the characteristics of wines from DO Montsant?

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These wines are typified by concentrated red fruits laced with alcohol, yet the finish is refreshing with a mineral/stony edge.
They are similar to wines of DOQ Priorat but generally are lighter & less complex.

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Where is DO Penedes located?

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This DOP is in central Cataluna, along the coast and extending inland.

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Name the 3 subzones of DO Penedes.

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  1. Penedes Superior (previously Alt Penedes): located in the central plain; largest area of production
  2. Penedes Central: : contains regional capital Vilafranca del Penedes; is home to one of Spain’s largest wineries, Bodegas Torres; center of cava production, Sant Sadurni d’Anoia, is here
  3. Penedes Maritim (previously Baix Penedes): largely coastal
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Name the 10 unique & newly delineated growing areas in DO Penedes.

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  1. Alts d’Ancosa
  2. Conca del Foix
  3. Costers de l’Anoia
  4. Costers de Laverno
  5. Costers del Montmell
  6. Marina del Garraf
  7. Massis del Garraf
  8. Muntanyes d’Ordal
  9. Turons de Vilafranca
  10. Vall Bitlles-Anoia

This delineation was meant to identify distinctive mesoclimates w/in the DO.

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Which wine region in Spain was the first to adopt the use of temperature-controlled, stainless steel fermentation tanks?

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DO Penedes

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What is the climate in DO Penedes?

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Mediterranean
* 20in/500mm annual rainfall

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What soil types are found in DO Penedes?

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  • limestone
  • loamy-clay
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What styles of wine are produced in DO Penedes?

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  • Blanco (51%): typically light & crisp; some producers are experimenting with barrel aging to impart complexity
  • Tinto (35%)
  • Rosado (11%)
  • Espumoso (1%)
  • Other (2%)
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Name the white varieties permitted in DO Penedes?

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Authorized:
* Xarel.lo (primary grape)
* Macabeo
* Parellada
* Subirat Parent (Malvasia)
* Garnacha Blanca
* Moscatel de Alejandria
* Moscatel de Grano Menudo
* Malvasia de Sitges
* Chardonnay
* Sauvignon Blanc
* Riesling
* Gewurztraminer
* Chenin Blanc
* Sumoi Blanco (Sumoll Blanco)
* Viognier

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Name the red varieties permitted in DO Penedes?

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Authorized:
* Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo)
* Garnacha Tinta
* Samso (Carinena)
* Monastrell
* Sumoi Tinto (Sumoll Tinto)
* Cabernet Sauvignon
* Merlot
* Pinot Noir
* Syrah
* Cabernet Franc
* Petit Verdot

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What are the characteristics of wines made from Xarel.lo in DO Penedes?

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This grape typically yields simple, light, crisp, and citrusy vinos blancos.

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What are the requirement for wines under the Classic Penedes classification?

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  • grapes must be 100% organic
  • all grapes sourced from w/in Penedes
  • wines produced via metodo tradicional
  • process from tirage to disgorgement must take place in the bottle w/in cellars registered w/ the DO Penedes
  • min. 15 months aging on lees (making them all Reserva)

This is the first 100% organic sparkling classification in the world.

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Name the only Denominacion de Origen Calificada within Cataluna.

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DOQ Priorat

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Where is DOQ Priorat located?

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This wine region is situated in southwestern Cataluna, stretching soutward from the foot of the Serra de Montsant Mountains and is framed by mountain ranges on all sides.

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What is the climate in **DOQ Priorat**?
**Mediterranean** w/ **continental** influences * mountain peaks surrounding this region protects it from the cold, dry *Cierzo* winds. * 16-24in/400-600mm average annual rainfall
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Name the river that runs through **DOQ Priorat**.
The ***Siurana River*** flows southwest bisecting the region & creating a winding depression on its way to the *Ebro River*.
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Where in **DOQ Priorat** are the vineyards planted?
These vineyards are planted on steep slopes/riverbanks called ***costers*** at elevation (328-2,461ft/100-750m) or on sculpted terraces. The gradient of these ***costers*** ranges from 15-60%. Some terraces are so narrow there is only space for 2 rows of vines. This rugged terrain demands heavy labor.
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What soil types are found in **DOQ Priorat**?
***Llicorella***: *Quartz-rich slate* This copper-colored, decomposed *slate*/*shale* soil is shallow and sits just above layers of bedrock.
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How is ***llicorella*** beneficial to the vines and winemaking in **DOQ Priorat**?
Roots struggle to find water & nutrients which results in low-yielding vines that yield small, concentrated berries which produce high-quality wines with concentrated fruit, minerality, elegance, & finesse.
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What styles of wine are produced in **DOQ Priorat**?
* ***Tinto*** (95%): blends of **Garnacha Tinta** & **Samso** and may include other authorized varieties (native/international); these are regularly aged in barrique, some for a significant period of time * ***Blanco*** (4%) * ***Rosado*** (1%) * Other (<1%)
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Name the *white* varieties permitted in **DOQ Priorat**.
Authorized: * Garnacha Blanca * Macabeo * Pedro Ximenez * Chenin Blanc * Moscatel de Alejandria * Moscatel de Grano Menudo * Pansal (Xarl.lo) * Picapoll Blanco * Viognier
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Name the *red* varieties permitted in **DOQ Priorat**.
Preferred: * **Garnacha Tinta** * **Samso** (Carinena) Authorized: * Garnacha Peluda * Cabernet Sauvignon * Cabernet Franc * Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo) * Pinot Noir * Merlot * Syrah * Picapoll Tinto
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What designation system created in **DOQ Priorat** in 2009 was the first of its kind in Spain?
***Vi de Vila***
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Why was the ***Vi de Vila*** category created in **DOQ Priorat**?
The "Village Wines" category was created in 2009 in an effort to establish a deeper connection to the geographic, environmental, climatic, social, and historical factors which characterize individual vineyards with this DO. Wineries wishing to use this must adhere to additional control measures administered by the *Consejo* throughout the production year.
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Name the **12** ***Vi de Vila*** sub-zones of **DOQ Priorat**.
1. Bellmunt del Priorat 2. Gratallops 3. El Lloar 4. La Morera de Montsant 5. Poboleda 6. Porrera 7. Escaladei 8. Torroja del Priorat 9. La Vilella Alta 10. La Vilella Baixa 11. Masos de Falset 12. Solanes del Molar
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What is the ***Els Noms de la Terra***?
"The Names of the Land" is a terroir-based classification system established in **DOQ Priorat** in 2019 that is available for all non-regional bottlings from the 2017 vintage onward. It is inspired by Burgundy's classification system and is heavily monitored by the *Consejo Regulador*.
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Name the designations within the ***Els Noms de la Terra***.
* **Vi de Paratge** (similar to *Lieu-dit*) * **Vinya Classificada** (*Premier Cru*) * **Gran Vinya Classificada** (*Grand Cru*)
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What classification is superseded by the ***Els Noms de la Terra***?
**Vi de Finca**, which was establish in 2002, used to be the highest rung on the wine quality pyramid in **DOQ Priorat**.
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List the **DOQ Priorat** vineyard classification levels from highest to lowest.
* **Gran Vinya Classificada** * **Vinya Classificada** * **Vi de Paratge** * **Vi de Vila** * **DOQ Priorat**
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What are the requirements of wines produced under **DOQ Priorat**/Regional wine?
* grapes must be sourced from estate-owned or long/term rented vineyards (min. 7 years) * grapes may be sourced from anywhere w/in the **DOQ** * min. **60%** **Garnacha Tinta** and/or **Samso** (Carinena)
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What are the requirements of wines produced under ***Vi de Vila***?
* grapes must be grown w/in the boundaries of the designated village * max. **7,000kg/ha** yields for *whites* * max. **5,000kg/ha** yields for *reds* * **90%** of the vineyards must be min. **10** years old * remaining **10%** of vineyards must be min. **5** years old * min. **60%** **Garnacha Tinta** and/or **Samso** (Carinena)
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What are the requirements of wines produced under ***Vi de Paratge***?
* grapes must be grown w/in the designated *paratge* (single location) * max. **6,000kg/ha** yields for *whites* * max. **4,000kg/ha** yields for *reds* * **90%** of vineyards must be min. **15** years old * remaining **10%** of vineyards must be min. **5** years old * min. **60%** **Garnacha Tinta** and/or **Samso** (Carinena) There are **459** paratges.
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What are the requirements of wines produced under ***Vinya Classificada***?
* grapes must be from a single vineyard * max. 6,000kg/ha yields for whites * max. 4,000kg/ha yields for reds * 80% of vineyards must be min. 20 years old * remaining 20% of vineyards must be min. 5 years old * traceability (min. 5 years) * min. **60%** **Garnacha Tinta** and/or **Samso** (Carinena)
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Name the **4** wines authorized to carry the **Vinya Classificada** designation in **DOQ Priorat**.
1. Clos Mogador 2. Mas de la Rosa 3. Coma Blanca 4. Clos Fonta
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What are the requirements of wines produced under ***Gran Vinya Classificada***?
* grapes must be from a single vineyard * max. **4,000kg/ha** yields for *whites* * max. **3,000kg/ha** yields for *reds* * **80%** of vineyards must be min. **35** years old * remaining **20%** of vineyards must be min. **10** years old * traceability (min. 5 years) * min. **90%** **Garnacha Tinta** and/or **Samso** (Carinena)
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Name the single wine authorized to carry the ***Gran Vinya Classificada***.
**L'Ermita**
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What are the requirements for wines labeled as ***Vinyes Velles*** in **DOQ Priorat**?
Wines labeled "***Old Vines***" must be made from grapes coming from plots that are min. 75 years old or were planted prior to 1945.
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What are the characteristics of wines from **DOQ Priorat**?
These *vinos tintos* are typically highly concentrated, mineral & complex w/ notes of ripe berry fruit & cured meat. The palate is rich & intense yet balanced & refreshing. Some of Spain's finest wines come from this wine region.
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Where is **DO Terra Alta** located?
This wine region is situated in southwest **Cataluna** between the *Ebro River* and **Aragon**.
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Where in **DO Terra Alta** are the vineyards planted?
* most are on slopes of rolling hills (1,148-1,804ft/350-550m) * some are higher (3,281ft/1000m) * plains
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What is the climate in **DO Terra Alta**?
**Mediterranean** * 19-23in/485-592mm average annual rainfall
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What soil types are found in **DO Terra Alta**?
*Loamy-clay* w/ high *limestone* content
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What styles of wine are produced in **DO Terra Alta**?
* ***Tinto*** (72%) * ***Blanco*** (18%): historically, blancos were the focus * ***Rosado*** (10%) * ***Espumoso*** (<1%) * Other (<1%): fortified sweet wines, late-harvest wines, & *brisats* (orange wines) Note: Cooperatives are responsible for most production.
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Name the *white* varieties permitted in **DO Terra Alta**?
Preferred: * **Garnacha Blanca**/**Garnatxa Blanca** * Macabeo * Parellada Authorized: * Chardonnay * Chenin Blanc * Moscatel de Grano Grande/Moscatel de Alejandria * Moscatel de Grano Menudo/Moscatel de Frontignan * Pedro Ximenex * Sauvignon Blanc * Viognier
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Name the *red* varieties permitted in **DO Terra Alta**?
Preferred: * **Garnacha Negra**/**Garnatxa Negra** (Garnacha Tinta) * **Garnacha Peluda**/**Garnatxa Peluda** * Samso/Mazuelo/Carignan (Carinena) Authorized: * Cabernet Franc * Cabernet Sauvignon * Garnacha Tintorera * Merlot * Syrah * Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo)
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Which grape varieties account for **75%** of the vineyard plantings in **DO Terra Alta**?
* Garnacha/Garnatxa Blanca: is of particular significance in this region * Garnacha/Garnatxa Negra * Garnacha/Garnatxa Peluda * Macabeo * Parellada * Samso (Carinena)
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What *vinos blancos* are of particular significance in **DO Terra Alta**?
***Terra Alta Garnatxa Blanca*** * must meet a min. vintage rating of "very good" * are labeled assuring their quality by the *Consejo Regulador*
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What are the characteristics of wines from **DO Terra Alta**?
These wines are full-bodied with crisp acidity & display delicate aromas & flavors of citrus & ripe pear.
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What is ***Tarragona Clasico***?
***Classic Tarragona*** is a high-alcohol sweet wine crafted from overripe **Garnacha** grapes that age for **12 years** in large oak containers. Production sometimes incorporates a *solera* system. It is crafted in DO Tarragona.

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