Priorat Flashcards
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1
Q
Where is Priorat located?
A
Catalonia, northeast Spain
2
Q
What makes Priorat a DOCa region?
A
It has a consistent track record of high-quality wines, like Rioja
3
Q
What are the key grapes in Priorat?
A
Garnacha (Grenache) and Cariñena (Carignan), often blended with Syrah or Cabernet
4
Q
What is the soil type famous in Priorat?
A
Llicorella – black slate and quartz that retains heat
5
Q
What are the main wine styles in Priorat?
A
Powerful, dense reds with mineral character
6
Q
What is the classification system in Priorat?
A
Vi de Vila (village wines), Vi de Paratge (site wines), and Velles Vinyes (old vines)
7
Q
What does “Clos” mean on a Priorat wine label?
A
Estate or winery (a nod to the region’s revival in the 1980s)
