Spain - Catalunya Flashcards

1
Q

Where was Cava first produced?

A

San Sadurní d’Anoia

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2
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What is the main color of wine produced in Priorat DOCa?

A

Red

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3
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What are the primary red grapes of Priorat DOCa?

A

Garnacha

Cariñena

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4
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What is Llicorella?

A

Mix of black slate and quartzite soil. Found in the best vineyards in Priorat DOCa

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5
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What is the climate of Priorat DOCa?

A

Mediterranean

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6
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What is vino de pueblo?

A

A 2009 category in Priorat DOCa for estate-grown wines from specific villages

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7
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What are the primary red grapes of Montsant DO?

A

Garnacha/Cariñena

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8
Q

What are the altitude zones of Penedès DO?

A

Baix-Penedès

Medio-Penedès

Alt-Penedès

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9
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What is the grape primarily grown in Alt-Penedès?

A

Parellada

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10
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What percentage of Cava is produced in Penedès DO?

A

95%

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11
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What grapes comprise a large majority of plantings in Penedès DO?

A

Parellada

Xarel-lo

Macabéo (Macabeu)

Chardonnay

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12
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Which grape thrives in Medio-Penedès?

A

Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo)

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13
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What grapes thrive in Baix-Penedès?

A

Garnacha (Garnatxa)

Monastrell

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14
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What is Malvasia de Sitges?

A

A specialty grape variety of Baix-Penedès

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15
Q

What are the recommended grapes for use in Cava DO wines?

A

Macabeu

Xarel-lo

Parellada

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16
Q

What are the aging requirements for Cava DO wine?

A

9 months on lees

17
Q

What are the aging requirements for Cava DO Reserva wine?

A

15 months on lees

18
Q

What are the aging requirements for Cava DO Gran Reserva wine?

A

30 months on lees

19
Q

What is the only Spanish DO that covers a style rather than a region?

A

Cava DO

20
Q

What mark indicates a bottle is Cava?

A

A four-pointed star printed on the cork