Catalunya DO

Question 1

Catalunya DO is the only catch all denomination in Spain with this exception?

Answer 1

Islas Canarias DO

Question 2

What style of wine is not permitted in Catalunya?

Answer 2

Fully Espumoso

Question 3

Synonym for Garnatxa Negre in Catalonia?

Answer 3

Lladoner

Question 4

Tinto Gran Reserva aging requirement in Catalunya DO?

Answer 4

min. 2 years wood and 3 years bottle

Question 5

What is the term for “Grower Producers” in Catalunya DO?

Answer 5

Catalunya Vinyero

Question 6

Styles permitted in Catalunya DO

Answer 6

Blanco / Blanc
Rosado / Rosat
Tinto / Negre
Vino de Licor / Vi de licor
Vino de Aguja / Vi d’agulla

Question 7

What is the overarching quality designation for all of Catalonia, with vineyard designate wines?

Answer 7

Vi de Finca Qualificada

Question 8

In Vi de Finca Qualificada, how long must the vineyard have been in the DO Register? How much lower must yields be?

Answer 8

10 years in register.
15% lower yields

Question 9

In Catalonia, Can the owner of the vineyards in a Vi de Finca Qualificada be different than the producer of the wine?

Answer 9

No. The owner of the vineyards must coincide with that of the winery, and the wine must be made in a winery located on the same estate or close to it.

Question 10

In Vi de Finca Qualificada, what must be distinct about the soil?

Answer 10

Terroir must be unique, with its own soil and climactic characteristics

Question 11

What is the Catalan word for Grapes?

Answer 11

Raïms