CATALUNYA Wine - Demystifying "The Vine"

🇪🇸SPAIN–Catalunya

CATALUNYA IS– DO.- 10 DOQ. 1 VP.- 0 @Barcelona

BLANCO= Albariño, Cartoixa Vermell AKA=Xarello Rojo, Forcada(Indigenous), Garnatxa Blanca AKA=Garnacha Blanca, Gonfaus, Macabeo AKA=Viura, Parellada, Subirat AKA=Alarije, Xarello AKA=Cartoixa/ Pansa Blanca
- –International– Avilla AKA=Piquepoul Blanc, Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Malvasia de Sitges AKA=Malvasia di Lipari, Malvasia de Manresa AKA=Garganega, Muscat(de Frontignan) AKA=Muscat(Blanc Pitit Grains), Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Viognier
TINTO= Cinsault AKA=Sinso, Garnatxa AKA=Garnacha, Garnacha Peluda, Garro, Monastrell AKA=Mourvedre, Mando AKA=Garro, Moneu(Indigenous), Pirene, Querol, Picapoll Negro, Samso AKA=Mazuelo/ Caragnan, Sumoll(Indigenous), Trepat, Trobat, Ull de LLebre AKA=Tempranillo
- –International– Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Syrah, Vitis Riparia, Vitis Rupestris, Zinfandel

GEOGRAPHY– Spain(North-East), REGION-Catalunya, On~Coast/ Mediterranean~Sea~

PROVINCES-Barcelona, Girona, Lleida, Tarragona, +Latitude(42.2° to 41.05°‘N’)
BORDERS-France(North-East), Aragon(West), Valenciana(South-West)
Sub-Zones/ DO.’s- Alella DO., Cava DO., Conca de Barbera DO., Costers de Segre DO., Emporda DO., Montsant DO., Penedes DO., Pla de Bages DO., Priorato DO., Sitges DO., Tarragona DO., Terra Alta DO.

TOPOGRAPHY– “Flat/ Rolling/ / Hilly/ Mountainous/ Terraces”, On Coast/ Mediterranean~Sea~

SLOPES/ (North)Pyrenees Mountains(Cordilleras Costero-Catalanas), +Altitude(200mt. to 1,300mt.)
SLOPES/ Catalan Central Depression…PARENT RANGE-Montserrat Massif/ Serra de Montsant(West), La Figuera(South),
- Interior Area- Catalan Central Depression, Adds Protection
- Coastal Area- Costa Borada(550km. Long)

SOILS– “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Clay, Limestone, Slate

LLicorella(Mix…Fractured Black/ Red Slate, Mica Quartzite)
Panel(Fossilized Sand-Dunes Soils From Quaternary Period)
Tapas(Silty Soils With Clay), Codols(Old River Bed With Pebbles)
Saulo(Decomposed Granite)

CLIMATE– “Mediterranean” With “Continental” Influences

*Summers– Hot, Dry | *Winters– Cold, Wet
+WINDS~ ~El Cierzo~(Originates…Ebro River Valley)
+WINDS~ ~Tramontana~(Originates…North)
+WINDS~ ~Levant~(Originates…East)

VITICULTURE– ? ha. Planted

Catalunga DO. Labeled– Refers to Wines Produced Non-Conforming to a DO.
Porron- Traditional Glass Wine Pitcher Which Holds .75 Liters. This Drinking Utensil Which Resembles and Watering Can Allows Multiple People Drink From the Same Communal Drinking Apparatus Without Touching Their Lips. Top of Porro is Narrow and Can Be Sealed With a Cork.

HISTORY–

2,400 Year Wine History, Since Phoenicians and Greek Influence In 400 BC.
- Viticulture Influences From…Romans/ Knights Templar.
1872 @Penedes– Cava/ Sparkling Wine Produced.
- Starting In the Mid-1800’s Some Wine Families From Sant Sadurni d’Anoia Started to Use a Newly Difined Winemaking Technique to There Native Grapes and Cava Was Born.

CULTURE–

Catalans/ Catalunya- Ethic Group Native to Catalunya, Modern Day Catalonia & Roussillon, Having Roots In Pyrenees Mountains. The Area and the People and Language Were Prominent In the Area Since 1200 BC.. During the 1700’s They Were Suppressed as Group Prohibiting Their Language and Culture. Currently There is a Modern Day Push to Have Their Region and Culture Return and Leave the County of Spain.
- Catalunya AKA=Catalonia, “Catalunya is Not Spain”, Catalunya Has Unique Language Dialect
- This is the Mantra of the Residents of Catalunya Who Believe That They Are of Catalunya and Not of Spain Who Took Over Their Autonomy Community In 1800’s.
ASSOCIATIONS~
- ~Para la Promocion del Vino de Garnacha~
  - Mission~ To Improve Quality Standards and to Promote 5 DO.’s as the Cradle of Garnacha…Calatayud DO., Campo de Borja DO., Carinena DO., Somontano DO. and Terra Alta DO. In Catalunya.
- ~Catalan Agricultural Institute of San Isidro~
  - Mission~ Civil Organization Which Represents Catalan Agriculture/ Viticulture and Helps to Develop and Benefit the Sector.
- ~Catalan Wine Institute INCAVI.~
  - Mission~ Aims to Promote and Advance Viticultural and Enological efforts Throughout the Region.
GASTRONOMY… Alioli, Botifarra, Mushrooms, Catalan Paella, Meat, Seafood
- CHEESE… Formatge de Tupi, Garrotxa(Gaot/ Semi-Soft)
WINNER “Worlds Best”~ “Barcelona”
- DtheV.com Awards- “Best Wine City In Europe” (6th. Place)
- **Refer to “WINE CULTURE/ Derek’s Top 6 List” For Detailed Information.

**Refer to “SPAIN/ Home” For Detailed Information On Spain as a Country.

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CATALUNA/ CATALUNYA DO. @Barcelona

GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Catalunya(Greater)
VINICULTURE- DO. Established For Flexibility to Winemakers Who Want to Experiment Outside the Existing Appellation Regulation or Grape Varieties Not Permitted Within the DO.
- Estate/ Producers-(Not Found Within a Dedicated DO.)– Partida Creus
CULTURE- 1999- DO. Officially Established.

EMPORDA DO. @Figueras

BLANCO= Garnatxa Blanca, Macabeo, Moscatel de Alejandria, Xarel-lo
- –International– Chardonnay, Muscat, Picapoll Blanco
TINTO= Garnatxa, Mazuelo, Monastrell, Ull de Llebre
- –International– Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Catalunya(East-Coast), PROVINCE-Girona, +Latitude(42.2°‘N’)
- BORDERS-France(North), “Non-Contiguous(2)”
TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, +Altitude(12mt. to 250mt.), On~Muga/ Llobregat~Rivers~
CLIMATE- “Mediterranean”, INFLUENCED/ Mediterranean Sea
- +WINDS~~Tramontana~(Originates…North)
VITICULTURE- 1,790 ha. Planted, (42% White/ 58% Red)
VINICULUTRE- Cava- Cava Producing Sub-Zone In Alt Emporda.
- Estate/ Producers- Castillo Perelada, Espelt, Oriol, Santamaria, Selva De Mar, Vinya Canyal
CULTURE- AKA=Costa Brava
- 1956- DO. Officially Established.
SUB-ZONES Of EMPORDA
- ALT EMPORDA– Geography- REGION-Catalunya, Emporda(North)
- BAIX EMPORDA– Geography- REGION–Catalunya, Emporda(South)

PLA De BAGES DO. @Manresa

BLANCO= Macabeo, Parellada, Picapoll
- –International– Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanco
TINTO= Garnatxa, Mando AKA=Garro, Sumoll, Ull de LLebre
- –International– Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Catalunya(Interior), PROVINCE-Barcelona
- North-West of Barcelona-City(50km.)
TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Valley/ Basin”
- SLOPES/ Pyrenees Mountains, +Altitude(200mt. to 500mt.)
- On~Llobregat/ Cardener~Rivers~
CLIMATE- “Mediterranean”, With“Continental” Influences
VITICULTURE- 480 ha. Planted, (32% White/ 68% Red)
- Estate/ Producers- Abadal, Collbaix, Masies d’Avinyo, Oller del Mas, Roqueta Campo Lindo
SUB-ZONES Of PLA De BAGES
- CENTRAL BASIN– Geography- REGION-Catalunya, Pla de Bages( )
  - Topography- SLOPES/ ?, +Altitude(200mt.), Warmer, Clay Based Soils
- ALT BAGES– REGION-Catalunya, Pla de Bages( )
  - Topography- SLOPES/ ?, +Altitude(500mt.), Cooler, Limestone Based Soils

SITGES DO. @Sitges

BLANCO= Moscatal
- –International– Malvasia de Sitges AKA=Malvasia di Lipari
TINTO= Ull de LLebre
GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Catalunya, PROVINCE-Barcelona
- North-West of Barcelona-City(35km.)
TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, +Altitude( ? mt.)
CLIMATE- “Mediterranean”
VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
VINICULTURE- Late Harvest, Fortified
- Estate/ Producers- Ovella Negra
CULTURE- FESTIVALS~ ~Stiges Wine Harvest~ (October)

ALELLA DO. @Alella/ Mataro

BLANCO= Garnatxa Blanca, Macabeo, Pansa Blanca AKA=Xarello, Parellada, Subirat
- –International– Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Malvasia, Moscatell de Gra Petit, Picapoll Blanc, Sauvignon Blanco, Viognier
TINTO= Garnatxa, Garnacha Peluda, Monastrell, Samso, Ull de Llebre
- –International– Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Catalunya(Coast-Central), PROVINCE-Barcelona
- Municipalities-Maresme Valles, CITIES-Alella, Mataro
- North-East of Barcelona-City(17km.)
- Sub-Zones– Coastal Region | The “Old” Region | Valles Oriental (The Valley Region)
TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ Serra de Parpers, +Altitude(50mt. to 260mt.)
- On~Mediterranean~Sea~(Maresme Coast)
SOILS- “Metamorphic”, Granite, “Sedimentary”, Limestone, Granitic Sand
- Saulo(Sand With Granite)
VITICULTURE- 225 ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers- Alella Vinicola(Co.-Op./*1906), Alta Alella, Can Roda(40ha.), Joaquim Batile, Mario Rovira, Marques de Alella, Masia Can Roda, Oriol Artigas, Raventos de Alella, Roura(45ha.)
- Vineyards- La Prats
VINICULTURE- Cava, Rose
CULTURE- 1955- DO. Officially Established.
CAVA DO. @Alella
- BLANCO= Macabeo, Parellada, Subirat, Xarello
  - –International– Chardonnay
- TINTO= Garnacha, Trepat, Pansa Rosado
  - –International– Monastrell, Pinot Noir
- GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Catalunya, PROVINCE-Barcelona

PENEDES DO. @St. Sadurni D’Anoia

BLANCO= Forcada, Garnatxa Blanca, Macabeo, Parellada, Subirat AKA=Alarije, Xarello,
- –International– Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Gewürtztramer, Incrocio Manzoni, Malvasia de Sitges AKA=Malvasia di Lipari, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc
TINTO= Carinena, Garnatxa, Monastrell, Samso, Sumoll, Trepat, Ull de LLebre
- –International– Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah
GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Catalunya(Coast-Central), PROVINCE-Barcelona
- East of Barcelona-City(15km.), BORDERS-Tarragona DO.(West)
- MUNICIPALITIES-66
- Sub-Zones- Alts d’Ancosa, Conca del Foix, Costers de l’Anoia, Costers de Laverno, Costers del Montmell, Marina del Garraf, Massis del Garraf, Muntanyes d’Ordal, Turons de Vilafranca, Vall Bitlles-Anoia
TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”, On~Anoia/ Bitlles~Rivers~
- SLOPES/ Montserrat Mountains(Coster del Bitlles), +Altitude(170mt. to 455mt.)
SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Calcareous, Fossilized Seashells, Granite, Gravel, Slate
CLIMATE- “Mediterranean”, *Summers– Warm, Dry | *Winters– Mild, Wet
VITICULTURE- 2,500 ha. Planted
- Vi de Mas– Gran Vi de Mas–
VINICULTURE- Still-Varietal, Cava(Method Traditional) Espumoso, Brandy
- Estate/ Producers- Alta Alella, Calcari(Nat.Pro.), Can Sumoi, Castellroig, Can Feixes, Can Rafols, Celler Credo(Nat.Pro.), L’Enclos de Peralba, Gramona(22ha.), Liopart, Jean Leon, Kripta, Mas Candi, Pardas0(Nat.Pro.), Recaredo(50ha.), Sara i Rene, Savia Viva, Suriol, Torres(Multi-National)
- Vineyards- Can Romeu, Font Jui, Mas Escorpi, Marcaneta, Montpedros, La Pedro Blanca, La Plana, Serral del Roure, Serral del Vell, La Solana, Tres Feixes
CULTURE- “Penedes”…+Pronounced…“Pen-eh-Dais”
- Penedes AKA= Comtats de Barcelona
- “Monks & Monasteries” ~Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey~
- FESTIVALS~ ~Cavatast/ Festival of Cava~(October)
- PIONEERS~ ~Miguel Torres~ Founder of Torres Winery In Penedes and Chile.
HISTORY- 700- BC.- Phoenicians Brought Wine Culture to Region.
SUB-ZONES Of PENEDES
ALT-PENEDES– (Penedes Superior)– +Altitude/-Cooler,/Later Harvest/ SOILS– Limstone, Marl
- ALTS D’ANCOSA–
  - Geography- REGION-Catalunya, Penedes(North-West)
- COSTERS De L’ANOIA–
  - Geography- REGION-Catalunya, Penedes(North-East)
- VALL BITLES-ANOIA–
  - Geography- REGION-Catalunya, Penedes(South-West)
MEDIO PENEDES– (Penedes Central)– Central, SOILS– Chalk, Clay
- CONCA Del FOIX–
  - Geography- REGION-Catalunya, Penedes(Central-West)
- COSTER De LAVERNO–
  - Geography- REGION-Catalunya, Penedes(Central-North)
- COSTERS Del MONTMELL–
  - Geography- REGION-Catalunya, Penedes(West)
- MUNTANYES D’ORDAL–
  - Geography- REGION-Catalunya, Penedes(East)
- TURONS De VILAFRANCA–
  - Geography- REGION-Catalunya, Penedes(Central)
BAIX-PENEDES– (Penedes Maritime)– Lower Altitude, Hotter, SOILS– Sandy Soils
- MARINA Del GARRAF
  - Geography- REGION-Catalunya, Penedes(South)
- MASSIS Del GARRAFF–
  - Geography- REGION-Catalunya, Pla de Bages(South-East)

CAVA DO. @Sant Sadurni d’Anoia

BLANCO= Macabeo, Parellada, Subirat, Xarello
- –International– Chardonnay
TINTO= Garnatxa, Trepat, Pansa Rosado
- –International– Monastrell, Pinot Noir
GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Catalunya, PROVINCE-Barcelona
SUB-ZONES Of CAVA
- VALLS d’ANOIA-FOIX– @Sadurni d’Anoia
  - Geography- REGION-Penedes, SUB-ZONE-Valls d’Anoia-Foix, South of Barcelona(15km.)
  - Topography- SLOPES/ Massis del Garraf, +Altitude(100mt. to 750mt.)
    - On~Anoia/ Foix~Rivers~
- SERRA De MAR–
  - Geography- REGION-Penedes, SUB-ZONE-Serra de Mar, North of Barcelona
    - North of Barcelona(14km.)
- CONCA Del GAIA–
  - Geography- REGION-Penedes, SUB-ZONE-Conca del Gaia, South of Barcelona(20km.)
    - CITIES–
  - Topography- +Altitude(500mt.)
- SERRA De PRADES–
  - Geography- REGION-Penedes, SUB-ZONE-Serra de Prades
    - CITIES– Barbera de la Conca, Blancafort, L’Espluga de Francoli, Montblanc, Pira, Rocafort de Queralt, Sarah, Solivella, Vilaberd, Vimbodi
  - Topography– SLOPES/ Serra de Prades, +Altitude(350mt. to 600mt.)
- PLA De PONENT–
  - Geography- REGION-Penedes, SUB-ZONE-Pla de Ponent
    - CITIES– L’Aibi, L’Espluga Calva, Fulleda, Guimera, Lleida, Malda, Sant Marti de Riucorb, Tarres, Verdu, El Vilosell, Vinaixa
  - Topography– SLOPES/ Serra de Prades, +Altitude(200mt. to 400mt.)
TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous/ Terranced”
VITICULTURE- 33,000ha. Planted
- Estate/ Producers- Agusti Torello Mata, Cava Guilera, Codorniu, Frexinet, Garcia Carrion, Gramona, Juve & Camps, Pere Ventura, Raventos, Recaredo, Segura Viudas, Serra Cristalino, Sumarroca, Vin el Cep
VINICULTURE- Cava- All, SPARKLING…Method-Traditional
- - Cava is Produced In +150 Villages In Spain, Including Regions of Aragon, Navarre, Valencia, La Rioja, Extramadura, But the Majority and Spiritual Home of Cava is Catalunya.
  - Espumante Isn’t Cava, the Name is Used For Any Sparking Wine Produced Outside of One of the Spains Cava Producing Area.
- Traditional Cava- (+Aged– +9mo.)
- Cava Reserva- (+Aged– +15mo.)
- Cava Grand Reserva- (+Aged– +30mo.)
- Brut Nature- 0-3 G./L., Extra Brut 0-6 G./L., Brut 0-12 G./L.
- CORPINNAT
  - Mission- Small Producers Who Have Broken Ties With the Cava DO.
  - Viticulture- 100% Estate Grown/ Organic/ Penedes Grapes/ Harvested by Hand/ Aged– +18mo./ 90% nIndegenous Grapes.
  - Estate/ Producers- Can Feixes, Gramona, Julia Bernet, Llopart, Mas Candi, Nadal, Recaredo, Sabate i Coca, Torello
- CAVA De PARAJE CALIFICADO– CPC.
  - Mission- Identifies Qualified Small Parcels, Single-Estate Cava Producers, Meeting Exacting Criteria. Formed In 2017
  - Single Vintage, Requisite Traceability From the Vine to Commercialization.
  - Vines +10 Years Old, Lower Yields(-8,000 kg./ha.), Brut, Extra Brut, Brut Natural
  - +Aged– +36 mo./ On Lees
  - Cava Subjected to a Blind Tasting by a Experts, to Ensure General Expression of Characteristic to Cava.
  - Estate/ Producers-(9)– Alta Alella Mirgin(Vallcirera), Codorniu Finca La Pleta, Codorniu Finca la Fideuera, Gramona Cellar Batlie, Recaredo Turo d’en Mota, Torello Gran Torello(Can Marti)
  - Vineyards- Castellroig Sabate i Coca, Codorniu/ Finca el Tros Nou, Freixenet/ Can Sala, Juve & Camps/ La Capella, Serral del Vell, Turo d’en Mota, Vins el Cep Claror
HISTORY- Until 1959 Cava Was Referred to as Xampany.
CULTURE- AKA=Comtats de Barcelona
- 1972- DO. Officially Established.
- WINE HOLIDAYS~ ~International Cava Day~ (July 12th., 2nd. Friday)
- PIONEERS~ ~Josep Raventos~ 1872, Produced First Cava In Penenes.
- FOOD PAIRINGS… Artichokes, Asparagus, Salads, Seafood, Tapas, Fried Foods

TARRAGONA DO. @Tarragona

BLANCO= Garnatxa Blanca, Macabeo, Moscatel, Parellada, Xarello
- –International– Chardonnay, Muscat(de Frontignan) AKA=Muscat(Blanc Petit Grains), Sauvignon Blanc
TINTO= Carinena, Cartoixa Vermell AKA=Xarello Rojo, Garnatxa, Monastrell, Samso, Ull de Llebre
- –International– Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah
GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Catalunya(Coast Central), PROVINCE-Tarragona
- BORDERS-Conca de Barbera(North), Penedes(East), “Non-Contiguous(2)”
- CITIES– El Pinel
TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”, SLOPES/ Serra de Montalt, +Altitude (50mt. to 450mt.)
VITICULTURE- 4,890 ha. Planted, (38% White/ 62% Red)
- Estate/ Producers- Baturrica, Biopaumera, Blanch, Celler de Capcanes(Co.-Op.), De Muller, Escabeces(R. Barbier, S. Perez, M. Salvat, O. Perez de Tudela), Estol Verd, Ipsis, Jordi Llorens, Mas Bella, Mas del Boto, Mas Vicenc, De Nulles, Onasterio de Santa Cruz, Pedrola, Unio Roca I Mora, Vinyes del Terrer
CULTURE- 1947- DO. Officially Established.
GOING THERE-
- Costa Daurada AKA=Golden Coast, Area of Coast In Catalonia Entirely In the the Province of Tarragona.
SUB-ZONES Of TARRAGONA
- RIBERA D’EBRE–
  - Geography- REGION-Catalunya, SUB-REGION-Tarragona(Interior/ Bank or the Ebro River)
  - Topography- +Altitude (450mt.)
  - Soils- “Sedimentary”, Alluvial,Calcareous
- TARRAGONA CAMPO–
  - Geography- REGION-Catalunya, SUB-REGION-Tarragona(Coastal/ Tarragona Plain)
  - Topography- +Altitude (2000mt.)
  - Soil- “Metamorphic”, Granite

MONTSANT DO. @Falset

BLANCO= Garnatxa Blanca, Macabeo, Moscatel, Parellada, Xarello
- –International– Chardonnay, Muscat(de Alexandria)
TINTO= Carinena, Garnatxa, Monastrell, Ull de Llebre
- –International– Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Catalunya(South-West), PROVINCE-Tarragona
- BORDERS-Forms Crescent Shape Around Priorato “C”, CITIES-Falset
- VILLAGES-La Bisbal de Falset, Cabaces, Capcanes, Cornudelle de Montsant, Falset, La Figuera, Garcia, Guiamets, Marca, Margalef, El Masroig, Pradell de la Teixeta, Torre de Fontaubella, Ulldemolins
- Sub-Zone- Falset Valley
TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”
- SLOPES/ Montsant Mountains, +Altitude(375mt. to 800mt.)
- On~Montsant/ Siurana~Rivers~
SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”
- LLicorella(Schist/ Slate), Limestone, Saulo(Decomposed Granite), Clay
VITICULTURE- 1850 ha. Planted, (41% White/ 59% Red)
- Estate/ Producers- Acustic(Albert Jane’s)(40ha.), Can Blau, Capcanes(Kosher), Celler de Capcanes, Clos de Nit, Coca i Fito, Espectacle del Montsant, Falset Marca, Galilea, I Tant, Joan d’Angura, Llenca Plana, Maria Ganxz, Orto Vins, Sindicat, Terroir Sense Fronteres, Unio, Venus la Universal, Vinyes Domenech
CULTURE- 2002- DO. Officially Established.
SUB-ZONES Of MONTSANT
- NORTH-WEST–(Bisbal del Falset, Cabaces, La Figuera, Margalef)
- SOUTH-WEST–(Darmos, El Masroig, El Molar)
- SOUTH–(Capcanes, Els Guiamets, Marca, La Serra d’Almos)
- NORTH-EAST–(Cornudella de Montsant, Ulldermolins)
- SOUTH-EAST–(Falset, Pradell de la Teixeta, La Torre de Fontaubella)

PRIORATO DOCa. @Gratallops

BLANCO= Garnatxa Blanca, Macabeo, Picapoll, Pedro Ximenez, Xarello
- –International– Chenin Blanc, Viognier
TINTO= Garnatxa 40%, Carinyena AKA=Carinena/Carignan/ Samso 27%, Garnacha Peluda, Picapoll Negro, Piquepoul, Ull de LLebre
- –International– Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Syrah
GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Catalunya(South-West), PROVINCE-Tarragona, In Montsant DO.
- BORDERS-Surrounded In Crescent “C” Shape by Montsant DO.
TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous/ Terraces”
- SLOPES/ Serra de Montsant(West), La Figuera(South), Serralado de Prades, +Altitude(200mt. to 900mt.)Vines to 634mt.)
- On~Cortrella/ Escaladie~Tributaries~Siurana~River~to~Mediterranean~Sea~
SOILS- “Metamorphic”, LLicorella(Mix…Fractured Black/ Red Slate, Mica Quartzite), Clay
CLIMATE- “Continental” With “Mediterranean” Influences, +Diurnal Shifts(+20°Variation)
- *Summers– High Temperatures | *Winters– Heavy Rains
VITICULTURE- 17,629 ac./ 2,010ha. Planted, (White 7%/ Red 93%)
- Denominación de Origen Calificada DOCa. (1 of 2 DOCa/ Also Rioja)
- Vi de DOQ Priorato– (Regional Wine), Wine Produced From Permitted Grapes.
- Vi de Vila– (Village Wine), Grapes Grown Within the Boundaries of a Village.
  - Wine Labeled With One of the 12 Primary Villages.
  - +60% Garnacha and/ or Carignan In Blend.
- Vi de Paratge– (Like a Cru), Produced From One of the 459 Individual Vineyards.
  - +60% Garnacha and or Carignan In Blend.
  - Produced From One of the 459 Individual Vineyards.
- Vinya Classificada– (Classified Vineyard…Like a Premier Cru)
  - +60% Garnacha and/ or Carignan In Blend.
  - Produced From One of the 459 Individual Vineyards.
- Gran Vinya Classificada– (Like a Grand Cru)
  - +90% Garnacha and/ or Carignan In Blend.
  - Produced From One of the 459 Individual Vineyards.
- Vine Training- Echalas(Staked Vine) Trellis System-
  - The Crown of the Young Vine is Developed In a Bush Vine Shape to Start. The Shoots Are Then Tied to the One Pole. (No Wires Are Used.)
  - Benefits– This Trellis Style Allows Bunches to Ripen In Mini-Microclimates That Are Well Aerated Allows Sun to Enters the Canopy In “Dapple Light” From All Directions. Echalas is Also Good In Steep Slopes Vineyards and In High Wind Areas.
VINICULTURE- *YIELDS/ Low, +Aged– +12mo./+ABV. +13.5%
HISTORY-
- 1194 @Priorato– Alfonso II “King of Aragon”
  - Gave the Prime Property In Escaladei to Cistercian Monks For Their Monastery and to Grown Grapes.
- 1200’s– 1800’s @Priorato– Was Large and Well Know Throughout Spain.
- 1980’s @Priorato– Modern Reemergence and New Global Interest.
CULTURE- “Priorat”…+Pronounced…“Pree-oh-rah-to”
- ~Etymology~ Meaning “Priory” Referring to the Carthusian Monks of the 1200’s.
- “Monks & Monasteries” ~Scala Dei~ Carthusian 1200’s
- ASSOCIATIONS~ ~Consell Regulador DOQ. Priorato~
- PIONEERS~ ~Rene Barbier~ Visionary Who Revolutionized Priorato Wines In 1970’s.
  - ~Carles Pastrana~ Patriarch of Modern Priorat, Owns L’Obac & Miserere.
  - ~Alvaro Palacios~ Spanish Wine-Grower, Who Helped Revitalized Priorat.
  - ~Los Closos~ 5 Families That Regenerated the Priorato Region to Make it Legendary Again.
    - Mas Martinet, Clos de l’Obac, Clos Mogador, Palacios, Clos Erasmus
- POLITICS~ Due to Fascist Dictator Francisco Franco Rule Priorato Had All But Disappeared Up to the 1970’s.
GOING THERE-
- WINNER “Worlds Best”~ “Priorato”
  - DtheV.com Awards- “Top Iberian Peninsula Wine Region” (4th. Place)
  - **Refer to “WINE CULTURE/ Derek’s Top 6 List” For Detailed Information.
SUB-ZONES Of PRIORAT
La VILELLA BAIXA–
- Geography- REGION-Catalunya, SUB-REGION-Priorato(West-Central)
- Topography- +Altitude(218mt.), On~Montsant/ Scala Dei~Rivers~
- Estate/ Producers- Els Vil-Lusionistes, Lo, Pont, Sabate
La VILELLA ALTA–
- Geography- REGION-Catalunya, SUB-REGION-Priorato(West-Interior)
- Topography- +Altitude(327mt.), On~Montsant~River~
- Estate/ Producers- Cartoixa de Montsalvat, Estriacus, Mas Alta, Ritme, Roca de les Dotze, Terra de Verema, Vinyes Altair
El LLOAR–
- Geography- REGION-Catalunya, SUB-REGION-Priorato(South-West)
- Topography- SLOPES/ La Roca, +Altitude(210mt.), On~Montsant~River~
- Estate/ Producers- Cal Grau(2.4ha.), Clos 93, Mas Gardian, Portal del Priorato, Clos de Portal, Torres
GRATALLOPS–
- Geography- REGION-Catalunya, SUB-REGION-Priorato(South-West-Interior)
- Topography- +Altitude(321 mt.), On~Montsant/ Siurana~Rivers~
- Estate/ Producers- Alvaro Palacios, Arrels del Priorat, Atavus Vines, Balaguer i Cabre, Black Slate, Blai Gerre Just, Buil & Gine, Cal Batllet, Cecilio, Cesca Vicent, Costers del Ros, Clos Aubaga, Clos de l’oban, Clos Figueras, Clos Mogador(20ha.), Clos Terrasses, Devinssi, Gratavinum, Mas Igneus, Mas Miartinet, Meritexx Palleja, Reserva de la Tierra(33ha.), Sara i Rene, Soa del Coster, Trossos del Priorat, Vinicola del Priorat
- Vineyards- L’Ermita, Bellvisos Negre
SOLANES Del MOLAR– Priorat(South-West)
- Geography- REGION-Catalunya, SUB-REGION-Priorato(South-West)
- Estate/ Producers- Clos Berenguer, Clos Galena, Domini de la Cartoixa, Estriacus, Grifoll Declara, De Muller, Pol Grifoll Declara, Porrera Bewine
BELLMUNT Del PRIORAT–
- Geography- REGION-Catalunya, SUB-REGION-Priorato(South-Central),
- Topography- “Rolling/ Hilly”, +Altitude(100mt. to 261mt.), (Lowest In Priorat), On~Siurana~River~
- Estate/ Producers- Casa Gran del Siurana, Gran Clos, Mas d’en Gil, Mas dels Estets, Rosa Ma. Bartolome Vernet, Pinord “Mas Blanc”, Sedo Barcelo, Sola Classic, Viticultors Priorat(22ha.)
- Vineyards- Cos Fonta
SCALA DEI/ ESCALADEI– 1,150ha. Planted
- Geography- REGION-Catalunya, SUB-REGION-Priorato(North-Interior)
- Topography– “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous”, (Highest In Priorat), On~Montsant~River~
- Soils- Calcareous Clay, Limestone, Llicorella(Black Slate & Quartz)
- Estate/ Producers- Cellers de Scala Dei, Conreria de Scala Dei, Terra Dominicata, Vins Singulars
- Vineyards- Masdeu
La MORERA De MONTSANT–
- Geography- REGION-Catalunya, SUB-REGION-Priorato(North-East),
- Topography- SLOPES/ Montsant Mountain Range, +Altitude(743mt.)Highest In Priorat)
- Estate/ Producers- Joan Ametller, Noguerals, Pasanau, Perinet
POBOLEDA–
- Geography- REGION-Catalunya, SUB-REGION-Priorato(South-West)
- Topography- +Altitude(343mt. to 800mt.), On~Siurana~River~
- Estate/ Producers- Burgos, Crivelle I Valls, Hidalgo Albert, Jordi Domenech, Maius Viticultors, Mas d’en Blei, Mas Doix, Mas la Mola(7ha.), Pahi, Perinet, Tane, Terres de Vidalba, Unio, Vinis Catalonia
- Vineyards- Tossal d’en Bou
TORROJA Del PRIORAT–
- Geography- REGION-Catalunya, SUB-REGION-Priorato(Interior)
- Estate/ Producers- Costers del Priorat, L’Infernal, Terroir al Limit
PORRERA–
- Geography- REGION-Catalunya, SUB-REGION-Priorato(East)
- Topography- +Altitude(316mt. to 700mt.), On~Cortiella~River~
- Estate/ Producers- Ardevol i Associats, Balmaprat, Cal Pla, Cins de Porrera, Dominic, De l’Encastell, Giol, Joan Simo, Marco Abella, Magrez Espagne, Marco Albella, Mas Martinet Assessoraments, Merum Priorati, Nin Ortiz, Sangenis I Vaque, Vall Llach
- Vineyards- La Mallola, Mas de la Rosa(1.9ha.)
MASOS De FALSET–
- Geography- REGION-Catalunya, SUB-REGION-Priorato(South-Central)
- Estate/ Producers- Capafons-Osso, Pinord, Xavier Artiol
NOT FOUND IN DEMARCATED VILLAGE–
- Estate/ Producers-(Not Found In Demarcated Village)– Alfredo Arribas(Nat.Pro.), Alvaro Palacios, Carlos Pastrana, Clos Erasmus, Clos Galena, Clos Les Fites, Ferrer Bogert, Orowine, Rene Barbier
- Vineyards- Manyes

COSTERS Del SEGRE DO. @Lleida

BLANCO= Albariño, Confaus, Forcada, Garnatxa Blanca, Macabeo, Parellada, Xarello
- –International– Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon
TINTO= Brocada, Garnatxa, Monastrell, Moneu, Querol, Samso AKA=Carinena, Trobat, Ull de Llebre
- –International– Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Petit Verdot, Pinot Noir, Syrah
GEOGRAPHY– Spain, REGION-Catalunya(North–West), PROVINCE-Lleida
- “Non-Contiguous(6)”
TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/ ?, +Altitude(200mt. to 1,100mt.)
- On~Segre~Tributary~Ebro~River~
SOILS- “Metamorphic”
CLIMATE- “Continental” With “Semi-Arid” Influences/ Micro Climates
VITICULTURE- 4,050 ha. Planted, (45% White/ 55% Red)
- Cava– Productrion in Raimat
CULTURE- 1988- DO. Officially Established.
- ~Etymology~ Costers del Segre Meaning “Banks of the River”, Referring to the Segre River.
SUB-ZONES Of COSTERS Del SEGRE
- RAIMAT–
  - Geography- REGION-Catalunya, Costers Del Segre DO.(North-West)
    - Estate/ Producers- Raimat
- SEGRIA–
  - Geography- REGION-Catalunya, Costers Del Segre DO.(North-West)
- PALLARS JUSSA–
  - Geography– REGION-Catalunya, Costers Del Segre DO.(North-East)
  - Topography- BETWEEN– Lleida Plain & Pyrenees
    - Estate/ Producers- Castell d’Encus(23ha.), Mas Garcia Muret, Miquel Roca, Sauvella, Vila Corona
- ARTESA De SEGRE– @Artesa
  - Geography- REGION-Catalunya, Costers Del Segre DO.(East-Interior)
    - Estate/ Producers- Bar Segre, Cooperativa d’Artesa de Segre(Co.-Op.), L’Eixida S.L., Vin Galceran
- Les GARRIGUES–
  - Geography- REGION-Catalunya, Costers Del Segre DO.(South-West)
- VALL Del RIUCORB–
  - Geography- REGION-Catalunya, Costers Del Segre DO.(South-East)
- URGELL–
  - Geography- REGION-Catalunya, Costers Del Segre DO.(South-East)
- OTHERS–
  - Estate/ Producers(Not Found In Demarcated Sub-Zone)– Castell del Remei, Celler de Cervoles, Clos Pons Alges, Desterrats(Torres), Mas Blanch i Jove, Tomas Cusine

CONCA De BARBERA DO. @Barber de La Conca

BLANCO= Garnatxa Blanca, Macabeo, Parellada
- –International– Chardonnay Chenin Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc
TINTO= Garnatxa, Garro, Mazuelo, Querol, Ull de Llebre, Sumoll, Trepat
- –International– Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir
GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Catalunya(South), PROVINCE-Tarragona
TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Terraced/ Basin”
- SLOPES/ Serra de Prades, +Altitude(250mt. to 700mt.)
CLIMATE- “Mediterranean” With “Continental” Influences
SOILS- “Metamorphic”, Clay
VITICULTURE- 4,699ha. Planted, (41% White/ 59% Red)
VINICULTURE- Cava
- Estate/ Producers- Abadia de Poblet, Cara Nord Negre, Escoda-Sanahuja(Nat.Pro.), Grans Muralles(Torres), Mas Foraster, Succes Vinicola, Vini Ledtores
- Vineyards- Els Bassots, La Font Voltada(3ha.), Gran Muralles
CULTURE– “Monks & Monasteries” ~Poblet~ Carthusian 1150’s
- 1985- DO. Officially Established.

TERRA ALTA DO. @Gandesa

BLANCO= Garnatxa Blanca, Macabeo, Moscatel de Grano Menudo, Parellada, Pedro Ximenez
- –International– Chardonnay, Chenin Blanc, Moscatel de Alejandraia, Viognier
TINTO= Garnatxa, Garnacha Peluda, Garnacha Tintorera, Mandon, Mazuelo, Morenillo, Samso AKA=Carinena, Ull de Llebre
- –International– Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
GEOGRAPHY- Spain, REGION-Catalunya(South), PROVINCE-Tarragona(West), +Latitude(41.05°‘N’)
- BORDERS-Aragon“Region”(West), Terragona DO.(East), South-West of Barcelona-City(170km.)
- VILLAGES-Arnes, Batea, Bot, Caseres, Corbera d’Ebre, La Fatareila, Gandesa, Horta de Sant Joan, El Pinell de Brai, Pobla de Massaluca, Prat de Comte, Villalba dels Arcs
TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly/ Mountainous/ Plateau/ Valley”, On~Ebro~River~
- SLOPES/ Serra de la Fatarella, +Altitude(350mt. to 1,300mt.)
SOILS- “Metamorphic”, “Sedimentary”, Limestone, Clay
- Panel(Fossilized Sand-Dunes Soils From Quaternary Period)
- Tapas(Silty Soils With Clay), Codols(Old River Bed With Pebbles)
CLIMATE- “Mediterranean” With “Continental” Influences
- +WINDS~ ~El Cierzo~(Originates…Ebro River Valley)
VITICULTURE- 5,900ha. Planted, (28% White/ 72% Red)
VINICULTURE- Blanco, Rosado, Tinto, Rancio
- Estate/ Producers- Adalta, Alimara, Altavins, Barbara Fores, Batea, Bernavi, Casa Mariol, Clos Dalian, Clos Galena, Coca i Fito, Les Colinas del Ebro, Compania de Vinos del Atlantico CVA., Edetaria(60ha.), Frisach, Gandesa(Co.-Op.), Herencia Altes, Josep Vicens, Lafou, Mas Sersal, Mendall(Nat.Pro.), Pinell de Bria(Co.-Op.), Pinol Nuestra, Ramon Roqueta, Xavier Clua, Vins del Tros
HISTORY- Viticulture Influences From…Romans/ Knights Templar
CULTURE- 1985- DO. Officially Established.
- ~Etymology~ Terra Alta…Meaning High Lands…Referring to Its Location In Mountains.

ANDORRA @

BLANCO=
- –International– Gewürztraminer
TINTO=
- –International– Pinot Noir
GEOGRAPHY- COUNTRY-Andorra(Surrounded by Spain In Pyrenees Mountains.)
- North-West of Barcelona-City(km.)
TOPOGRAPHY- “Rolling/ Hilly”, SLOPES/Pyrenees Mountains, +Altitude(840mt. to 2,000)Vines to 1,250mt.)
CLIMATE- “Mediterranean”
VITICULTURE- ? ha. Planted
VINICULTURE-
- Estate/ Producers- Borda Sabata 1944, Casa Auvinya, Casa Beal, Celler Mas Berenguer,Cusus Belli
CULTURE-

**Refer to “BIBLIOGRAPHY/ Sources” For Details On Scholarly Works Referenced.