DO/DOP Regulations
Region
- Catalonia (Catalunya)
Hectares Under Vine (2013)
- 54,233
Styles Produced
- Blanco / Blanc
- Rosado / Rosat
- Tinto / Negre
- Vino de Licor / Vi de licor
- Vino de Aguja / Vi d’agulla
- (wines may be labeled by authorized varieties if the variety is present as a min. 85% of the blend)
Authorized Grapes
- Blanco:
- Recommended: Garnatxa Blanca, Macabeu, Parellada, Sauvignon Blanc, Moscatell de Frontignan, Moscatell d’Alexandria, Chardonnay, Riesling, Xarel·lo (Pansa Blanca)
- Authorized: Chenin Blanc, Gewürztraminer, Malvasia (Subirat), Picapoll, Pedro Ximénez
- Tinto:
- Recommended: Garnatxa Negre (Lledoner), Garnatxa Peluda, Samsó/Carinyena (Carignan), Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo), Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Trepat
- Authorized: Syrah, Garnatxa Tintera (Alicante Bouschet)
Minimum/Maximum Alcohol
- Blanco: 10-15%
- Rosado: 10.5-15%
- Tinto: 11.5-15%
- Vino de Aguja: 10-12.5%
- Vino de Licor: 15-22%
Aging Requirements
- Crianza:
- Blanco/Rosado: min. 18 months, including at least 6 months in oak
- Tinto: min. 24 months, including at least 6 months in oak
- Reserva:
- Blanco/Rosado: min. 24 months, including at least 6 months in oak
- Tinto: min. 3 years, including at least 1 year in oak
- Gran Reserva:
- Blanco/Rosado: min. 4 years, including at least 6 months in oak
- Tinto: min. 24 months in wood and 36 months in bottle
- Roble and Barrica: These designations carry no minimum requirement, but the length of oak aging (max. 330 liters capacity) must be stated on the label.
Minimum/Maximum Planting Density
- 1,800/4,500 vines per hectare
Maximum Yields
- White Grapes: 12 tons/ha, 70 liters/100 kg
- Red Grapes: 10 tons/ha, 70 liters/100 kg
DO Established
- 1999
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