DO/DOP Regulations
Region
- Catalonia (Catalunya)
Hectares Under Vine (2010)
- 1,826
Styles Produced
- Blanco / Blanc
- Rosado / Rosat
- Tinto / Negre
- Vino de Licor / Vi de licor (fortified)
- Vino Rancio /Vi Ranci (fortified)
- Vino Dulce Natural / Vi Dolç Natural (fortified)
- Mistela
- Vino de Aguja / Vi d’Agulla (semi-sparkling)
- Vino Espumoso / Vi Escumoso: made by traditional method with a min. 3.5 bars of pressure
- (wines may be labeled by authorized varieties if the variety is present as a min. 85% of the blend)
Authorized Grapes
- Blanco:
- Recommended: Macabeu, Chardonnay, Garnatxa Blanca, Chenin Blanc, Moscatel de Gra Petit, Parellada, Sauvignon Blanc
- Authorized: Moscatel d’Alexandria
- Tinto:
- Recommended: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnatxa Negre, Monastrell, Pinot Noir, Merlot, Syrah, Trepat, Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo), Samsó/Carinyena (Carignan)
Minimum/Maximum Alcohol
- Blanco/Rosado: 10.5-15%
- Tinto: 11.5-15%
- Vino Espumoso/Vino de Aguja: 10.5-12.5%
- Vino de Licor/Vino Rancio/Mistela/Vino Dulce Natural: 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 oak 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.
- Reserva Superior (Espumoso only): min. 24 months on its lees
Minimum/Maximum Planting Density
- 2,000/4,500 vines per hectare
Maximum Yields
- 12 tons/ha, 70 liters/100 kg
DO Established
- 1985
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