DO/DOP Regulations
Region
- Catalonia (Catalunya)
Hectares Under Vine (2013)
- 4,601
Subzones
- Urgell, Garrigues, Pallars Jussà, Raimat, Artesa de Segre, Segrià, Vall del Riucorb
Styles Produced
- Blanco
- Rosado
- Tinto
- Vino de Licor (fortified)
- Vino de Aguja (semi-sparkling)
- Vino Espumoso: made by the traditional method with a minimum 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: Chardonnay, Garnatxa Blanca, Macabeu, Moscatel d’Alexandria, Parellada, Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Subirat Parent (Malvasia), Gewürztraminer, Pansa Blanca (Xarel·lo)
- Authorized: Moscatel de Gra Petit, Albariño
- Tinto:
- Recommended: Cabernet Sauvignon, Samsó/Carinyena (Carignan), Garnatxa Negre, Merlot, Monastrell, Syrah, Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo), Trepat, Pinot Noir
Minimum/Maximum Alcohol
- Blanco: 10.5-14.5%
- Rosado: 10.5-13.5%
- Tinto: 11-14.5%
- Vino de Aguja: 10-12.5%
- Vino Espumoso: 10.8-12.8%
- 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 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.
- Vino Espumoso: min. 9 months on the lees
- Vino Espumoso „Reserva Superior“: min. 24 months on the lees
Minimum/Maximum Planting Density
- 1,500/4,500 vines per hectare
Maximum Yields
- 120 hl/ha
DO Established
- 1988
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