DO/DOP Regulations
Region
- Catalonia (Catalunya)
Hectares Under Vine (2013)
- 550
Styles Produced
- Blanca / Blanc
- Rosado / Rosat
- Tinta / Negre
- Vino de Aguja / Vi d’Agulla (semi-sparkling, 1-2.5 bars of pressure)
- Vino Espumoso / Vi Escumós: min. 3.5 bars of pressure, made by the traditional method
- Vino Rancio / Vi Ranci: Oxidized wine
- Mistela (fortified)
- Vino Dulce Natural / Vi Dolç Natural: Vino de Licor, min. must weight of 255 g/l (fortified)
- (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, Picapoll, Parellada
- Authorized: Sauvignon Blanc, Gewürztraminer
- Tinto:
- Recommended: Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnatxa Negre, Merlot, Ull de Llebre (Tempranillo), Sumoll
- Authorized: Cabernet Franc, Syrah
Minimum/Maximum Alcohol
- Blanca: 11-15%
- Rosado: 12.5-15% (if comprised solely of Sumoll and/or Ull de Llebre, 11.5-15%)
- Tinta: 12.5-15% (if comprised solely of Sumoll and/or Ull de Llebre, 11.5-15%)
- Vino de Aguja: 11-12.5%
- Vino Espumoso: 10.5-12.5%
- Vino Dulce Natural/Mistela/Vino Rancio: 15-20%
Aging Requirements
- Crianza:
- Blanco/Rosado: min. 18 months, including at least 6 months in oak (max 330 liters capacity)
- Tinto: min. 24 months, including at least 6 months in oak (max 330 liters capacity)
- Vino Rancio: min. 4 years, including at least 3 years in oak (max 330 liters capacity)
- 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. 5 years, including at least 24 months in oak
- Vino Espumoso: must not be released before 12 months
- Vino Rancio: min. one year in oak
Minimum/Maximum Planting Density
- 2,000/4,500 vines per hectare
Maximum Yields
- White Grapes: 10 tons/ha, 70 liters/100 kg
- Red Grapes: 9 tons/ha, 70 liters/100 kg
DO Established
- 2006
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