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Designation of Origin
The D.O Catalunya was established in 1999 and today it has 222 registered cellars from 300 municipalities in the Autonomous Community of Catalonia.
Varieties coverd by this designation are:
Authorised white varieties: Chardonnay, white Garnacha, Macabeo, Moscatel de Alejandría, Riestling, Parellada, white Sauvignon, Xarel·lo, Malvasía, Gewürztraminer. Malvasía de Sitges, Pedro Ximénez and white Picapoll.
Red varieties are: Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, red Garnacha, hairy Garnacha, Merlot, Monastrell, Pinot noir, Samsó, Trepat, Ull de llebre (tempranillo), Garnacha tintorera and Syrah.
 Wines
The main vocation of this wine making area is white wine production. Its white wines have a bright pale yellow colour and their nose unfolds fruity and floral aromas. They are dry and pleasant, balanced in mouth and they have a long lasting aftertaste.
Rosé wines are made from Listán Negro variety. With an attractive pink colour, its main features are fruity and floral aromas, as well as its freshness and lightness in mouth.
 Geographical situation
A special feature of this D.O is that it protects grape cultures inside the Autonomous Community. It is more a political division than a geographical one, which allows a D.O guarantee seal for those Catalan productions that are not covered by any other existant designation of origin.
 Climate and soil
The climate is Mediterranean. Soil shows all the varieties in the Autonomous Community, so the characteristics are not the same for all the products that this D.O makes.
Vintage Rating
Excelent: 2001 | 2007
Very good: 2000 | 2003 | 2004 | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010
Good: 2002
Website: www.do-catalunya.com
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