Question 1

The phylloxera epidemic destroyed most of the vineyards in Catalonia and led to a decline in the Catalan wine industry.

Accepted Answer

false

Answer

true

Question 2

When did a Catalan red wine win the Gault Millau Wine Olympics?

Accepted Answer

1979

Question 3

Which mountain range can be found near Barcelona?

Accepted Answer

Montserrat

Question 4

What does D.O. stand for?

Accepted Answer

Denominación, de, Origen

Question 5

The difference between D.O. and D.O.C. is:

Accepted Answer

D.O.C. wines are of higher quality.

Answer

There is no difference.

Answer

D.O. is Spanish and D.O.C. is Catalan.

Question 6

What does “priorat” mean in English?

Accepted Answer

priory

Question 7

Red or white?

Question 8

Why are wines from Priorat generally more expensive?

Accepted Answer

Because yield is low, due to the soil and the steep slopes on which vines are planted.

Answer

Because this is the smallest wine region in Catalonia.

Answer

Because winemaking techniques are much more advanced in Priorat.

Answer

Because these wines are world-famous.

Question 9

Which Catalonian wine region produces most of the Cava wines?

Accepted Answer

Penedès

Question 10

Why is Cava generally cheaper than Champagne?

Accepted Answer

Because advanced mechanization is used to produce, store and bottle it.

Answer

Because it is less famous.

Answer

Because its quality is not so good.

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