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Catalunya DO in Catalonia Catalunya is a Spanish Denominación de Origen Protegida (DOP) ( Denominació d'Origen Protegida in Catalan ) for Catalan wine which was formally recognised in 2001. It was created with the specific purpose of providing commercial support to over 200 wineries ( bodegas ) that produced quality wine but which were not ...
The city of Barcelona is the capital of Catalonia and despite not being in a wine region (although a portion of the Penedès is in the greater comarca of Barcelona), it is the focal point of the Catalan wine industry: a primary consumer market, its port provides export functions and a source of financial resources and investment.
The wine-growing region is divided into three main subzones: Alt Penedès, the most inland and mountainous subzone, characterised by relatively low yield and high quality; Penedès Central, situated to the southwest and responsible for the majority of the region's total production; Baix Penedès, comprising mostly low-lying, coastal areas
In the late 1990s and in to the first decade of the 21st century, the focus shifted a great deal towards smaller, craft wineries, which in turn worked to improve the wine quality of the region overall. Until 2006, it was initially known as DO Empordà-Costa Brava to associate the large tourist beach area with the region. [2]
In the state's southwest corner, the Lake Michigan Shore area gives a strong showing with numerous small, family-owned wineries such as Cody Kresta Vineyard & Winery and Hickory Creek Winery. New ...
Costers del Segre DOP in Catalonia Vineyards of Castell d'Encus Winery, Talarn, Costers del Segre DOP. Costers del Segre is a Spanish Denominación de Origen Protegida (DOP) (Denominació d'Origen Protegida in Catalan) for wines located in the province of Lleida (Catalonia, Spain) and is divided into several separate sub-zones.
2. Brotherhood Winery. Why We Love It: live music series; wide selection of reds, whites, rosé, sparkling and sangria Distance from NYC: About 1 hour and 15 minutes by car Reservation needed: No ...
Terra Alta DOP in Catalonia Terra Alta DOP wine label. Terra Alta is a Spanish Denominación de Origen Protegida (DOP) (Denominació d'Origen Protegida in Catalan) for Catalan wines, located in the west of the province of Tarragona (Catalonia, Spain) and covers 12 inland municipalities.