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WSET Level 4 Diploma Unit 5 - Sparkling – Cava Exam Questions and Answers
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WSET Level 4 Diploma Unit 5 - Sparkling– Cava Exam
Location of Cava - Answer -Mainly Catauluna, but also parts of Rioja, Argaon and
Valencia
Climate of Cava - Answer -Warm Mediterranean
Grape Varieties of Cava - Answer -White
Macabeo - Most widely planted, green apple aromas. In Cataluna planted on the plains
and low altitudes
Xarel-lo - Lends greengage, gooseberry notes, earthy when grapes over ripe. In
Cataluna, its planted at low-mid altitudes
Paralleda - Finesse and floral notes. In Cataluna, its planted at highest altitudes
Chardonnay - Adds body, finesse and peachy flavours. Ripens very early. choice of
clone and rootstock is important
Red
Trepat - Lends raspberry flavours with refreshing acidity. Can only be used in Rosado
production
Garnacha - Strawberry with low acidity. Oxidise easily
Pinot Noir - Adds delicacy and perfume. choice of clone and rootstock is important
Winery of Cava - Answer -- Most be using the traditional method
- Max juice yield - 100L/150Kg
- Min less ageing - 9 months
Classifications of Cava - Answer -Non- Vintage: min lees aging 9 months
Vintage: min lees aging 9 months
Reserva: min lees aging 15 months
Gran Reserva: min lees aging 30 months
Rosada - must be made by the Sangrado method, not by blending
Trade Structures - Answer -Controleed by the Consejo Regulador del Cava
4 separate sectors each has its own register
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