The Wine Profile

1 Which iconic wine family is most closely associated with the modernisation of Penedès winemaking?

A The Álvarez family of Vega Sicilia B The Roda family of Rioja C The Torres family D The Raventós family of Codorníu

2 Which of the following is one of the two global volume leaders in Cava production, sometimes confused with sherry brands due to its international profile?

A Recaredo, the biodynamic Cava specialist B González Byass, known for Tío Pepe Fino Sherry C Gramona, the premium artisan house of Penedès D Freixenet, headquartered in Sant Sadurní d'Anoia

3 Which city is Catalonia's capital and the cultural anchor for Penedès wine tourism?

A Barcelona B Tarragona C Zaragoza D Valencia

4 Codorníu is historically significant in Cava production. Why?

A It was the first producer to export Cava to the USA in the 1950s B It is one of the oldest and largest Cava houses, producing Cava since the 19th century C It introduced the Gran Reserva category for Cava in the 1970s D It is the only Cava producer certified biodynamic by Demeter

5 Which town is the administrative centre of DO Penedès and home to the Vinseum wine museum?

A Tarragona, coastal city B Vilafranca del Penedès C Sant Sadurní d'Anoia D Sitges, coastal town

6 Which dish is a classic Catalan tradition that pairs naturally with wines from Penedès?

A Cocido madrileño – chickpea stew from Castile B Paella valenciana – saffron rice with chicken and rabbit C Gazpacho andaluz – cold tomato-based soup from the south D Calçots – grilled spring onions served with romesco sauce