Denominación de Origen Protegida Denominación de Origen Calificada https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Denominaci%C3%B3n_de_origen#Wine Rioja was the first Spanish region to be awarded DOCa status in 1991, followed by Priorat in 2003. Priorat uses the Catalan language DOQ, for denominació d'origen qualificada. These are the only two regions considered "above" DO status."[wikipedia] The highest category in Spanish wine regulations, reserved for regions with above-average grape prices and particularly stringent quality controls. denomination of qualified origin DOCa