Norte de Almería
Norte de Almería is a Spanish geographical indication for Vino de la Tierra wines located in the autonomous region of Andalusia. Vino de la Tierra is one step below the mainstream Denominación de Origen indication on the Spanish wine quality ladder.
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| Type | Vino de la Tierra |
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| Country | Spain |
The area covered by this geographical indication comprises the following municipalities: Chirivel, María, Vélez-Blanco and Vélez-Rubio, in the north of the province of Almería (Andalusia, Spain).
It acquired its Vino de la Tierra status in 2008.[1]
Grape varieties
- White: Airén, Chardonnay, Macabeo and Sauvignon blanc
- Red: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Monastrell, Tempranillo and Syrah
The regulations specifically forbid the use of any genetically modified varieties for the production of wines.
References
- http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/boja/boletines/2008/99/d/47.html BOJA número 99 de 20 May 2008. In Spanish
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