Norte de Almería
Appearance
Vino de la Tierra | |
Country | Spain |
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Norte de Almería is a Spanish geographical indication for
Denominación de Origen
indication on the Spanish wine quality ladder.
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: 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