Desierto 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.[1]
| Wine region | |
 | |
| Type | Vino de la Tierra |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
The area covered by this geographical indication comprises the following municipalities: Alcudia de Monteagud, Benitagla, Benizalón, Castro de Filabres, Lubrín, Lucainena de las Torres, Olula de Castro, Senés, Sorbas, Tabernas, Tahal, Turrillas, Uleila del Campo and Velefique, in the province of Almería (Andalusia, Spain).
It acquired its Vino de la Tierra status in 2003.[2]
Grape varieties
edit- Red: Garnacha tinta, Monastrell, Syrah, Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot
- White: Chardonnay, Moscatel, Macabeo and Sauvignon blanc
References
edit- ^ Moyano Estrada, Eduardo (2008-06-30). "Integrando la agricultura y el medio ambiente en España. Sobre el nuevo Ministerio de Medio Ambiente y Medio Rural y Marino". Revista de Fomento Social: 289–307. doi:10.32418/rfs.2008.250.2089. ISSN 2695-6462. S2CID 179635438.
- ^ "Archived copy" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2007-04-12. Retrieved 2013-10-21.
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