Ribeiras do Morrazo is a Spanish geographical indication for Vino de la Tierra wines located in the autonomous region of Galicia. Vino de la Tierra is one step below the mainstream Denominación de Origen indication on the Spanish wine quality ladder, and mirrors the Vins de pays of French wine.
| Wine region | |
| Official name | Indicación Xeográfica Protexida Ribeiras do Morrazo |
|---|---|
| Type | Indicación Geográfica Protegida / Vino de la Tierra |
| Year established | 2018[1][2] |
| Country | Spain |
| No. of wineries | 7[3] |
The area covered by this geographical indication comprises the municipalities of Pontevedra, Poio, Vilaboa, Bueu, Cangas, Moaña, Marín, and Redondela, in the province of Pontevedra, in Galicia, Spain.
It acquired its Vino de la Tierra status in 2018.[2]
Authorised Grape Varieties
editThe authorised grape varieties are:
- Red: Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Tintilla de Rota, Brancellao, Caíño Tinto, Pedral, Espadeiro, Loureiro Tinto, Mencía, and Sousón
- White: Albariño, Caíño Blanco, Godello, Loureira, Treixadura, Branco Lexítimo, and Torrontés[3]
References
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- ^ "Nace Ribeiras do Morrazo, nueva Indicación Geográfica Protegida en Galicia". www.tecnovino.com. 28 September 2016. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ^ a b "La Comisión Europea aprueba el registro de la Indicación Geográfica Protegida de vinos "Ribeiras do Morrazo" ubicada en la CCAA de Galicia" (PDF). www.mapa.gob.es. Retrieved 7 January 2020.
- ^ a b "Benvido a IXP". www.ixpribeirasdomorrazo.org. Retrieved 7 January 2020.