Ribera del Andarax 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.
| Wine region | |
 | |
| Type | Vino de la Tierra |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
The area covered by this geographical indication comprises the following municipalities: Alboloduy, Alhabia, Alhama de Almería, Alicún, Almócita, Alsodux, Beires, Bentarique, Canjáyar, Enix, Félix, Gérgal, Huécija, Íllar, Instinción, Nacimiento, Ohanes, Padules, Rágol, Santa Cruz de Marchena y Terque, in the province of Almería (Andalusia, Spain).
It acquired its Vino de la Tierra status in 2003.[1]
Grape varieties
edit- Red: Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Garnacha, Tempranillo, Monastrell and Pinot noir
- White: Macabeo, Chardonnay and Sauvignon blanc
References
edit- ^ http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/boja/boletines/2008/99/d/47.html BOJA número 99 de 20 May 2008. In Spanish