DO/DOP Regulations
Region
- Aragón
Hectares Under Vine (2015)
- 14,459
Styles Produced
- Blanco (Seco, Semiseco, Semidulce, Dulce)
- Rosado (Seco, Semiseco, Semidulce, Dulce)
- Tinto (Seco, Semiseco, Semidulce, Dulce)
- Blanco, Tinto, and Rosado wines may be produced by carbonic maceration
- Blanco, Tinto, and Rosado wines may be seco, semiseco, semidulce, or dulce
- Vino de Licor: Moscatel de Alejandría, Garnacha Tinta, and Macabeo only
- Vino Naturalmente Dulce
- Vino Espumoso
- Vino de Aguja (semi-sparkling)
Authorized Grapes
- Blanco:
- Chardonnay, Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo, Parallada, Moscatel de Alejandría
- Tinto:
- Cariñena (Mazuela), Garnacha Tinta, Cabernet Sauvignon, Juan Ibáñez, Tempranillo, Monastrell, Merlot, Vidadillo, Syrah
Minimum Alcohol
- Tinto/Blanco/Rosado: 9%
- Vino de Licor: 15% (22% max.)
- Naturalmente Dulce: 15% (13% acquired)
- Vino Espumoso: 10%
Aging Requirements
- Noble / Añejo / Viejo / Crianza / Clásico / Reserva / Gran Reserva
Minimum/Maximum Planting Density
- 1,500/4,000 vines per hectare
Maximum Yields
- White Grapes: 9,000 kg/ha, 74 liters/100 kg
- Red Grapes: 8,500 kg/ha, 74 liters/100 kg
Principle Soils
- predominantly Miocene clay soils, with gravel, brown limestone, and slate
DO Established
- 1932
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