DO/DOP Regulations
Region
- Castilla y León
Hectares Under Vine (2010)
- 452
Styles Produced
- Blanco: min. 60% Malvasía
- Rosado: min. 60% recommended red varieties, plus other white and/or red varieties
- Tinto: min. 60% recommended red varieties
Authorized Grapes
- Blanco:
- Recommended: Malvasía
- Authorized: Verdejo, Albilla
- Tinto:
- Recommended: Juan García, Rufete, Tempranillo
- Authorized: Mencía, Garnacha
Minimum Alcohol
- Blanco/Rosado/Tinto: 11.5%
- Tinto Crianza/Reserva/Gran Reserva: 12.2%
Aging Requirements
- Crianza / Reserva / Gran Reserva
- Roble: Wines must be aged in oak for a min. 3 months
- Fermentado en Barrica: Wines must be fermented and kept in oak for a min. 3 months
Minimum Planting Density
- 2,000 vines per hectare
Maximum Yields
- White Grapes: 10,000 kg/ha, 72 liters/100 kg
- Red Grapes: 7,000 kg/ha, 72 liters/100 kg
DO Established
- 2007
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