DO/DOP Regulations
Region
- Andalucía
Hectares Under Vine (2010)
- 3,223
Styles Produced
- Blanco
- Blanco Joven: fermentation temp. cannot exceed 20°C
- Blanco Tradicional: traditional fermentation
- Condado Pálido: Generoso style produced in a solera, biological aging
- Condado Viejo: Generoso style produced in a solera, oxidative aging
- Vino Generoso de Licor: Generoso style produced in solera, may be released as „pale dry“, „cream“, „pale cream“, and „medium“
- Tinto: Joven, Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva
Authorized Grapes
- Blanco:
- Recommended: Zalema
- Authorized: Palomino Fino, Listán B, Pedro Ximénez, Garrido Fino, Moscatel de Alejandría, Colombard, Sauvignon Blanc and Chardonnay
- Tinto:
- Syrah, Tempranillo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot
Minimum Alcohol
- Blanco wines: 10%
- Generoso wines: 15%
Aging Requirements
- Blanco Tradicional: min. one year
- Vino Pálido/Viejo: min. 3 years in wood
- Vino Generoso de Licor: min. 2 years in wood
Minimum/Maximum Planting Density
- 1,950/2,500 vines per hectare
Maximum Yields
- 10 tons/ha, 70 liters/100 kg (60 liters/100 kg for Blanco Joven)
DO Established
- 1963
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