DO/DOP Regulations

Region

  • Castilla y León

Hectares Under Vine (2013)

  • 780

Styles Produced

  • Blanco: min. 60% recommended white grapes
  • Clarete: min. 30% Tempranillo plus other varieties (max. 40% authorized varieties)
  • Rosado: min. 60% Tempranillo plus other authorized varieties
  • Tinto: min. 75% Tempranillo plus other authorized red varieties

Authorized Grapes

  • Blanco:
    • Recommended: Malvasia, Moscatel de Grano Menudo, Verdejo
    • Authorized: Albillo, Palomino, Godello
  • Tinto:
    • Recommended: Tempranillo
    • Authorized: Garnacha, Cabernet Sauvignon

Minimum Alcohol

  • Blanco: 11%
  • Clarete/Rosado: 12%
  • Tinto: 12.5%

Aging Requirements

  • Crianza / Reserva / Gran Reserva

Minimum/Maximum Planting Density

  • 800/4,500 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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