Abanilla (Vino de la Tierra)

Vinos de la Tierra regions in Spain
Vinos de la Tierra regions in the province and region of Murcia (Spain)

Abanilla is a Spanish geographical indication for Vino de la Tierra wines located in the autonomous region of Murcia. Vino de la Tierra is one step below the mainstream Denominación de Origen indication on the Spanish wine quality ladder.

The area covered by this geographical indication comprises the municipalities Abanilla and Fortuna, in the east of the region of Murcia. It acquired its Vino de la Tierra status in 2003.[1]

Grape varieties

Recommended: Garnacha tinta, Monastrell and Tempranillo
Also authorized: Bonicaire, Forcallat tinta, Petit Verdot, Tempranillo, Garnacha tintorera, Crujidera, Merlot, Syrah and Cabernet Sauvignon
Recommended: Airén, Merseguera, Moscatel de Alejandría, Pedro Ximénez, Verdil and Macabeo
Also authorized: Chardonnay, Malvasía, Moravia dulce, Moscatel de Grano Menudo and Sauvignon blanc

References

  1. ↑ http://www.carm.es/borm/documento?obj=anu&id=11155. VdlT regulations. In Spanish
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