Arribes

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• The vineyard is established on rugged terrain shaped by the incision of the river Duero and its tributaries into the Zamoran–Salmantine batholith, between the provinces of Salamanca and Zamora. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
• The vineyard spans a wide range of elevations, from 810 m above sea level in Fermoselle to just over 120 m above sea level in La Fregeneda. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
• Silty-sandy, shallow soils with abundant stoniness predominate, although in localised areas associated with slate substrates, deeper soils with greater agricultural potential are found. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
• Rainfall is more abundant than in the Duero basin due to the proximity to the Atlantic Ocean, ranging between 500 and 800 mm, with a typical value of around 600 mm. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
• During the vegetative period, the vine receives a good level of rainfall that the plant utilises effectively, which generally prevents the natural acidity of the wine from falling below 5.5 g/l.

• The Arribes denominación de origen was established in 2007 by Order AYG/1264/2007, of 11 July, which recognises the appellation and approves its regulations. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
• The varietal profile of Arribes is highly distinctive and unlike that of other regions, enabling its wines to display a particularly individual aromatic range and differentiated organoleptic characteristics.

• The temperature regime ensures optimal fruit ripeness and greater polyphenolic concentration, modifying the aromatic profile of the wines, which tend toward overripe and stewed-fruit character.

Facts drawn from the specification's terroir-link section by automatic interpretation — see the specification (pliego de condiciones).

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Sources

• Specification (EUR-Lex, single document)
• eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PDO-ES-A0614
• Official trade body site — D.O. Arribes