Barbanza e Iria
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Agudelo (Gouveio)Chenin BlancAlbarin BlancoAlbariño (Alvarinho)Brancellao (Alvarelhao)Caíño BlancoCaíño Tinto (Callo)Espadeiro (Eugene Duret)Loureira (Loureiro Blanco)Loureiro TintoMencíaMerenzao (Trousseau Noir)Ratiño Gallega (Ravaz 1)Sousón (Vinhao)TorrontésTreixadura (Trajadura)
Terroir
Natural factors
- Loamy, deep, and permeable soils, characteristic of the viticultural zone of the Ribera de la Ría de Arosa.
- The viticultural and winemaking profile reflects the thermopluviometric and agronomic conditions specific to the comarca.
- The zone encompasses municipalities in the provinces of La Coruña and Pontevedra, within the Ribera de la Ría de Arosa. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
Human factors
- Predominant native varieties include Mencía, Caiño Tinto, Brancellao, Espadeiro, Albariño, Godello, and Treixadura, among others.
- Vine pruning and training are carried out by hand in order to manage viticultural potential.
Product characteristics
- The wines seek balance, harmony, and expressive aromatic character.
- The pliego de condiciones recognises a strong ageing potential in these wines.
Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the the specification.
Sources
- National pliego de condiciones (PDF)
- eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PGI-ES-A1255
- Official trade body site — AGACAL — IXP Barbanza e Iria