Formentera
Styles
Principal grape varieties
Cabernet FrancSauvignonChardonnayFogoneuGarnacha BlancaMalvasia Aromática (Malvasia Dubrovacka)MerlotMoll (Pensal Blanca)MonastrellMoscatel De Grano Menudo (Muscat A Petits Grains Blancs)SyrahTempranilloViognier
Terroir
Natural factors
- Calcareous and sandy soils yield bright, straightforward wines with clean, varietal aromas.
- A climate of high sun exposure, elevated temperatures, and water scarcity limits yields.
- Low yields due to water stress concentrate polyphenols and sugars, producing deeply colored wines with high alcohol.
Human factors
- The human factor is key in choosing the optimal harvest moment and achieving low vinification yields.
Product characteristics
- Calcareous and sandy soils produce bright, straightforward wines with clean, variety-typical aromas.
- High sun exposure and water scarcity result in low yields, with wines of intense color and high alcoholic richness.
Terroir / wine link
- Calcareous and sandy soils produce very bright, straightforward wines with clean, variety-typical aromas.
Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the the specification.
Sources
- eAmbrosia register (EU) — File number PGI-ES-A0875
- Official trade body site — IQUA — Vi de la Terra de Formentera