Monterrei

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• Climate with low rainfall and high summer temperatures, with strong day-to-night thermal swings during the ripening period.
• Predominantly native varieties, selected over time and adapted to local conditions.
• The climate is described as optimal for the development of the vine varieties used in the area.
• The production zone extends along the valley of the Támega river, covering a surface area of slightly under 700 hectares. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
• The choice of sites and of training and pruning systems adapts cultivation to the varieties and the zone.

• Principal native varieties: Godello, Dona Branca, Treixadura (whites) and Mencía, Merenzao (reds), selected over the years.
• Training and pruning systems adapted to variety and zone in order to control viticultural potential.

• The wines of Monterrei display floral and fruity aromas with a well-balanced palate.

• Day-to-night thermal swings during ripening and low rainfall promote floral and fruity aromas and a balanced palate.

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 PDO-ES-A1114
• Official trade body site — D.O. Monterrei