Ribera del Guadiana

Spain · DOP · España · 1 commune(s)

Styles

Natural factors

Mediterranean climate with a dry pattern reduces the risk of cryptogamic diseases, promoting final wine quality.
Reddish clay soils known as «barros», formed from Miocene sediments with limestone; in areas of higher lime content they are called «caleños».
Edaphoclimatic conditions determine a vineyard cultivated as bush vines under dry farming, with low planting densities.
The climate promotes balanced acidity and correct phenolic ripeness without excessive alcohol levels.

Human factors

Vineyard cultivated as bush vines under dry farming, with low planting densities and minimal phytosanitary treatments.
DO recognised in 1999 following a process initiated with the «Vino de la Tierra» designation approved in December 1990. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)

Product characteristics

Reds rich in tannin and colouring matter, with a fruity aromatic character; whites and rosés are soft, with medium-high acidity.
Sparkling wines produced by the traditional method: very soft and balanced, with great aromatic intensity.

Terroir / wine link

The dry Mediterranean climate favours grapes with balanced acidity and correct phenolic ripeness, resulting in reds rich in tannin and colouring matter.

Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the the specification.