Ribera del Queiles

Styles

Principal grape varieties

Terroir

• The proximity of Moncayo (2,313 m) generates diurnal temperature variations of 15 °C between véraison and harvest.
• The valley emerged from an ancient sea; fluvial sedimentations (gravels and sands) make up the base substrate.
• 2,700 annual hours of sunlight promote photosynthesis and grape ripening.

• Recognised before its formal protection (2003): silver medal at Vinexpo Bordeaux 1993 and gold in 1995.
• 70% of the ~3,000,000 litres sold since its creation have been destined for export (USA, United Kingdom, Germany, Belgium, the Netherlands).

• The day/night temperature variation (~15 °C during véraison–harvest) promotes the formation of tannins and anthocyanins, enhancing colour and varietal expression.
• The pliego attributes the specific character of the wines to the production of tannins and anthocyanins that enhance colour and the expression of the varieties.

• The 15 °C day/night temperature variation near Moncayo, between véraison and harvest, promotes the formation of tannins and anthocyanins.

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-A0083
• Official trade body site — Gobierno de Aragón — IGP Ribera del Queiles