Sierras de Las Estancias y Los Filabres

Spain · IGP · España · 27 commune(s)

Styles

Natural factors

Continental mountain climate: high number of sunshine hours, warm daytime and cool nighttime temperatures, low humidity, and little rainfall during the ripening period.
The comarca's great altitude is decisive for the aromatic profile: fruit aromas and an intensity that 'would be practically impossible to achieve at lower elevations'.
Two distinct soil types: slate-based soils at higher elevations (mineral notes) and calcareous soils at lower elevations (elegance on the palate).
The day-to-night temperature swing during ripening promotes balanced acidity in whites and rosés without any loss of fruit character.
The zone encompasses 26 municipalities in the province of Almería, officially recognised as a viticultural comarca since 2008. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)

Human factors

Denomination recognised by the Junta de Andalucía in 2008 and published in the BOE in April 2009. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
The reds show ageing potential in oak and bottle, with a mineral profile linked to both slate and calcareous soils.

Product characteristics

Reds: deep garnet-cherry with violet hints in youth; aromas of black fruits, raisins, balsamic notes, and a mineral undertone.
Whites: straw yellow to pale gold with greenish highlights; full-bodied and flavourful on the palate with balanced acidity and wild herb nuances.

Terroir / wine link

In reds, slate soils contribute mineral notes while calcareous soils impart elegance—a direct link between terroir and wine.

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