Illes Balears (Vino de la Tierra)
Illes Baleras is a Spanish geographical indication for Vino de la Tierra wines located in the autonomous region of the Balearic Islands, Spain. Vino de la Tierra is one step below the mainstream Denominación de Origen indication on the Spanish wine quality ladder.
The area covered by this geographical indication comprises all the municipalities of the Ballearic Islands. There are currently about 300 hectares of vineyards and 37 wineries (bodegas) registered with the Regulatory Council.
It acquired its Vino de la Tierra status in 2003.
Grape varieties
- White: Moll, Chardonnay, Macabeo, Malvasía, Moscatel de Alejandria, Moscatel de Grano Menudo, Parellada, Riesling and Suvignon Blanco
- Red: Callet, Manto Negro, Fogoneu, Monastrell, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah, Tempranillo and Pinot Noir
External links
- Vino de la tierra de Formentera Página del Institut de Qualitat Agroalimentaria de las Islas Baleares
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