HistoryThe first documented records of the region’s history date back to the early 10th century and serve as an indicator of the two pillars that upheld the local economy: mills for cereal processing and vineyards. As early as in Roman times, the southern part of León became a crossing point for all travelers using the two major routes that lead through our production area, the Vía de la Plata, or Silver Route, and the Camino de Santiago. LocationGeology and climateThe production area covering wines protected under the León designation of origin (DO) encompasses the lands located within the municipal districts judged to be apt for the production of grape. The most important climactic features are as follows:
The soil
Grapes varietiesPrieto Picudo
Albarín blanco
Mencía
Verdejo
Godello
Type of wine
Wine Cellars of DO Tierra de LeónVideos about the region
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DOP EL BIERZO
Information about the regionBierzo county is located in the northwest of the province of León, in the Castilla y León region, and covers an area of 2954.28 km, which accounts for 18% of the provincial area. Geographically it borders the provinces of Ourense, Lugo and Asturias and it is a main connection between Galicia, León and Asturias. GeologyClimate
Municipalities that are part of the PDOVarieties of grapes allowedVariety |
Bierzo's red grape and represents 2% of the grapes grown in the production area. It is also known as Alicante bouschet. Not much yield, early budding and half early ripening . The bunch is large and moderatly compact. Berries of medium size, uniform and blue-black color.The pulp pigmentation is strong and has a reddish color |
White variety adapted to the soil and slopes of Bierzo. Represents 4% of the grapes grown in the production area. Not much yield, early budding and early ripening. The bunch is small sized and compact. Berries are yellow-green color, small and uniforms. The pulp pigmentation is absent or very weak. |
White wines | Claret wines |
Bierzo's white wines are maded mostly with the main varieties Godello and Doña blanca, and are complemented by Palomino and Malvasia in different percentages. | Claret Wine will be made with a percentage between 40% and 60% of authorized red varieties, the rest of the grape must be white grape of any of the authorized varieties. In the alcoholic fermentation of the must, it will be mandatory to use a percentage of between 5% and 10% of destemmed skins |
Rosé wines | No oak red wines |
Rosé wine shall be made from the authorised varieties, with at least 70% of the grapes from red varieties. | First or second year wine made with at least 85% of the Mencia and Garnacha Tintorera varieties, Estaladiña and/or Merenzao. The rest by any of the authorized varieties. Characterized by their intense color and velvety taste. |
Crianza red wines | Reserva red wines |
Aging process must be at least of two years which must stay a minimum of six months in oak barrels of less than 330 liters | Aging process must be at least of three years which must stay a minimum of twelve months in oak barrels of less than 330 liters |
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