Arribes (DO)

Arribes (DO)

The Arribes DO is located in the southeast of the province of Zamora and the northeast of the province of Salamanca (Castile and Leon, Spain), along the border with Portugal on the banks of the River Duero. There are 750 ha of vineyards registered with the "Consejo Regulador" (Governing Body).

In 2002 the area covered by the DO along with parts of Portugal on the opposite bank was declared a National Park (Parque Nacional de Arribes del Duero).

History

There are two theories regarding the origins of winemaking in the Arribes region. The first says that it was the ancient Romans who introduced grape-growing and wine-making. The second theory says it could have been the Phoenicians at a much earlier date, making use of their fleets along the Duero and the port of Oporto.

In 1998 the area was awarded the category of Vino de la Tierra and on 27 July 2007 it was awarde the higher category of Denominación de Origen.

The name Arribes derives from the Latin "ad ripam", which means 'on the banks' (of the river Duero).

Climate

The area enjoys a Mediterranean climate with Atlantic influences. rainfall is evenly spready over the year. Summers tend to be warm and dry while winters are mild.

oils

The soils are not deep, mostly sandy with loose granite and quartz pebbles. There are many rocky outcrops and the soils is generally poor in organic matter.

The subsoil provides good drainage, and an interesting heat regulation mechanism. The presence of slate in the subsoil acts as a heat accumulator during the day and releases it slowly during the night.

Vineyards

The vines are mostly old vines (65 years on average) and so are mostly grown as low bushes ("en vaso"), though recently planted ones tend to be on trellises ("en espaldera"). Average yield is 3,500 kg/ha, or about 1.5 kg/vine.

Grape Varieties

The authorized red varieties are:
* Juan García (a local autoctonous variety)
* Rufete
* Tempranillo (known as Tinta Serrana or Tinto Madrid locally)
* Garnacha
* Mencía

The authorized white varieties are:
* Malvasía
* Verdejo
* Albillo

The Governing Body of the DO is currently debating whether to authorize Bruñal and Bastardillo Chico (red), and Puesta en Cruz (white).

Wines Produced

* Tinto joven (young reds): made mainly with Juan García, Rufete and Tempranillo
* Tinto Crianza (oak aged reds): at least 6 months in oak, plus 18 months in bottle
* Rosado (rosé): at least 60% Juan García, Rufete and Tempranillo
* Blanco (white): at least 60% Malvasía

References

http://www.vinoarribesduero.com


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