Liébana is a Spanish geographical indication for '' vino de la tierra'' wines located in the autonomous region of Cantabria on the north coast of
Spain
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. ''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 the following municipalities in Cantabria: Potes,
Pesaguero
Pesaguero is a municipality located in the autonomous community of Cantabria, Spain. :es:Anexo:Municipios de Cantabria
Localities
Its 360 inhabitants (INE
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Institutions
* Institut für Nukleare Entsorgung, a German ...
Cillorigo de Liébana
Cillorigo de Liébana () is a municipality located in the autonomous community of Cantabria, Spain. According to the 2007 census
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Vega de Liébana
Vega de Liébana is a municipality in the province and autonomous community of Cantabria, northern Spain.
See also
* Pico Jano
Pico Jano is a mountain of Cantabria (northern Spain).
Geography
The mountain is part of the range dividing the ...
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It acquired its ''vino de la tierra'' status in 2004. Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación. In Spanish
Tempranillo
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Merlot
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Syrah
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Pinot noir
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Albarín negro
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and
Cabernet Sauvignon
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White:
Palomino
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Godello
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Albillo
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Chardonnay
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