Cova da Beira is a Portuguese wine region centered on the Cova da Beira region between the Dão and

Vinho Verde DOC Vinho Verde () (literally 'green wine') refers to Portuguese wine that originated in the historic Minho province in the far north of the country. The modern-day 'Vinho Verde' region, originally designated in 1908, includes the old Minho provi ...

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Beiras VR Beiras is a Portuguese wine region producing wines with the classification '' Denominação de Origem Controlada''. Located in the northern regions of Portugal, the Beiras region produces a wide range of wines, including sparkling and fortified w ...

wine region. Cova da Beira was initially a separate '' Indicação de Proveniencia Regulamentada'' (IPR) region (and was the largest IPR in Portugal in terms of land planted with vines), but in 2005, it became one of three subregions of the Beira Interior DOC, which has the higher '' Denominação de Origem Controlada'' (DOC) status. Its name may still be indicated together with that of Beira Interior, as Beira Interior-Cova da Beira.Official Journal of the European Union C 187/1, 8.8.2009: List of quality wines produced in specified regions
(reflects situation as of July 31, 2009) Cova da Beira produces a broad range of wines similar to those found through the Beiras wine region but is primarily known for its light bodied red wines.T. Stevenson ''"The Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia"'' pg 331 Dorling Kindersley 2005

Grapes

The principle grapes of the Cova da Beira region include Arinto, Assario Branco, Jaen,

Marufo Marufo or Mourisco tinto is a red Portuguese wine grape that is planted primarily in the Douro DOC. It is a recommended grape in Port wine Port wine (also known as vinho do Porto, , or simply port) is a Portuguese wine, Portuguese fortifi ...

, Periquita, Perola, Rabo de Ovelha,

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Tinta Amarela Tinta Amarela or Trincadeira is a red wine grape that is commonly used in Port wine production. The grape is noted for its dark coloring. Its use in the Douro region has been increasing in recent years. The vine is susceptible to rot and perform ...

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