Granja-Amareleja is a
Portuguese wine region centered on the town of
Mourão
Mourão () is a municipality in the District of Évora in Portugal. The population in 2011 was 2,663, in an area of 278.63 km2.
Geography
The municipality borders the municipality of Alandroal to the north, Spain to the east, Barrancos to ...
in the
Alentejo
Alentejo ( , ) is a geographical, historical, and cultural region of south–central and southern Portugal. In Portuguese, its name means "beyond () the Tagus river" (''Tejo'').
Alentejo includes the regions of Alto Alentejo and Baixo Alent ...
region. The region was initially a separate ''
Indicação de Proveniencia Regulamentada'' (IPR) region, but in 2003, it became one of eight subregions of the
Alentejo DOC
Alentejo (''Vinho do Alentejo'', Alentejo wines) is a Portuguese wine region in the Alentejo region. The entire region is entitled to use the '' Vinho Regional'' designation Alentejano VR, while some areas are also classified at the higher '' Deno ...
, which has the higher ''
Denominação de Origem Controlada'' (DOC) status. Its name may still be indicated together with that of Alentejo, as Alentejo-Granja-Amareleja.
(reflects situation as of July 31, 2009)
The combination of the region's schist-based soils and harsh climate has the potential to produce bold, full bodied, spicy red wines.[T. Stevenson ''"The Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia"'' pg 332 Dorling Kindersley 2005 ]
Grapes
The principle grapes of the Granja-Amareleja region include Manteudo, Moreto, Periquita, Rabo de Ovelha, Roupeiro and Trincadeira
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 ...
.
See also
* List of Portuguese wine regions
References
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Wine regions of Portugal