Planalto Mirandes is a
Portuguese wine region centered on the town of
Miranda do Douro in the
Trás-os-Montes e Alto Douro
Trás-os-Montes () is a geographical, historical and cultural region of Portugal.
Portuguese language, Portuguese for "behind the mountains", Trás-os-Montes is located northeast of the country in an highland, upland area, landlocked by the Douro ...
region. The region was initially a separate ''
Indicação de Proveniencia Regulamentada'' (IPR) region, but in 2006, it became one of three subregions of the
Trás-os-Montes DOC, which has the higher ''
Denominação de Origem Controlada'' (DOC) status. Its name may still be indicated together with that of Trás-os-Montes, as Trás-os-Montes-Planalto Mirandês.
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)
Located in the very north eastern corner of Portugal, the region borders Spain and produces full bodied red and white wines.[T. Stevenson ''"The Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia"'' pg 332 Dorling Kindersley 2005 ]
Grapes
The principle grapes of the Planalto Mirandes region include Bastardo, Gouveio, Malvasia Fina, Mourisco Tinto
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 ...
, Rabo de Ovelha, 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 ...
, Touriga Francesa
Touriga Francesa (or Touriga Franca) is one of the major grape varieties used to produce port wine. Touriga Francesa is lighter and more perfumed than Touriga Nacional, adding finesse to the wine. Touriga Francesa has been described by Jancis Ro ...
, Touriga Nacional and Viosinho.
See also
* List of Portuguese wine regions
References
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Wine regions of Portugal