Val do Miño-Ourense is a Spanish geographical indication for
Vino de la Tierra wines located in the autonomous region of
Galicia. ''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 include the municipalities of
O Pereiro de Aguiar;
Coles;
Ourense;
Barbadás;
Toén; and
San Cibrao das Viñas (located in the province of
Ourense, in
Galicia,
Spain
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It acquired its ''Vino de la Tierra'' status in 2001.
[http://www.mapa.es/alimentacion/pags/denominacion/documentos/VinosTierraCCAA.pdf Ministerio de Agricultura, Pesca y Alimentación. In Spanish]
Grape varieties
* Red:
Mencía,
Caíño,
Mouratón,
Sousón,
Cabernet franc,
Garnacha tintorera and
Bracellao
* White:
Palomino,
Treixadura
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,
Torrontés
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,
Albariño,
Loureiro,
Riesling
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,
Doña Blanca and
Godello
Godello is a white variety of wine grape grown in northwestern Spain, in particular in Galicia. The Gouveio found in northern Portugal is thought to be the same grape variety.
The origins of Godello variety are located in the town of Godella ...
References
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