Villaviciosa de Córdoba is a Spanish
geographical indication for
Vino de la Tierra wines located in the municipalities of
Villaviciosa de Córdoba
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and
Espiel
Espiel is a city located in the province of Córdoba, Spain. According to the 2006 census (INE
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Institutions
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, in the province of
Córdoba,
Andalusia,
Spain, which acquired its legal status in 2008.
[http://www.juntadeandalucia.es/boja/boletines/2008/33/d/24.html BOJA No.33 dated 15 February 2008: Regulations of "Vino de la Tierra de Villaviciosa de Córdoba". In Spanish]
Grape varieties
The following grape varieties are authorized by the denomination of origin (, DO)'s regulations:
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Baladí Verdejo
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Moscatel de Alejandría
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Palomino Fino
Palomino Fino is a white grape widely grown in Spain and South Africa, and best known for its use in the manufacture of sherry. It is also grown in the Douro region of Portugal where it is used for table and fortified wines.
Wine regions
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Palomino
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Pedro Ximénez
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Airén
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Calagraño
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Jaén
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Torrontés
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Verdejo
The maximum authorized yield is 10,000 kg/hectare.
Wines
The following types of wines are covered by this DO:
* White: Minimum alcohol content 13° for oak-aged wines, and 10° for young wines
* Sweet: Minimum alcohol content 13°
See also
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Vino de la Tierra
References
{{DEFAULTSORT:Villaviciosa De Cordoba (Vino De La Tierra)
Wine regions of Spain