Campo de Cartagena (Vino de la Tierra)
Wine region | |
Type | Vino de la Tierra |
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Country | Spain |
Campo de Cartagena is a Spanish geographical indication for Vino de la Tierra wines located in the autonomous Region of Murcia. Vino de la Tierra is one step below the mainstream[clarification needed] Denominación de Origen indication on the Spanish wine quality ladder.
The area covered by this geographical indication comprises the municipalities of Abanilla (except for Alicante DO), Fortuna, Cartagena, Torre-Pacheco, La Unión and Fuente Álamo de Murcia.[1]
Authorized grape varieties[]
- Red
- Recommended: Garnacha, Monastrell, Tempranillo (or Cencibel),
- Also authorized: Bonicaire, Cabernet Sauvignon, Forcallat, Garnacha tintorera, Merlot, (or ), Petit Verdot, Syrah
- White
- Recommended: Airén, Merseguera (or Meseguera), Moscatel de Alejandría, Pedro Ximénez, , Viura (or Macabeo)
- Also authorized: Chardonnay, Malvasia, Moscatel de grano menudo, Sauvignon blanc,
References[]
Categories:
- Spanish wine
- Wine regions of Spain
- Wine-related lists
- Appellations