Abanilla (Vino de la Tierra) facts for kids
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Abanilla VdlT in the region of Murcia
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| Type | Vino de la Tierra |
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| Country | Spain |
Abanilla was a special name for certain wines from a part of Spain. This name, called "Vino de la Tierra," meant the wines came from a specific area. It was like a quality label for wines made in the Murcia region.
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What Was Abanilla VdlT?
"Abanilla" was a special geographical sign for wines in Spain. It was part of a system that helps people know where wines come from. "Vino de la Tierra" is a step below the main "Denominación de Origen" quality level for Spanish wines. Think of it as a way to show that a wine has certain qualities because of its specific origin.
Where Was Abanilla VdlT Located?
The area for Abanilla wines included two towns: Abanilla and Fortuna. Both of these towns are in the eastern part of the Murcia region. Abanilla got its "Vino de la Tierra" status in 2003.
Why Did Abanilla VdlT Change?
The "Abanilla" wine name later disappeared. This happened because the last winery in the area that used this name closed down. Now, wines from this area are labeled under a different name. They are called "IGP Murcia." This new name covers a wider area in the Murcia region.
Grapes Grown in the Region
Wines are made from different types of grapes. In the Abanilla area, certain grape varieties were used for making both red and white wines.
Red Grapes
Some red grape types were especially good for wines from this region.
- Recommended red grapes:
* Garnacha tinta * Monastrell * Tempranillo
- Other red grapes allowed:
* Bonicaire * Forcallat tinta * Petit Verdot * Garnacha tintorera * Crujidera * Merlot * Syrah * Cabernet Sauvignon
White Grapes
There were also specific white grape types used for white wines.
- Recommended white grapes:
* Airén * Merseguera * Moscatel de Alejandría * Pedro Ximénez * Verdil * Macabeo
- Other white grapes allowed:
* Chardonnay * Malvasía * Moravia dulce * Moscatel de Grano Menudo * Sauvignon blanc
See also
In Spanish: Abanilla (vino) para niños
