Bailén (Vino de la Tierra) facts for kids
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| Type | Vino de la Tierra |
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| Country | Spain |
Bailén is a special area in Spain known for making delicious wines. These wines have a special label called Vino de la Tierra, which means "Wine of the Land." This label helps people know that the wine comes from a specific place and meets certain quality standards. It's like a special badge for wines from that region.
In Spain, there's a system for how good a wine is. Vino de la Tierra is one step below the highest quality level, which is called Denominación de Origen.
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About Bailén Wines
The Bailén wine region is located in the beautiful area of Andalusia in southern Spain. It's part of the Jaén province.
Where is Bailén?
The special area where Bailén wines are made includes several towns. These towns are:
All these towns are in the province of Jaén, which is in the region of Andalusia, Spain.
When did Bailén get its status?
Bailén officially received its Vino de la Tierra status in 2004. This means that since then, wines from this area can use this special label if they follow the rules.
Types of Grapes in Bailén
Different types of grapes are grown in Bailén to make various kinds of wine.
White Grapes
For white wines, winemakers in Bailén mostly use:
- Molinera
- Pedro Ximénez
Rosé Grapes
For rosé wines, which are pink, they use:
- Molinera
- Tempranillo
Red Grapes
For red wines, the main grapes grown are:
- Molinera
- Tempranillo
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Garnacha tinta
See also
In Spanish: Bailén (vino) para niños
