Ribera del Queiles facts for kids
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| Type | Vino de la Tierra |
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| Country | Spain |
Ribera de Queiles is a special wine region in Spain. It is known for making unique wines. These wines have a special label called Vino de la Tierra. This label helps people know where the wine comes from.
The Ribera de Queiles area is located in two parts of Spain. One part is in the province of Zaragoza in the Aragon region. The other part is in the southern part of Navarre.
What is Vino de la Tierra?
Vino de la Tierra is a special way to classify wines in Spain. It means "wine from the land." This label tells you that the wine comes from a specific area. It also means the wine has certain qualities from that region. It's like a step on a ladder of wine quality. It is just below the main Denominación de origen label.
Where is Ribera de Queiles Located?
The Ribera de Queiles region covers several towns. These towns are in both Zaragoza and Navarre.
In the province of Zaragoza, the towns include:
In Navarre, the towns include:
This area officially received its Vino de la Tierra status in 2003. This means it was recognized as a special wine-making region.
Grapes Grown in Ribera de Queiles
Only certain types of red grapes are allowed to be used for wines from Ribera de Queiles. These grapes are chosen because they grow well in the region. They also help make the wines special.
The authorized red grape varieties are:
