Tierra del Vino de Zamora DO facts for kids
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Tierra del Vino de Zamora DOP in the province of Zamora in the region of Castile and León
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| Official name | C.R.D.O. Tierra del Vino de Zamora |
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| Type | Denominación de Origen Protegida (DOP) |
| Year established | 2007 |
| Country | Spain |
| Size of planted vineyards | 645 hectares (1,594 acres) |
| No. of wineries | 9 |
| Wine produced | 803 hectolitres |
| Comments | Data for 2016 / 2017 |
Tierra del Vino de Zamora is a special area in Spain known for making unique wines. It is located in the Province of Zamora, which is part of the Castile and León region. This area has a special official status called a "Denominación de Origen Protegida" (DOP). This means its wines are protected and must meet certain quality rules.
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What is a DOP?
A DOP, or Denominación de Origen Protegida, is like a special label for food and drinks. It tells you that a product comes from a specific place. It also means it was made using traditional methods. For wines, it ensures the grapes come from that region. It also guarantees the wine follows strict quality standards.
Tierra del Vino de Zamora received its DOP status in 2007. Before that, it had a similar but lower status. This upgrade showed how important and special the wines from this region are.
Where is Tierra del Vino de Zamora?
This wine region is found in the western part of Spain. It is in the province of Zamora. The climate here is good for growing grapes. This helps create the unique flavors of the wines. The land and weather play a big role in how the grapes grow.
What Grapes Grow Here?
Many different types of grapes are grown in Tierra del Vino de Zamora. These grapes are used to make both white and red wines.
White Grapes
The main white grape varieties allowed are:
- Malvasía
- Moscatel de grano menudo
- Verdejo
- Albillo
- Palomino
- Godello
These grapes give white wines their different tastes and smells.
Red Grapes
The main red grape varieties allowed are:
- Tempranillo
- Garnacha
- Cabernet Sauvignon
These red grapes are used to make the red wines of the region. Each grape adds its own special flavor.
How Much Wine is Made?
In 2016 and 2017, the region produced about 803 hectolitres of wine. A hectolitre is a large amount, equal to 100 liters. This shows that the region is active in wine production. There are 9 wineries in the area. These wineries work hard to make quality wines. About 645 hectares of land are used for vineyards. A hectare is a unit of area, about the size of a football field.
See also
In Spanish: Tierra del Vino de Zamora para niños
