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Region Hierarchy |
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Climate(s) |
Moderate Continental |
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Notes |
Higher altitude protects it from the influences of the Atlantic
North West / Galicia Region notes: Ideal climate for white wine production.
Spain notes: Joven, Crianza, Reserva, and Gran Reserva relate to ageing periods. |
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Grape(s) |
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Color |
Grape |
Notes |
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Red |
Mencía Grape |
There are some old vines there and can ripen slowly due to the cooler temperatures
Grape notes: Known as Jaen in Portugal. Similar to Pinot Noir |
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Wines(s) |
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Type |
Wine |
Notes |
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Still Red |
Mencía Wine |
Either unoaked to rain perfumed red fruit flavors or oaked to give toasty aromas.
Wine notes: Known as Jaen in Portugal |
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