Castelló (Vino de la Tierra)

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Castelló is a Spanish geographical indication for Vino de la Tierra (Vi de la Terra in Catalan) wines located in the province of Castellón (Castelló in Catalan) in the autonomous region of Valencia. Vino de la Tierra is one step below the mainstream Denominación de Origen indication on the Spanish wine quality ladder.

The area covered by this geographical indication comprises the areas of Alto Palancia, Alto Mijares, San Mateo, Useras and Villafamés

It acquired its Vino de la Tierra status in 2004.

Grape varieties

Red: Bobal, Cabernet Sauvignon, Garnacha, Garnacha tintorera, Merlot, Monastrell, Pinot noir and Tempranillo, Bonicaire and Syrah

White: Chardonnay, Malvasía, Merseguera, Moscatel de Alejandría, Pedro Ximénez, Planta fina de Pedralba, Macabeo, Airén, Planta nova, Sauvignon blanc and Verdil.

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Castelló (Vino de la Tierra) Wikipedia

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