Designation of origin
Terra Alta
Telephone
Fax
Website
http://www.doterraalta.com
Address
Terra Alta is a sparsely populated inland “comarca” (county) in Catalonia, Spain. Its capital is Gandesa.
Varieties covered by this designation:
White varieties: garnacha blanca, macabeu, parellada
Red varieties: garnacha negre, samsó (cariñena), garnacha peluda, syrah.
Geographical Situation
Small hills and Ebre river depression form spectacular countryside in this Catalan meridional county. The vineyards grow in the plane areas of the county and in the dry valleys. The vineyards are planted in the natural terraces, quite permeable that allow a good drainage.
Climate and Soil
Climate is Mediterranean with strong continental influence, rains are scarce and sun is rather strong. Average yearly temperature: 14,6 ºCelsius
Source:
Source Website:
http://www.doterraalta.com
