Utiel-Requena D.O. / D.O.P.

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DATA

Nº of hectares under vine: 32.013- Nº of vine growers: 4.579- Nº of wineries: 109 - Harvest 21: Very Good - Production 21: 42.726.899 liters -Marketing: 34% National - 66% International.

LOCATION

In the west of the province of Valencia. It includes the municipalities of Camporrobles, Caudete de las Fuentes, Fuenterrobles, Requena, Siete Aguas, Sinarcas, Utiel, Venta del Moro and Villagordo de Cabriel.

CLIMATE

Continental type with Mediterranean influences, cold winters and summers somewhat milder than in other areas of the province. The rainfall is quite low and the annual average is 400 mm.

SOILS

Most of the soils are almost reddish-brown in color and limestone in composition, poor in organic matter and with good permeability indexes. The horizon of the vineyard is inserted by some trees that stand in the middle of the vineyards, which are limited by woods, offering an attractive landscape.

VARIETIES

White: Tardana, Macabeo, Merseguera, Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Parellada, Verdejo and Moscatel de grano menudo.

Reds: bobal, tempranillo, garnacha, cabernet sauvignon, merlot, syrah, pinot noir, garnacha tintorera, petit verdot and cabernet franc.

GENERAL CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WINES

WHITES 
The predominant variety is macabeo, with a greenish straw color, fresh in the mouth, with a pleasant acidity and aromas reminiscent of green apple and white flowers. Other varieties used are sauvignon blanc, where citric nuances accompanied by balsamic traits and good acidity are appreciated, and chardonnay, usually used in barrel-aged white wines.
 
ROSÉS 
Historically made with the native variety bobal, these wines have a bright color, intense red fruit aromas and light acidity. It is common to find varieties such as cabernet sauvignon or garnacha, which contribute light balsamic and floral nuances to the final wine.
 
RED WINE 
The red wines of the bobal variety, traditionally and mainly cultivated in the whole territory, dominate. These wines are characterized by their intense color and powerful structure and volume, harmonized with sensations in the mouth and nose reminiscent of ripe red fruit. Their time in oak adds hints of dried fruit, licorice and spices. In addition to bobal, the area has plantations of other varieties that we will find mainly in the vineyards chosen by each winery.
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