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Empordà
The D.O. Empordà is located in the northeastern part of the province of Girona and encompasses 55 municipalities distributed across two regions: 35 municipalities in Alt Empordà and 20 municipalities in Baix Empordà.
The main red varieties are garnacha and cariñena. Additionally, the Regulatory Council authorizes the French red varieties cabernet sauvignon, syrah, cabernet franc, and merlot; as well as the national varieties tempranillo, garnacha peluda, and monastrell, the latter with a long history in the area.
Regarding the white varieties, the recommended (main) ones are cariñena blanca, garnacha blanca, garnacha roja, macabeo (or viura), and moscatel de Alejandría. Chardonnay, gewürztraminer, malvasía, moscatel de grano pequeño, picapoll blanco, sauvignon blanc, and xarel·lo are also permitted.
Climate
Climate strongly influenced by the strong northern wind called tramontana. Mild winters with few frosts and hot summers, tempered by sea breezes. The average annual temperature ranges between 14 and 16º C. Rainfall is around 600 mm per year.
Soil
Poor soils, granitic in the mountainous area, alluvial in the plain, and slatey along the coastal strip.
Hectares
18600
Annual production
5219254
Location
Costa Brava (Girona)
1990
Good
1991
Good
1992
Good
1993
Very Good
1994
Good
1995
Very Good
1996
Very Good
1997
Fair
1998
Excellent
1999
Very Good
2000
Very Good
2001
Very Good
2002
Good
2003
Very Good
2004
Very Good
2005
Excellent
2006
Very Good
2007
Excellent
2008
Very Good
2009
Very Good
2010
Very Good
2011
Very Good
2012
Very Good
2013
Very Good
2014
Good
2015
Good
2016
Good
2017
Very Good
2018
Good
