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Terra Alta
The D.O. Terra Alta (Tarragona) is located in the south of Catalonia, between the Ebro River and the border with Aragón. A territory with a winemaking tradition dating back to the Middle Ages, with a complex orography, surrounded by different mountains and crossed by small valleys. It is characterized by its high-altitude vineyards situated on natural terraces with limestone soils, conditions that give its wines a distinct personality. The vineyards are cultivated under dry farming conditions. The region is known for its cold winters and very hot summers, with low rainfall. Two winds dominate: the Cierzo and the “Garbí.” The former is dry and warm, coming from inland; the latter is humid and fresh, coming from the sea. The combination of both creates ideal conditions for grape ripening.
The traditional and emblematic varieties of the area are garnacha tinta, garnacha blanca, and garnacha tintorera.
Climate
Mediterranean with continental influences, characterized by dry and hot summers and very cold winters, especially in the easternmost areas. It has many hours of sunshine, and the average annual rainfall is around 500 mm. The cierzo and garbí (ábrego) winds affect the vineyard.
Soil
Clay-limestone soils are abundant, poor in organic matter and with pebbles. The area is made up of valleys crossed by small rivers.
Hectares
6210
Annual production
13400054
Location
Tarragona
1999
Very Good
2000
Excellent
2001
Excellent
2002
Good
2003
Very Good
2004
Very Good
2005
Good
2006
Very Good
2007
Very Good
2008
Good
2009
Excellent
2011
Good
2010
Very Good
2012
Good
2013
Good
