Max. Summer temp. : 40 ºC
Min. Winter temp.: -9.5 ºC
Average rainfall: 561.40 mm annually
Average sunshine: 2,800 hours annually
Bermillo de Sayago (Castile-Leon)
Arribes DO
The valleys and terraces of the Douro River on the border with Portugal are home to this winegrowing area, which includes 47 towns and villages from the provinces of Zamora and Salamanca.
The Control Board of the Arribes Designation of Origin was recognised on 27 July 2007.
Continental climate with Atlantic influence, Mediterranean characteristics on the slopes of the River Duero. Rainfall 500-600mm/year. 2,600 hours/year of effective sunshine. The soil has an acid pH and is shallow and low in organic materials. Sandy texture with granite, slate and quartz stones and frequent rocky outcrops.
Regulatory Council
Consejo Regulador DO Arribes
Plaza Requejo, 5
49200 Bermillo de Sayago
Zamora
Tel.: +34 923 573 413
info@doarribes.es
www.doarribes.es
Sources:
- Spanish Ministry of Agriculture
The soil has an acid pH and is shallow and low in organic materials.
- DO Arribes
- DO Arribes Log
Vineyards
Area under vine
337 ha.
Altitude of vineyards
700 m.
Soil types
Granite-Slate.
Principal grapes (w)
Malvasía Castellana.
Principal grapes (r)
Juan García, Tempranillo, Bruñal and Rufete.
Production:
Maximum crop
Reds: 7,000 kg/ha; Whites: 10,000 kg/ha
Yield
72 %
Production 2013
809,488 kg
Production 2014
1,121,957 kg
Production 2015
1,165,557 kg