Valles de Benavente

Valles de Benavente is a wine region in Spain classified as a Vino de la Tierra ("country wine") region. It is located in the north of the province of Zamora, Castile and Leon region, Spain.

History

Grape cultivation was probably introduced by the ancient Romans.

Climate

The climate in this area is continental (long, hot dry summers and cold winters). Rainfall between 350 mm/yr and 500 mm/yr.

Grape Varieties

Recommended
* Red varieties: Tempranillo, Prieto Picudo and Mencía
* White varieties: Verdejo and Malvasía

Authorized:
* Red varieties: Garnacha and Cabernet Sauvignon

The maximum allowable yields are as follows:
* Red varieties: 7000 kg/ha
* White varieties: 9000 kg/ha

References

* http://www.vallesdebenavente.org (only in Spanish)