- Ribatejo VR
Ribatejo is a
Portuguese wine region covering the same areas as its namesake region. The region is classified as a "Vinho Regional " (VR), a designation similar to a French "vin de pay " region. Located between the Estremadura andAlentejo VR s, the region is dominated by the influence of theTagus river. The river moderates the region's climate, making it more temperate than other areas ofPortugal . Vineyards are planted on the fertilealluvial plains along the river and can be prone to producing excessive yields. T. Stevenson "The Sotheby's Wine Encyclopedia" pg 329-333 Dorling Kindersley 2005 ISBN 0756613248 ]Wine regions
Within the Ribatejo region there are 6 major wine regions.
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Almeirim IPR
*Chamusca IPR
*Coruche IPR
*Santarem IPR
*Tomar IPR
*Cartaxo IPR -Overlaps into the Estremadura VRGrapes
The principle grapes of the Ribatejo region includes
Arinto ,Cabernet Sauvignon , Camarate,Carignan ,Chardonnay ,Esgana Cao ,Fernao Pires ,Jampal ,Malvasia Fina ,Malvasia Rei ,Merlot ,Periquita ,Pinot noir ,Rabo de Ovelha ,Sauvignon blanc ,Syrah ,Tamarez ,Tinta Amarela ,Tinta Muida ,Touriga Nacional ,Trincadeira das Pratas ,Ugni blanc and Vital.ee also
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List of Portuguese wine regions References
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