Spain: The Urbezo PDO was recognized by the EU

Published 2024년 10월 28일

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The European Union has granted the Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) status to the 'Urbezo' wine from the 'Urbezo' wine estate in Cariñena, Aragon, Spain. This marks the sixth PDO in the Autonomous Community of Aragon and the 104th in Spain, and the second from Aragon to receive such recognition. The wine is produced from a variety of grapes and can be still, white, rosé, or red, with the possibility of aging in oak barrels. This status is crucial for the development and sustainability of rural areas by differentiating quality and benefiting farmers financially and socially. The urbanization of rural areas and the promotion of Spain's food image are key benefits of such designations, aligning with Spain's Food of Spain strategy.

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The European Union has registered the new Protected Designation of Origin (PDO) for “Urbezo” wine and its registration in the register of protected geographical indications. The regulation has been published in the Official Journal of the European Union (OJEU). With this approval, “Urbezo” becomes the 104th PDO in Spain and the sixth in the Autonomous Community of Aragon. In addition, it is the 26th wine from the “Urbezo” wine estate recognised by the European Union and the second from Aragon to obtain such a distinction. The application was submitted in March 2019 by the winery owner. This estate, located in the municipality of Cariñena (Zaragoza), covers just over 230 hectares of land. It is located at an altitude of about 490 metres in the foothills of the Sierra de Algairén and enjoys exceptional climatic and geographical conditions. The influence of the Moncayo winds and a slight slope favour drainage and sun exposure, which contributes to the optimal ripening of the grapes ...

Source: Agrodigital