Ribera del Jiloca
It is an area of great oenological potential because its geographical conditions, on the slate slopes of the Iberian System and at great altitude, allow obtaining wines of great quality and typicality.
Geographic area
This designation is located in the northwest of the province of Teruel and southwest of that of Zaragoza. Through its center runs the Jiloca River between the Sierras of Cucalón and Oriche, and Sierra Menera. In addition, it has nearby a privileged enclave for wildlife flora and fauna such as the Laguna de Gallocanta.
The IGP Ribera del Jiloca is characterized by an extreme continental climate, with very cold winters, hot summers and a marked daily thermal amplitude, especially during the grape ripening period. These conditions, combined with the high altitude of the vineyards and soils that are mainly calcareous and poor in organic matter, favor balanced vine growth and moderate yields.
The IGP Vino de la Tierra Ribera del Jiloca was officially regulated in 2005, becoming part of the European Protected Geographical Indications regulations after years of traditional production in the Jiloca River valley. The presence of vines and wine production in this area is documented at least since the 16th century, with historical references in municipal archives such as those of Daroca dating from 1581, and ethnographic evidence of cultivation and vinification even earlier than the medieval period.
General characteristics
- Covered by the IGP “Ribera del Jiloca” the following types of wines may be produced: White wines, Rosé wines and Red wines.
- The minimum natural alcoholic strength by volume of the wines in the production phase shall be 11.5% vol. for white wines, 11.5% vol. for rosé wines and 12% vol. for red wines.