Terra Alta is a denomination of Spanish origin in the west of the province of Tarragona, between the Ebro River and...
Terra Alta is a denomination of Spanish origin in the west of the province of Tarragona, between the Ebro River and the border with Aragon.
In this area the vine is planted on natural terraces. It enjoys a Mediterranean climate, but with strong continental influence, with thermal oscillations between 6 ° C below zero and 38 ° C. Rainfall is scarce, 350 mm per year, so it is often very short vine pruning, to have a creeping ones that take soil moisture
Dominates the production of white wine made with Macabeo white grenache. They are powerful, sturdy, full-bodied and high alcohol. For pink and red Carignan, Grenache and hairy is used. There is also production of sweet wine and sweet wine.
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