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Since this area acquired DO status in 1980, it has been progressively acquiring an identity of its own. Its wines are well-made, full-bodied and dense, with clear, fruity aromas.
Whilst most production continues to be red wines, the number of crianzas is steadily increasing. Today both red and rosé wines have won the respect of experts, and the intensely fruity, young reds are enjoying considerable commercial success. As a result, exports have doubled since 1995.
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Fact file
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CRDO address:
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Subida San Andrés, 6
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50570 Ainzón
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Zaragoza
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Spain
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DO established
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1980
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Last updated
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Telephone
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+34-976-852-122
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Fax
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+34-976-868-806
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E-mail
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vinos@campodeborja.com
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Website
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www.campodeborja.com
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Vineyards:
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Subzones
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Area under vine
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7,939.90 ha
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Area in full production
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-
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Altitude of vineyards
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350-700 m
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Soil types
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Brown, sandy earth over stony limestone
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Principal grapes (w)
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Macabeo, Moscatel, Chardonnay
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Principal grapes (r)
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Garnacha, Tempranillo, Mazuela, Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah
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Permitted grapes (w)
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-
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Permitted grapes (r)
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-
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Experimental grapes (w)
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-
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Experimental grapes (r)
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-
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Organic viticulture
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-
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Climate:
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Max. summer temp.
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38.5 ºC
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Min. Winter temp.
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-5ºC
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Average rainfall
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350-450 mm annually
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Average sunshine
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2,800 hours annually
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Production:
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Maximum crop
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7,000 kg/ha red and 8,000 kg/ha white
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Yield
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70%
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Equivalent hl/ha
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49 hl/ha red and 56 hl/ha white
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Production 2001
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100,968 hl
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Production 2002
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142,618 hl
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Production 2003
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184,100 hl
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Wine alcohol content:
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White
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11% abv
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Pink
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11% abv
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Red
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12% abv and 12.5% abv Crianza, Reserva, Gran Reserva
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Other
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15% abv
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Ageing in oak:
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Crianza
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24 months
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Reserva
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12 months oak; altogether 36 months
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Gran Reserva
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24 months oak; 36 months bottle; altogether 60 months
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Wineries:
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Number of Wineries
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16
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Total exports - 2001
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30,989.66 hl
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Total exports - 2002
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30,323.51 hl
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Total exports - 2003
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38,845.37 hl
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