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This classic DO, known for centuries for its sweet fortified wines made from Moscatel and Pedro Ximénez grapes, is holding its own remarkably well after decades of recession under the pressure of tourism. Geographically, the DO forms a T-shape, with the vineyards running along the coast to the east of Málaga city, and back up towards the sierras. A smaller third subzone lies to the west of the city.
Today, the DO is even enjoying a slight renaissance as its dessert wines are being rediscovered. Málaga producers, like those elsewhere in Andalucía, are adapting to the changing market demands for lighter wine and have set up the new Sierra de Málaga DO to allow young wines to be made in the same geographical area.
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Fact file
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CRDO address:
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Fernando Camino 2 3º 3
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29016 Málaga
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Málaga
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Spain
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DO established
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1933. First regulation of the 20 of October of 1937
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Last updated
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-
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Telephone
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+34-95-222-7990
+34-95-222-8493
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Fax
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+34-95-222-7990
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E-mail
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info@vinomalaga.com
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Website
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www.vinomalaga.com
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Vineyards:
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Subzones
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Axarquía, Norte, Costa Occidental, Montes and Serranía de Ronda
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Area under vine
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1,172 ha
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Area in full production
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1,172 ha
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Altitude of vineyards
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600 m
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Soil types
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Limestone, slime and clay soils according to regions
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Principal grapes (w)
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DO Málaga: Pedro Ximénez, Moscatel de Alejandría, Moscatel Morisco.
DO Sierras de Málaga: Pedro Ximénez, Moscatel, Chardonnay, Macabeo, Sauvignon Blanc
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Principal grapes (r)
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Romé, Cavernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Shyrah, Tempranillo
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Permitted grapes (w)
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DO Málaga: Lairén, Doradilla, Romé
DO Sierras de Málaga: Lairén, Doradilla, Colombard
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Permitted grapes (r)
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Garnacha, Cavernet Franc, Pinot Noir, Petit Verdot
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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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Climate:
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Max. Summer temp.
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35º C
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Min. Winter temp.
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5º C on the west coast and Axarquía and <0º en el resto de las zonas less than 0º C in <span />subzero in other zones
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Average rainfall
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500-900 mm annually
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Average sunshine
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3,000 hours annually
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Production:
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Maximum crop
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11,500 Kg/Ha
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Yield
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70%
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Equivalent hl/ha
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80 Hl/ha
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Production 2001 (hl)
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61,679.12
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Production 2002 (hl)
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70,649.6
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Production 2003 (hl)
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68,539.26
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Production 2004 (hl)
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61,471.75
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Production 2005 (hl)
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-
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Wine types:
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White (DO Sierras de Málaga)
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10-15 % abv
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Pink (DO Sierras de Málaga)
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11-15 % abv
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Red (DO Sierras de Málaga)
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12-15 % abv
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Other(DO Málaga)
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15-22 % abv
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Ageing in oak:
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Crianza (DO Sierras de Málaga)
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6 months oak, 18 months bottle
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Reserva (DO Sierras de Málaga)
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12 months oak, 24 months bottle
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Gran Reserva (DO Sierras de Málaga)
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24 months oak, 36 months bottle
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Pálido (DO Málaga)
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0 months oak
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Málaga (DO Málaga)
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>= 6
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Noble (DO Málaga)
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>=24
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Añejo (DO Málaga)
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>=36
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Trasañejo (DO Málaga)
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>=60
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Wineries:
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Number of Wineries
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18
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Total exports - 2001 (hl)
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10,542.47
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Total exports - 2002 (hl)
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10,205.12
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Total exports - 2003 (hl)
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9,670.79
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Total exports - 2004 (hl)
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10,205.12
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Total exports - 2005 (hl)
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9,836.40
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