Have you ever heard of wines «Urueña» of Valladolid? Don't worry because if you haven't, you already will. Sooner or later it will be heard how the area where they occur achieved the denomination of origin in 2021. Why is this the latest acquisition of the European Commission for your collection? Keep reading and don't miss a thing.
What just happened to "Urueña de Valladolid"?
The wines «Urueña» of Valladolid son the latest addition of the European Commission to its catalog of protected designations of origin. Last Thursday, November XNUMX, he decided to take the step after taking into account the characteristics of those wines. Thus, he considers the area unique because it is «perfectly adapted to viticulture and that presents very favorable environmental conditions to the production of quality wines ».
Their unique strains and the ability to evolve over time of these strains are key factors as well. This last characteristic «reinforces the aspects and the complexity own of each strain ", according to Brussels. "They are distinguished by their balance, their elegance and the mineral character that gives them a specific and unique personality," says the Commission.
What does the new status mean?
From now on it can only be labeled as «Urueña» of Valladolid to the wine from this geographical area. For this reason, this must be the growing area for the grapes used. This beautiful town, surrounded by a medieval wall, has managed to raise its prestige. The bar was high, as it was declared a "book town" in 2007 as part of a program to attract cultural tourism. Now the wineries (like Estate of Urueña) take center stage.
Currently the catalog of the European Union has 1.177 protected wine designations of origin and 898 protected geographical indications. With each passing year something more is expanded. We have even seen the UR recognize products from countries such as South Africa from other fields.
