Costers del Segre wines | 207 results found

The Costers del Segre denomination of origin was created in 1988 and is situated in the province of Lleida. It is divided into 6 sub-areas: Les Garrigues, Pallars Jussà, Artesa, Corb River Valley, Segrià and Raimat. The grapes produced, the climate and the soil are different in each region. The soils in the region are poor, with little clay and lots of limestone. The climate is continental, but with scarce rains, and sometimes vineyards are affected by frost and hail. The difference in temperature is quite ample, and ranges from below zero in winter to very hot summers.

The main white grape strains grown: Chardonnay, Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo and Xarel.lo. Other authorized strains are: Riesling, Albariño, Sauvignon Blanc. The blend of foreign grapes and native grapes produces wines with a clear personality. The red varieties are: ull de llebre, sauvignon cabernet, pinot noir, garnacha negra, merlot, Trepat, samsó and Monastrell.

The Costes del Segre DO is still young and has evolved considerably since its creation, by introducing new grape varieties and sub-areas, becoming increasingly recognised both in Spain and abroad.