📜 León
An appellation south of the city of León with the local Prieto Picudo and Albarín grapes.
León is a protected designation of origin (PDO). Country: Spain. Part of: Castile and León.
Main grape varieties: Prieto Picudo, Albarín Blanco. Wines made here: Red wine, Rosé, White wine, Still wine.
The name is listed in eAmbrosia, the official EU register of geographical indications, and is protected throughout the EU.
Links
- Related to
- 📍 Castile and León
- Grapes
- 🍇 Prieto Picudo, 🍇 Albarín Blanco
- Main grapes
- 🍇 Prieto Picudo
- Wines
- 🍷 Red wine, 🍷 Rosé, 🍷 White wine, 🍷 Still wine
Frequently asked questions
Where is León?
León is a wine area in this country: Spain.
Which grapes are used for León wine?
León wine is made mainly from these grapes: Prieto Picudo, Albarín Blanco.
What does the León status mean?
León is a protected designation of origin: the wine is made only in this area, under its rules and from permitted grapes.
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⚠️ Wine contains alcohol: adults only, drink in moderation. Wine usually contains sulphites; egg white or milk proteins are sometimes used for fining — important for allergies and for vegans.