"Joe Ae" > wrote in message > ...
> I have been through a similar situation and it turned out that I did not
> like the wine of the grapes that grow well where I am.
> I am now tearing them out and planting grapes that do well and make a wine I
> like (cabernet franc and baco noir.
> I suggest you check what the locals are growing and then try those wines.
> Pick the wine one you like best. It will then be your challenge to grow it.
>
> Joe
>
>
> "Nige" > wrote in message
> ...
> > So I am enthusiastic about developing an organic vineyard on my 5 acres of
> > suitable (I think) land in southern Spain on the fringe of the 'Sherry'
> > areas. Clearly there are many decisions to be made and one of the most
> > important is : What variety of grape should I use?
> > I would want a grape that can resist as far as possible fungal disease
> > although I know that some copper sulphate spraying will become necessary.
> I
> > want a vine that can be trained along 3 strong wires in rows supported by
> 6
> > foot posts. I want a grape that can be used either for wine or for juice.
> > (silly point I guess) I am not fussed whether it is white or red as the
> > most important matter is the quality of the juice.
> > Any pointers as to where I should look for information?
> >
> > Nige
> >
> >Dear Nige,

I have found this in the Larouse Encyclopedia of Wine: "When the
sherry market started to contract, Condado de Huelva began to
diversify, producing a new-style light joven afrudo (cool-fermented)
wines from the Zalema grape".

Condado de Huelva is a wine-producing area just to the west of the
town of Huelva. Why don`t you do as Joe suggests and try that wine.

Regards,

Arthur

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