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In the Transmontana region, to the north and south of Guarda, are the IPR areas of Castelo Rodrigo, Covo de Beira and Pinhel. They produce various types of wine that tend to be light, sparkling and acidic. A well-known sparkling wine label from this region is Raposeira that is popular as an inexpensive lower level substitute for champagne. Regional labels are Abadia Velha, Aliança Classico, Campolargo, Casa da Saima, Da Pipa, Encostas do Bussaco, Entre Serras, Ensaios FP, Filipa & Luís Pata, Galeria, Gonçalo Velho, João Pato, Luís Pato, Mateus, Quinta dos Cozinheiros, Quinta da Dona, Quinta da Foz do Arouce, Sete Fontes, Terra Franca, Topázio, Vinha Formal, Vinha do Lomedo and Vinha Pan.

Castelo Rodrigo (IPR)
This area is mainly economically reliant upon its cultivation of vineyards. Grapes were grown in the Roman period but it was not until the 12th Century when the production was expanded by the Cistercian monks that it became a wine growing centre. The climate is harsh in winter with dry hot summers and the area covers the municipalities of Almeida and Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo. The red wine is elegant and ruby in colour, whilst the white is dry and fruity. The labels to try are D’Aguiar and Quinta do Cardo.

Cova da Beira (IPR)
Typically of the whole region this area has dry hot summers and cold winters. The area covers the municipalities of Belmonte, Castelo Branco, Covilhã, Fundão, Manteigas, Penamacor, Sabugal, Guarda, Vila Velha de Rodão and Idanha-a-Nova. The red wine produced can be divided into two distinct areas, with the Covilhã region producing lighter and less alcohol wines, and the rest producing more full-bodied wines with ageing capabilities. There is only one label that is Cova Juliana.

Pinhel (IPR)
Typical of the region the winters are cold and harsh whilst the summers are dry and hot. The area covers the municipalities of Celorico da Beira, Guarda, Meda, Pinhel and Trancoso. The red wine is light and soft with little tannin. The white wine is fresh, with fruity aromas and flavours.




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