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Sierras de las Estancias y los Filabres is a Spanish geographical indication for Vino de la Tierra wines located in the autonomous region of Andalusia. Vino de la Tierra is one step below the mainstream Denominación de Origen indication on the Spanish wine quality ladder.
Sierra de Salamanca is a Spanish Denominación de Origen Protegida (DOP), traditionally called a Vino de calidad con Indicación Geográfica. This is one step below the mainstream Denominación de Origen quality wines and one step above the less stringent Vino de la Tierra wines on the quality ladder. It is located in the province of Salamanca, and known for its red wines using the native Rufete grape.
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- 1 2 "Herbero". www.spanish-wines.org. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
- ↑ "Herbero La Cava". Destilerías Sinc. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
- ↑ "Herbero de la sierra de Mariola Serpis". Destilerías Sinc. Retrieved 2024-07-01.
