The Romé vine, a unique grape variety in Malaga

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The Romé grape variety is grown in Axarquia in the province of Malaga

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In this article you will find the essential information about the Romé grape variety grown in the province of Málaga:

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• Romé, a rare grape variety from the province of Málaga
• Characteristics of the Romé grape variety
• The DO Sierras de Málaga and the Romé grape variety
• The Route of Wine and Sun in Axarquia
• The Raisin Route (Ruta de la Pasa)
• Some useful links

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Romé, a rare grape variety from the province of Málaga

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This is an exceptional grape variety, which is only found in Axarquia, and recently also in Ronda: La Romé.

On the map, the production area.

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The production of wine from this vine is very low. Only 15,000 bottles of this variety are produced each year.

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The particularities of the Romé grape variety

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• It is an endemic vine of Axarquia (subtropical climate).

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• The grapes have 3 different colours before veraison!

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• This grape variety is present in the highest rated wine in Andalucia, according to Robert Parker, with a score of 94/100! The vineyards are on the slopes of the Maroma, 800 metres above sea level, in Sedella. A DO Sierras de Malaga wine.

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• This is the only ‘red’ grape variety that continued to be grown after the phyloxera epidemic of the 1870s.

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Where Romé is grown

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In Axarquia, Romé is only grown in the municipalities of Moclinejo and Sedella.

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The Moscatel variety is the most widely cultivated. Moscatel is used to make the famous sweet wines, DO Malaga, and the famous Malaga Raisin, DO Pasa de Malaga.

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DO Sierras de Malaga and the Romé grape variety

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After the DO Malaga, the province of Malaga obtained a new DO in 2000. It is called : DO Sierras de Malaga.

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This is certainly what saved this variety, Romé, as it is one of the varieties used to make DO Sierras de Malaga wines.

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Today, there is even a wine made with 100% Romé grapes: the Chameleon (Bodega Viñedos Verticales)

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This name was given to it in reference to the 3 colours of the grapes, as well as to honour an emblematic animal of Axarquia: the chameleon.

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The Wine and Sun Route in Malaga with a guide

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A local guide, Cipriano, offers to show you the Wine and Sun route. This one-day excursion is offered from Nerja, Torrox Costa and Torre del Mar.

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During this excursion, you will discover the Muscatel grape variety of Alexandria and some magnificent white wines.

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During this excursion you will pass through 3 beautiful white villages and a bodega. You will participate in a tasting of Muscatel wines. Among these wines you will taste the one that was served at the wedding banquet of Felipe VI and Letizia.

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For more information: Axarquia Wine Route Excursion.

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The Raisin Route (Ruta de la Pasa) with a guide

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This is an excursion along a unique route in the world: the Ruta de la Pasa (Raisin Route).

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This tour is only possible 2 months a year. You will discover the traditions and cultures around the sun-dried muscatel grapes.

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For more information: The Axarquia Raisin Route.

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Some useful links

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Here is a link to other articles on Axarquia.

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If you are in Andalucia as part of a tour with several major cities to visit, here are some links that may be of interest:

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• Discover must-sees before visiting Cordoba

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• Visit Malaga on foot.

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• All you need to know about Granada, the Alhambra, the Albaicin neighbourhood before visiting Granada

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• If you are passing through the geographical centre of Andalucia, then you can visit Antequera, with the incredible natural site of El Torcal right next door

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Experiences to discover in the province of Málaga

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Find more ideas for visits to authentic Andalusia: see the blog pages on Andalucia.

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