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Submitted by John on Tue, 01/20/2009 - 12:00am

 
Algeria
 

Classification & Wine Law

Quality winemaking zones are regulated in Algeria by the Office National de Commercialisation des Produits Viti-vinicoles (ONCV). In addition to designating quality winemaking zones, the ONCV is involved in almost every aspect of the winemaking process for many of the wines produced in Algeria. From vineyard and facility sanitation, to guiding the winemaking operations through the bottling process, the ONCV plays a part.

Vineyard Area

            2008: 226,000 acres (91,497 hectares)
            2007: 228,000 acres (92,307 hectares)
            2006: 230,000 acres (93,117 hectares)
            2005: 235,000 acres (95,141 hectares)
            2004: 235,000 acres (95,141 hectares)
 
Production

            2008: 770,000 hectoliters (20,343,400 gallons)
            2007: 770,000 hectoliters (20,343,400 gallons)
            2006: 770,000 hectoliters (20,343,400 gallons)
            2005: 770,000 hectoliters (20,343,400 gallons)
            2004: 770,000 hectoliters (20,343,400 gallons)
 
Wine Regions

These regions have been designated quality zones by the ONCV.
 
            Coteaux de Tlemcen
            Monts du Tessalah
            Coteaux du Mascara
            Dahra Hills Region
            Coteaux du Zaccar
            Medea
            Ain Bessem Bouira
           
Grapes

            White
 
                        Chardonnay
                        Clairette
                        Ugni Blanc
 
            Red
 
                        Alicante Bouschet
                        Cabernet Sauvignon
                        Carignan
                        Cinsault
                        Grenache
                        Merlot
                        Mourvedre
                        Syrah
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