Chelva is an old variety of white wine

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originating in

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. In 2015, there were 5,730 ha (14,159 acres) of Chelva vineyards in Spain, almost all of which were in Extremadura.

Synonyms

Chelva is also known under the synonyms Chelva de Cebreros, Chelva de Guareña, Eva, Forastera Blanca, Gabriela (Pajarete and Arcos), Guarena, Mantúo, Mantúo de Pilas, Montúa, Montúo de Villanueva, Montúo Gordo, Uva Rey or Uva del Rey, Uva de Puerto Real, Villanueva.

References

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