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Clementinas de las Tierras del Ebro are Spanish [[IGP]] [[clementines]].

'''Description''':

[[Fruits]] of the species ''Citrus reticulata'' of the following varieties: Clementina fina,
Clementina Hernandina and Clemenules (Clementina de Nules). The varieties of [[clementine]] grown in this [[IGP]] area have the following distinguishing features:

â a very long maturity period

â excellent flavour

â deep orange rind colour

The selection criteria applied to products with these features are the following:

â Juice content (% by weight) > 40 %

â Maturity index: Soluble solids ratio (E)/acidity(A) > 10

â Colour: The reading is taken in the equatorial section of the [[fruit]] and the minimum a/b values
for the three protected varieties are as follows:

Variety Minimum a/b value

Clemenules a/b = 0,16

C. fina a/b = 0,19

C. Hernandina a/b = 0,14

'''Geographical area''':

The geographical area comprises sites in subdistricts of the Catalan Baix Ebre
and MontsiÃ areas in the Province of Tarragona, which the Regulatory Body considers suitable for
the production of clementines under the criteria stated in the quality manual.

The municipalities included in this geographical area are the following:

Baix Ebre MontsiÃ ,
L'Aldea, Aldover, Alfara de Carles, L'Ametlla de Mar,
L'Ampolla, Benifallet, Camarles, Deltebre, Pauls, El
PerellÃ³, Roquetes, Tivenys, Tortosa, Xerta
Alcanar, Amposta, Freginals, La Galera, Godall, Mas
de Barberans, Masdenverge, Sant Carles de la Rapita,
Sant Jaume d'Enveja, Santa Barbara, La Senia,
Ulldecona

'''Proof of origin''': [[Clementines]] are grown on orchards situated in the production area and entered in
the appropriate register of the Regulatory Body. They are selected, prepared and packaged in
packing warehouses entered in the appropriate register of the Regulatory Body, also in the
production area.
[[Clementines]] of commercial categories 'Extra' and '1' that pass checks made throughout the
production and packaging process and physical, chemical and organoleptic examinations are
placed on the market with a protected geographical indication and a numbered label issued by
the Regulatory Body.

'''Method of production''':

Planting guidelines:

â For existing plantations: Citrus Aurantinum stock: 5 - 4 of 5 - 5 m

â For new plantations, depending on stock used:

â Citrange Carrizo: 6 - 4 of 5,5 - 3,5 m

â Mandarino Cleopatra: 5 - 4 of 5 - 3,5 m.

Pruning: Shape or growth pruning is carried out during the first years of life, to promote a strong,
vigorous structure and regular pruning thereafter to increase the yield of the plantation.

Harvesting: The [[fruit]] is cropped when the minimum values for the maturity index and juice content
are reached for each variety. Harvesting should be carried out in dew and mist-free conditions,
using secateurs and avoiding any rough handling which might break the skin of the fruit.

Preparation and packaging: At the authorised packing warehouses, the clementines undergo the
following processes: washing, waxing, sizing, packing, cold storage, external quality assurance
and labelling.

The entire process, from production to labelling is carried out in the production area.

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Historical. The [[mandarins|mandarin]] is one of the [[fruit]] trees traditionally grown in the Baix Ebre and MontsiÃ
areas, often on family-run holdings. In the mid-19th century, approximately 160 ha was dedicated
to growing citrus [[fruit]] in the Province of Tarragona. This area grew steadily until the 1960s, when
there was a major expansion, which has continued until the present day. Of all the citrus fruits
grown in the Ebro area, [[clementines]], and in particular these three varieties, have been of
outstanding quality. Growers have striven for quality, with [[clementine]]-growing taking up an
increasingly large portion of agricultural land and gradually ousting other citrus fruits.

Geographical. The area is characterised by three orographical units with the following different
features: mountainous terrain, quaternary plain and recent alluvial deposits. There are two types of
soil in the area: one excellent for non-irrigated farming and the other requiring irrigation. The
phosphate and potassium content is average to high, the fact that high potassium concentrations
are not present giving the [[clementines]] a thin rind.

The climate is warm and coastal and enjoys a long completely frost-free period. Winters are
temperate with a sharp contrast between daytime and night-time temperatures. This climate
produces a fruit whose skin develops slowly and is rich in colour. Also, the fruit matures later
than in other regions, so it can be sold later in the season without losing its commercial grade.

Social. The total area growing citrus [[fruit]] in the Baix Ebre and MontsiÃ areas in 1997 was
6 095 ha, 3 260 ha of which was dedicated to [[clementine]]-growing and produced 48 300 tonnes
of fruit in 1997. 90 % of all [[clementines]] grown in the Baix Ebre and MontsiÃ areas are [[IGP]]
products.

Reference: '''[http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/quality/door/registeredName.html?denominationId=252 The European Commission]'''

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