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'''[[Template:Indicação Geográfica Protegida|IGP]] Maçã de Alcobaça''' is an [[apple]] from [[Portugal]], the [[fruit]] of which originates from cultivars of ''Malus domestica Boekh'', of the
varieties Royal Gala, Delicious, Jonagold, Fuji, Casa Nova de Alcobaça, Golden
Delicious, Granny Smith and Reineta Parda.

'''Geographical area''': Restricted to the subdistricts of Alcobaça, Nazaré, Ciadas da Rainha,
Óbidos and Porto Mós.

'''Evidence''': Established through use, particularly due to written references- "1750 - João
Baptista de Castro -... the fame of the apples in the orchards of Alcobaça was increasing
... the high esteem in which the pippins of Alcobaça are held".

'''Method of production''': The many varieties are intensively cultivated, from the Atlantic Ocean in the west to the Serra dos Candeeiros in the east. The orchards are 50 to 100 m above sea level in a hilly landscape. The [[apples]] are picked between the second half of August and the end of October, depending on the variety.

'''Link''': This area possesses the best soils for [[apple]]-trees, the profile is different not only in
terms of the nature of the ground rock but also in terms of the slope, the intensity of
erosion phenomena and the external drainage, which are, in turn, dependent on the
characteristics of the relief. 

'''Gastronomy''': [[Template:Indicação Geográfica Protegida|IGP]] Maçã de Alcobaça [[apples]] are stored at a temperature, humidity and length of time depending on their variety. However the temperature should not exceed 5°C for a period of no longer than six to eight months. They are eaten fresh or used as ingredients for [[desserts]] and [[fruit juices]].

'''Reference:  [http://ec.europa.eu/agriculture/quality/door/registeredName.html?denominationId=414 The European Commission] ''' 

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