The region is divided into three designated zones (IPR - Indication of Regulated Provenance) as follows: Castelo Rodrigo, Pinhel and Cova da Beira, which included the area of Covilhã. There are both red and white wines. Dominant Grapes: Rufete, Touriga Nacional, Tinta Amarela, Síria. In the Transmontana region, to the north and south of Guarda, are the IPR areas of Castelo Rodrigo, Pinhel and Covo de Beira. They produce various types of wine that tend to be light, sparkling and acidic. Castelo Rodrigo (IPR) This area is mainly economically reliant upon its cultivation of vineyards. Grapes were grown in the Roman period and became wine growing centre 12th Century. The climate is harsh in winter with dry hot summers and the area covers the municipalities of Almeida and Figueira de Castelo Rodrigo. The red wine is elegant and ruby-colored, whilst the white is dry and fruity. Pinhel (IPR) Typical of the region the winters are cold and harsh whilst the summers are dry and hot. The area covers the municipalities of Celorico da Beira, Guarda, Meda, Pinhel and Trancoso. The red wine is light and soft with little tannin.The white wine is fresh, with fruity aromas and flavours. Cova da Beira (IPR) Typically of the whole region this area has dry hot summers and cold winters. The area covers the municipalities of Belmonte, Castelo Branco, Covilhã, Fundão, Manteigas, Penamacor, Sabugal, Guarda, Vila Velha de Rodão and Idanha-a-Nova. The red wine produced can be divided into two distinct areas, with the Covilhã region producing lighter and less alcohol wines, and the rest producing more full-bodied wines with ageing capabilities. There is only one label that is Cova Juliana.