The wine region of Gran Canaria is located in the region of Iles Canaries of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Carmelo Santana or the Domaine Agala produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Gran Canaria are Cabernet-Sauvignon, Merlot and Verdelho, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Gran Canaria often reveals types of flavors of oaky, earth or floral and sometimes also flavors of vegetal, black fruit or citrus fruit.
In the mouth of Gran Canaria is a powerful with a nice freshness. We currently count 21 estates and châteaux in the of Gran Canaria, producing 65 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Gran Canaria go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal.
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