The wine region of Tacoronte-Acentejo is located in the region of Iles Canaries of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Bodegas Buten - Crater or the Domaine Marba produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Tacoronte-Acentejo are Merlot, Tempranillo and Cabernet-Sauvignon, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Tacoronte-Acentejo often reveals types of flavors of oaky, earthy or blackberry and sometimes also flavors of non oak, earth or oak.
In the mouth of Tacoronte-Acentejo is a powerful with a nice balance between acidity and tannins. We currently count 19 estates and châteaux in the of Tacoronte-Acentejo, producing 87 different wines in conventional, organic and biodynamic agriculture. The wines of Tacoronte-Acentejo go well with generally quite well with dishes of beef, pasta or veal.
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