Wines made from Airen grapes of Bordeaux
Discover the best wines made with Airen as a single variety or as a blend of Bordeaux.
More informations about the variety Airen
This is a very old variety that is still very present in Spain, and can also be found in Portugal, but is practically unknown in France. It is registered in the Official Catalogue of wine grape varieties list A.
More informations about the region of Bordeaux
Bordeaux, in southwestern France, is one of the most famous, prestigious and prolific wine regions in the world. The majority of Bordeaux wines (nearly 90% of the production Volume) are the Dry, medium and Full-bodied red Bordeaux blends for which it is famous. The finest (and most expensive) are the wines of the great châteaux of Haut-Médoc and the right bank appellations of Saint-Émilion and Pomerol. The former focuses (at the highest level) on Cabernet Sauvignon, the latter on Merlot.
What are the typical flavors of the Airen grape variety?
- CitrusPresent in 3% of Airen
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Airen
- PeachPresent in 3% of Airen
- PearPresent in 3% of Airen
- ApplesPresent in 3% of Airen
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Airen
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Airen
- Non oakPresent in 2% of Airen