Wines made from Airen grapes of Castille-et-Léon
Discover the best wines made with Airen as a single variety or as a blend of Castille-et-Léon.
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 Castille-et-Léon
Located in the northern half of the Central Iberian plateau, Castilla y León is the largest of Spain's 17 administrative regions, covering about one-fifth of the country's total area. It extends about 350 kilometres (220 miles) from central Spain to the northern coast. Just as wide, it connects the Rioja wine region to the Portuguese border. Red wines reign supreme in Castilla y León, and the Tempranillo grape is undoubtedly the king.
What are the typical flavors of the Airen grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 6% of Airen
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Airen
- EarthPresent in 4% of Airen
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Airen
- TropicalPresent in 1% of Airen
- CitrusPresent in 1% of Airen
- LimePresent in 1% of Airen
- MineralityPresent in 1% of Airen
- LemonPresent in 1% of Airen
- Tropical fruitPresent in 1% of Airen