Wines made from Airen grapes of Ribera del Duero
Discover the best wines made with Airen as a single variety or as a blend of Ribera del Duero.
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
The wine region of Ribera del Duero is located in the region of Castille-et-Léon of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Vega Sicilia or the Domaine Vega Sicilia produce mainly wines red. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Ribera del Duero are Tempranillo, Cabernet-Sauvignon and Merlot, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Ribera del Duero often reveals types of flavors of cream, ripe blackberries or cigar box and sometimes also flavors of rosemary, baking spice or espresso.
What are the typical flavors of the Airen grape variety?
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