Wines made from Airen grapes of Ribera del Júcar
Discover the best wines made with Airen as a single variety or as a blend of Ribera del Júcar.
More informations about the variety Airen
Simple, refreshing whites with a pale robe and a tender mouth, featuring discreet aromas of apple, citrus, fresh herbs and neutral notes. Moderate acidity, best drunk young. Very productive and drought-resistant, it produces easy-drinking whites in La Mancha DO and Valdepeñas DO on the Castilian plateau, and has historically supplied the base for Brandy de Jerez distillation. Native Spanish grape, long the world's most planted by surface area.
More informations about the region of Castille
DO of Castile-La Mancha along the Júcar river (~9,000 ha), calcium-rich alluvial soils, marked continental climate concentrating aromas and substance. Cencibel (alias Tempranillo) is the signature red: balanced and fruity with red cherry, plum, herbs, vanilla and a spicy oaked touch, smooth tannins. Bobal, an indigenous Levante variety, in dense tannic reds (blackberry, candied plum). Firm Cabernet Sauvignon.