Wines made from Airen grapes of Valdepeñas
Discover the best wines made with Airen as a single variety or as a blend of Valdepeñas.
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
The wine region of Valdepeñas is located in the region of Castille of Spain. Wineries and vineyards like the Domaine Corrales Espinosa or the Domaine Corcovo - Megía e Hijos produce mainly wines red, white and pink. The most planted grape varieties in the region of Valdepeñas are Tempranillo, Verdejo and Airen, they are then used in wines in blends or as a single variety. On the nose of Valdepeñas often reveals types of flavors of cherry, floral or anise and sometimes also flavors of tomatoes, red currant or white pepper.
What are the typical flavors of the Airen grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 5% of Airen
- OakPresent in 4% of Airen
- Non oakPresent in 3% of Airen
- Citrus fruitPresent in 3% of Airen
- SpicesPresent in 2% of Airen
- EarthPresent in 2% of Airen
- MicrobioPresent in 2% of Airen
- Tropical fruitPresent in 2% of Airen