Wines made from Airen grapes of Castille - Page 2
Discover the best wines made with Airen as a single variety or as a blend of Castille.
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
Castilla-La Mancha is a large region located South and east of the Spanish capital, Madrid. Inexpensive table wines are produced from a variety of Grapes. Higher quality wines are increasingly available, but the region is traditionally known as a source of low quality bulk wine. More than half of Spain's grapes are grown here.
What are the typical flavors of the Airen grape variety?
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Airen
- EarthPresent in 1% of Airen
- OakPresent in 1% of Airen
- Citrus fruitPresent in 1% of Airen
News about the grape variety Airen
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