Wines made from Airen grapes of Rioja
Discover the best wines made with Airen as a single variety or as a blend of Rioja.
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 Rioja
Rioja, in northern Spain, is best known for its berry-flavored, barrel-aged red wines made from Tempranillo and Garnacha. It is probably the leading wine region in Spain. It is certainly the most famous, rivaling only Jerez. The Vineyards follow the course of the Ebro for a hundred kilometres between the towns of Haro and Alfaro.
What are the typical flavors of the Airen grape variety?
- Citrus fruitPresent in 4% of Airen
- Tree fruitPresent in 3% of Airen
- VegetalPresent in 1% of Airen
- Dark fruitPresent in 1% of Airen
- OrangePresent in 1% of Airen
- CedarPresent in 1% of Airen
- Non oakPresent in 1% of Airen
- EarthPresent in 1% of Airen
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- OakPresent in 1% of Airen
- CinnamonPresent in 1% of Airen
- SpicesPresent in 1% of Airen
- Orange peelPresent in 1% of Airen
- TarPresent in 1% of Airen
- Red fruitPresent in 1% of Airen
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- CheesePresent in 1% of Airen
- CherryPresent in 1% of Airen
- OakyPresent in 1% of Airen