Wines made from Listan Negro grapes of Gran Canaria
Discover the best wines made with Listan Negro as a single variety or as a blend of Gran Canaria.
More informations about the variety Listan Negro
Light, fruity reds with a clear ruby colour, silky tannins and supple palate, showing signature aromas of red fruits (cherry, raspberry, strawberry), Mediterranean herbs, gentle spices and smoky volcanic notes. Airy island profile, best drunk young or with short ageing. Star of the Tacoronte-Acentejo DO and Ycoden-Daute-Isora DO appellations, defining the red wines of the Canary Islands. Native black variety of the Spanish Canary Islands (Tenerife, La Palma).
More informations about the region of Iles Canaries
DO in the Canary Islands on Gran Canaria (~450 ha up to 850 m), volcanic soils, pre-phylloxera vineyards on ungrafted vines. Listán Negro is the flagship red ("Tinto del Monte"): light and spicy with notes of red cherry, raspberry, Mediterranean herbs, pepper and a volcanic mineral touch, fine tannins and saline freshness. Supple Negramoll as complement. Vijariego Blanco saline dominates the whites (~70%) with citrus notes and volcanic minerality.