Wines made from Ruby-cabernet grapes of Tacoronte-Acentejo
Discover the best wines made with Ruby-cabernet as a single variety or as a blend of Tacoronte-Acentejo.
Deeply coloured, structured reds with a deep ruby robe, smooth tannins and preserved acidity under warm conditions, with aromas of blackcurrant, blackberry, plum, spice and blackcurrant-leaf herbal notes. Round palate, fruity finish. Productive and heat-tolerant, it produces high-volume reds in California (Central Valley), South Africa, Australia, Argentina, Mexico and Israel. Californian variety created in 1936 by Harold Olmo at UC Davis (Cabernet Sauvignon × Carignan).
First DO of the Canary Islands (1992), north-east Tenerife, terraces on basaltic volcanic soils (100-1,000 m), pre-phylloxera ungrafted vines sometimes over a century old. Listan Negro signature indigenous red: fruity and spiced with notes of cherry, blackberry, raspberry, volcanic herbs, pepper and a smoky mineral touch, fine tannins and freshness — 100% island identity. Supple Negramoll complement. Listan Blanco, Moscatel and Malvasia in aromatic whites.