Wines made from Ruby-cabernet grapes of Valle de la Orotava
Discover the best wines made with Ruby-cabernet as a single variety or as a blend of Valle de la Orotava.
More informations about the variety Ruby-cabernet
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).
More informations about the region of Iles Canaries
DO of north-western Tenerife (Canaries, ~1,000 ha) on volcanic slopes of Teide at 800 m, vines on spectacular braided cordons (4-15 m), pumice and basalt soils, trade wind cooling. Listán Negro is the signature indigenous red (~80% of reds): airy and spiced with red cherry, raspberry, herbs, smoke and a characteristic volcanic mineral touch, fine tannins and saline freshness. Listán Blanco, Gual and Vijariego in mineral saline whites.