Red grape varieties grown in the Canary Islands

castellana grapes

Introduction to the vine in Tenerife The Canary Islands are a true sanctuary of wine biodiversity. Thanks to its geographical isolation and the absence of phylloxera, the archipelago has preserved a unique heritage of indigenous and ancient varieties, many of them black grape varieties, which give life to wines with a personality marked by their ... Read more

White Grape Varieties in Tenerife: A Vitivinicultural Treasure

trellised vineyard in Tenerife

Introduction to the vine in Tenerife Tenerife, the largest of the Canary Islands, has an exceptional wealth of vineyards. Its diversity of microclimates and volcanic soils have allowed the development of native grape varieties that give rise to white wines of great quality and personality. In this article we will explore the main white grape varieties ... Read More

Grape varieties from the Canary Islands: Listán Blanco

white listan

Listán Blanco is the grape that occupies the largest cultivated area in the Canary Islands, including the Valle de Güímar Denomination of Origin. Its productivity in different types of soils and microclimates and its resistance to the most problematic vine diseases, such as powdery mildew and downy mildew, played an important role in the development of the ... Read more