Tacoronte-Acentejo

Spain · DOP · Canarias · 1 commune(s)

Styles

Natural factors

Soils of clay-loam and silt-loam texture, of volcanic origin distinct from the rest of the Canary Islands.
The trade winds generate microclimates with perceptible contrasts over distances of barely 100 metres.
Frost-free climate, with 450–550 mm/year of rainfall, 2,500 sunshine hours per year, and an annual thermal variation of less than 10 °C.
Vineyards on the northern slopes of the Cordillera Dorsal, between 300 and 750 m above sea level, on terraces or bancales. (via Wikipedia · CC BY-SA 4.0)
The long growing season and slow ripening produce wines of great aromatic intensity and lively fruitiness.

Human factors

First DO in the Canary Islands (1992); the rastra training system, traditional to the comarca, maximises solar exposure of the vine.
For sweet wines, the human factor is key: the DO permits the addition of wine spirit when the trade winds prevent optimal ripening.

Product characteristics

Reds: quality tannin, persistent finish; whites: fresh and persistent; rosés: balance of acidity and freshness.
The long growing season and slow ripening produce wines of great aromatic intensity, vibrancy on the palate, and a fruity finish.

Terroir / wine link

Clay-loam and silt-loam soils combined with the trade winds yield structured reds with quality tannin and a persistent finish.

Facts drawn from the cahier's terroir-link section (Lien au terroir) by automatic interpretation — see the the specification.