Abona (DO)

Abona is a Spanish wine region (→ Viticulture in Spain).

The denomination of origin is located in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the southern part of the island of Tenerife. The status of a DO received the appellation in 1996. The DO includes vineyards in the municipalities of Adeje, Arico, Arona, Fasnia, Granadilla de Abona, San Miguel de Abona and Vilaflor. At almost 70 % white wines from Listán Blanco, as well as the native varieties Gual and Sabro are produced.

Other DO- origin labels on the island of Tenerife are Tacoronte- Acentejo, Valle de Guimar, Valle de La Orotava and Ycoden -Daute -Isora

Geography

The total 1,995 -acre wine region lies at an altitude 210-1780 MT Sea level. The upstairs vineyards that are located in the municipality of Vilaflor, are among the highest in Europe. The vineyards are situated on the slopes of the 3,715 m high Mount Teide.

The soils

The island of Tenerife was formed about seven to five million years ago by volcanic activity. In low-lying areas in the production area there are loamy soils with limestone and marl a share.

Climate

Tenerife, like all other islands of the Canary archipelago year round mild temperatures due to the south of the horse latitudes arising northeast trade winds. Especially during the day saturated with sea water air rises up on Teide massif. It formed in about 1,000 to 1,200 meters altitude clouds that condense when in contact with the local bay and pine forests to a fine drizzle.

By this fact, there are various micro-climates in the wine region Abona. Near the coast to a height of 550 m above weighs a dry and dry climate. The vineyards at an altitude 550-1200 m (ie, up to the height of the clouds ) the climate is cooler and wetter. Above 1200 m the growing conditions are again dry. In cooler temperatures here mainly include temperature differences between day and night from clear and are the cultivation of structured white wines conducive. Light frost in the winter time is not unheard of at this level.

Varieties

The recommended varieties include:

  • Red varieties: Listán Negro, Moscatel negro, Negramoll, Tintilla and Vijariego Negro
  • White varieties: Bermejuela, Gual, Malvasia de Sitges, Moscatel

Are also permitted:

  • Red varieties: Negro Bastardo, Cabernet Sauvignon, Castellana Negra, Malvasia rosada, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Ruby Cabernet, Syrah, Tempranillo
  • White varieties: Blanco Bastardo, Forastera, Listán blanco, Pedro Ximénez, Sabro, Torrontés, Verdello Vijariego

During earlier than vine training the bush form ( locally called en vaso ) predominated, the winemakers tend now rather to the wire frame education that is locally called en espaldera. In wire frame the education Guyot and Cordon Royal are allowed.

Denominación de Origen Arona, Tenerife Vilaflor, Santa Cruz de Tenerife Tacoronte-Acentejo Ycoden-Daute-Isora Volcano Tinta Negra Mole Muscat Blanc à Petits Grains Palomino (grape) Jancis Robinson
24557
de