Airén
A white variety, originally from Spain
Summary
A drought-resistance and heat-tolerant grape that generally produces fairly neutral dry wines, many of which are the base for further distillation into Brandy.
Regional Synonyms
- Airen
- Burra Blanca
- Forcallat Blanca
Percentage of Plantings
Varietal Facts(2016 data)
Global Rank
4th
Global Plantings (%)
New World Plantings