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

Comparisons