Airen is a white grape variety, with its roots in La Mancha, Spain.
The wines show medium body, no tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
The tasting note runs to citrus, stone fruits, peach, melon, floral and herbal.
In the cellar it meets unoaked.
It is planted most seriously in La Mancha and Valdepeñas.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, high vigour and a preference for hot and dry.
It blends readily with Malvasia, Breval, Listan Blanco and Tempranillo.
On other labels it goes by Burra Blanca, Aidé, Valdepeñas and Blancón.
At the table it suits grilled sardines, garlic prawns, steamed chinese broccoli and lemon-heavy dishes.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
Also labelled.
Burra Blanca, Aidé, Valdepeñas, Blancón, Manchega, Forcallet, Forcayet, Burrablanca.
Bottles to look for.
- Bodega La Tercia Yemanueva Airen de Pie Franco, La Mancha, Spain
- Bodegas Celaya Bayanegra Airen, Spain
- Bodegas Cerron Stratum Wines 'El Cerrico' Fermentado en Anfora Airen, Jumilla, Spain
- Bodegas Mas Que Vinos Ercavio Vino Blanco de la Tierra de Castilla, Spain
- Bodegas Miguel Calatayud 'Vegaval Plata' Airen Semidulce, Valdepenas, Spain
- Bodegas Verum 'Las Tinadas' Airen Pie Franco, Castilla La Mancha, Spain
- Cruzares Airen, Spain
- Domaine EdeM 'N.0 - Rosae' Dealcholized Sparkling Rose, Spain
Airen: common questions
01.What does Airen taste like?+
02.Where is Airen from?+
03.Where is Airen grown?+
04.What food pairs with Airen?+
05.What else is Airen called?+
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Spain.