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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Cayetana is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Andalucia, Spain.
Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for ripe apple and banana.
The regions that matter for it are Andalucia and Extremadura.
In the vineyard it is marked by mid ripening, vigorous vigour and a preference for diurnal temperature variation.
Watch for the synonyms: Cayetana Blanca, Cazagal, Calagrano and Jaina.
At the table it suits chilled almond and garlic soup (ajoblanco), pad thai and chilli-rubbed prawns.
The structure.
Where it grows.
Food pairings.
01
chilled almond and garlic soup (ajoblanco)
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pad thai
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chilli-rubbed prawns
Also labelled.
Cayetana Blanca, Cazagal, Calagrano, Jaina, Jaén Blanco, Baladi, Avesso, Doradillo, Pardina, Mourisco Preto.
Bottles to look for.
- Bodegas Hermanos Sastre 'Vina Sastre' Flavus Barrica Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y Leon, Spain
- Bodegas Infante Mar Yena, Condado de Huelva, Spain
- Bodegas Oran 'Senorio de Oran' Pardina, Ribera del Guadiana, Spain
- Castuo Envejao Vino Blanco de la Tierra de Extremadura, Spain
- Castuo Facatua Vino Naranja de la Tierra de Extremadura, Spain
- Castuo Lumbrarillo Vino de la Tierra de Extremadura, Spain
- Daniel Ramos 'El Berrakin' Blanco, Castilla y Leon, Spain
- Leneus Cayetana Vino de la Tierra de Extremadura, Spain
Cayetana: common questions
01.What does Cayetana taste like?+
Cayetana tastes of ripe apple and banana. Structurally it lands at light body, no tannin, low acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Cayetana from?+
Cayetana originates in Andalucia, Spain.
03.Where is Cayetana grown?+
The key regions for Cayetana are Andalucia and Extremadura.
04.What food pairs with Cayetana?+
Pour it with chilled almond and garlic soup (ajoblanco), pad thai and chilli-rubbed prawns.
05.What else is Cayetana called?+
Cayetana is also labelled Cayetana Blanca, Cazagal, Calagrano, Jaina and Jaén Blanco, plus five more.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Spain.