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Key regions
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Pairings
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Synonyms
Vijariego Blanco is a white grape variety, and it traces back to Canary Islands, Spain.
Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
Look for green apple, pear, citrus fruits and green herb.
The regions that matter for it are El Hierro and Tenerife.
In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, medium to high yielding vigour and a preference for hot and humid.
It blends readily with Palomino.
Watch for the synonyms: Bujariego, Diego, Verijadiego and Vigiriego.
At the table it suits sea urchin paste on toast, clams with black bean, garlic and ginger and chili-spiked prawns on pilaf.
The structure.
Where it grows.
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El Hierro
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Tenerife
Blends well with.
Food pairings.
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sea urchin paste on toast
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clams with black bean, garlic and ginger
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chili-spiked prawns on pilaf
Also labelled.
Bujariego, Diego, Verijadiego, Vigiriego, Vijiriego.
Bottles to look for.
- Jable de Tao Paraje La Diego, Lanzarote, Spain
- Los Loros Vijariego Blanco, Valle de Guimar, Spain
- Puro Rofe 'Chibusque', Lanzarote, Spain
- Tameran Vijariego Blanco, Gran Canaria, Spain
- Vinatigo Vijariego Blanco, Ycoden-Daute-Isora, Spain
Vijariego Blanco: common questions
01.What does Vijariego Blanco taste like?+
Vijariego Blanco tastes of green apple, pear, citrus fruits and green herb. Structurally it lands at medium body, no tannin, medium-high acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.Where is Vijariego Blanco from?+
Vijariego Blanco originates in Canary Islands, Spain.
03.Where is Vijariego Blanco grown?+
The key regions for Vijariego Blanco are El Hierro and Tenerife.
04.What food pairs with Vijariego Blanco?+
Pour it with sea urchin paste on toast, clams with black bean, garlic and ginger and chili-spiked prawns on pilaf.
05.What else is Vijariego Blanco called?+
Vijariego Blanco is also labelled Bujariego, Diego, Verijadiego, Vigiriego and Vijiriego.
Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Spain.