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Vijariego Negro

Vijariego Negro wine guide: what this red grape tastes like, where it comes from, the regions that grow it, and what to eat with it.

Colour
Red
Body
Medium
Origin
Spain
Top region
Ycoden-Daute-Isora
3
Key regions
3
Pairings
4
Synonyms

Vijariego Negro is a red grape variety, and it traces back to Canary Islands, Spain.

Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.

Look for figs, blackberries and dark meatiness.

The regions that matter for it are Ycoden-Daute-Isora, Abona and Valle de la Orotava.

In the vineyard it is marked by early ripening, high yielding vigour and a preference for hotter vineyards.

Watch for the synonyms: Bujariego Negro, Verijadiego Negro, Vigiriego Negro and Vijiriego Negro.

At the table it suits papas arrugadas, beef koftas with fennel seeds and bean casserole with smoked paprika.

The structure.

Body
Medium
Tannin
Medium
Acidity
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
Medium
Flavours
figsblackberriesdark meatiness
Styles
dry red

Where it grows.

Blends well with.

Food pairings.

01 Papas arrugadas
02 Beef koftas with fennel seeds
03 Bean casserole with smoked paprika

Also labelled.

Bujariego Negro, Verijadiego Negro, Vigiriego Negro, Vijiriego Negro.

Bottles to look for.

  • Altos de Tr3vejos Mountain Wines Vijariego Negro, Canary Islands, Spain
  • Bodegas El Sitio Vijariego Negro, Canary Islands, Spain
  • Borja Perez Viticultor 'Ignios Origenes' Vijariego Negro, Ycoden-Daute-Isora, Spain
  • Presas Ocampo 'Ocampo' Vijariego Negro, Tacoronte-Acentejo, Spain
  • Suertes del Marques Cruz Santa, Valle de la Orotava, Spain
  • Vina Estevez Vijariego Negro, Tacoronte-Acentejo, Spain
  • Vinarda Vijariego Negro, La Palma, Spain
  • Vinatigo Vijariego Negro, Canary Islands, Spain

Vijariego Negro: common questions

01.
What does Vijariego Negro taste like?
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Vijariego Negro tastes of figs, blackberries and dark meatiness. Structurally it lands at medium body, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry and medium alcohol.
02.
Where is Vijariego Negro from?
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Vijariego Negro originates in Canary Islands, Spain.
03.
Where is Vijariego Negro grown?
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The key regions for Vijariego Negro are Ycoden-Daute-Isora, Abona and Valle de la Orotava.
04.
What food pairs with Vijariego Negro?
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Pour it with papas arrugadas, beef koftas with fennel seeds and bean casserole with smoked paprika.
05.
What else is Vijariego Negro called?
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Vijariego Negro is also labelled Bujariego Negro, Verijadiego Negro, Vigiriego Negro and Vijiriego Negro.

Keep going: the A to Z grape index, or the wine regions of Spain.

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