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Abona

Abona wine guide: the appellation in Spain, its Listán Blanco, the red wine and white wine it makes, and what to pour it with.

Country
Spain
Climate
Mediterranean
Signature grape
Listán Blanco
Styles
red · white · rosé
5
Signature grapes
8
Bottles to find

Abona is an appellation of Canary Islands, Spain.

The signature grape is Listán Blanco, backed by Malvasia, Listán Negro, Tintilla and Marmajuelo.

The ground underneath is volcanic.

The climate is mediterranean, running altitude-moderated and wide diurnal swing.

The vineyards themselves read as slopes and steep sites.

Red wine, white wine and rosé wine, plus two more is what the region is known for, and in the glass it shows fresh and fragrant, mineral notes, rich and aromatic and vibrant and fruity, plus five more.

At the table these bottles work with seafood, grilled vegetables, spicy dishes and chocolate desserts.

Serve at 8 to 10°C.

Best drunk young.

Soil
Volcanic
Climate
MediterraneanAltitude-moderatedWide diurnal swing
Terrain
SlopesSteep sites
Styles
redwhiterosésparklingdessert

In the glass.

Dry white: Fresh and fragrant, Mineral notes.

Sweet white: Rich and aromatic.

Rosé: Vibrant and fruity, Made primarily from listán negro.

Red: Full-bodied with dark fruit flavors, Blend of local varieties.

Sparkling: Bright and crisp, Produced in a fresher style.

Grapes planted here.

Bottles to look for.

  • Altos de Tr3vejos Espumoso Rose Brut Nature, Abona, Spain
  • Altos de Tr3vejos Tinto, Abona, Spain
  • Bodegas Cumbres de Abona 'Flor de Chasna' Blanco Afrutado, Abona, Spain
  • Bodegas Cumbres de Abona 'Flor de Chasna' Blanco Seco, Abona, Spain
  • Bodegas Cumbres de Abona 'Flor de Chasna' Rosado Afrutado, Abona, Spain
  • Bodegas Cumbres de Abona 'Flor de Chasna' Tinto Madera 4 Meses en Barrica, Abona, Spain
  • Bodegas Cumbres de Abona 'Flor de Chasna' Tinto, Abona, Spain
  • Bodegas Cumbres de Abona 'Testamento' Malvasia Barrica, Abona, Spain

At the table.

  • seafood
  • grilled vegetables
  • spicy dishes
  • chocolate desserts

Serving and cellaring.

  • Serve at 8 to 10°C.
  • Best drunk young.

Nearby regions.

Abona: common questions

01.
What grapes is Abona known for?
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Listán Blanco is the signature grape of Abona. Malvasia, Listán Negro, Tintilla and Marmajuelo are also planted here.
02.
What kind of wine does Abona make?
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Abona produces red wine, white wine, rosé wine and sparkling wine, plus one more.
03.
Where is Abona?
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You will find Abona in Spain, where it is an appellation.
04.
What food goes with Abona wine?
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Try seafood, grilled vegetables, spicy dishes and chocolate desserts.
05.
How long does Abona wine age?
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Best drunk young, though it varies by producer and vintage.

More from here: every wine region in Spain, or the wider Canary Islands guide.

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