Wine Grapes varieties

White. Found in Ribeiro DO, although there is no provision for it in the regulations. It makes for light wines with substantial acidity, but with considerable aromatic strength and quality.

White. Authorised in Montilla-Moriles DO and closely related to Airén.

White. Also known as the Palomino fino (sherry) grape in Jerez and the Canary Islands.

Red. Variety found in some parts of Northern Tenerife and on other islands in the Canaries. It makes interesting young red wines.

White high quality Galician grape that creates very aromatic wines. Authorised in Rías Baixas and Ribeiro DOs. There is also a red Loureira, but it is very rare.

See Loureira.