Alcañón

Alcañón
Grape (Vitis)
Color of berry skinBlanc
SpeciesVitis vinifera
Also calledsee list of synonyms
OriginSpain
Notable regionsSomontano, Aragon

Alcañón is a rare white wine grape variety from Somontano Aragon, Spain.[1] It was previously thought to be the same variety as Macabeo, but genetic analysis has shown that they are distinct varieties.[1] It is an authorised variety in the Somontano DOP.

In 2016, a total of 27 hectares of vineyards were surveyed with a downward trend. However, it cannot be ruled out that some vineyards in the Somontano wine-growing region were mistakenly declared as Macabeo.

Synonyms

Alcañón is also known under the synonyms Blanco Castellano and Bobal Blanca.[1]

References

  1. ^ a b c J. Robinson, J. Harding and J. Vouillamoz Wine Grapes - A complete guide to 1,368 vine varieties, including their origins and flavours ISBN 978-1-846-14446-2
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