Gran Canaria (DO)
Gran Canaria is a Spanish Denominación de Origen Protegida (DOP) that covers the entire island of Gran Canaria (Canary Islands, Spain) comprising 21 municipalities. It obtained its official status in 2009.[3]
Wine region | |
Gran Canaria DOP in the province of Las Palmas in the region of the Canary Islands | |
Official name | D.O.P. Gran Canaria[1] |
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Type | Denominación de Origen Protegida (DOP) |
Year established | 2009[2] |
Country | Spain |
No. of vineyards | 231 hectares (571 acres)[2] |
Wine produced | 2,205 hectolitres[2] |
Comments | Data for 2016 / 2017[2] |
Authorised Grape Varieties
The authorised grape varieties are:
- Red: Bastardo Negro, Listán Negro, Negramoll, Tintilla, and Malvasía Rosada are preferred; also authorised is Moscatel Negro
- White: Malvasía Volcánica, Gual, Bermejuela, Vijariego, Albillo, and Moscatel de Alejandría are preferred; also authorised are Listán Blanco, Burrablanca, Torrontés, Breval Blanca, Pedro Ximénez[2]
References
- "Denominación de Origen Protegida "Gran Canaria"". Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- Driscoll, Killian. "Guide to the Wine Regions of Spain, Part 1 - Gran Canaria DOP". artobatours.com. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
- "Vinos de Gran Canaria". www.vinosdegrancanaria.es. Retrieved 15 January 2020.
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