Ycoden-Daute-Isora facts for kids
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Ycoden-Daute-Isora DOP in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the region of the Canary Islands
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| Official name | D.O.P. Ycoden-Daute-Isora |
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| Type | Denominación de Origen Protegida (DOP) |
| Year established | 1994 |
| Country | Spain |
| No. of vineyards | 161 hectares (398 acres) |
| No. of wineries | 11 |
| Wine produced | 1,170 hectolitres |
| Comments | Data for 2016 / 2017 |
Ycoden-Daute-Isora is a special area in Spain where unique wines are made. It's located on the western side of Tenerife, one of the beautiful Canary Islands. This area got its official status for wine production in 1994. This means its wines have a special quality and origin.
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Geography of Ycoden-Daute-Isora
This special wine area covers nine towns. These include Icod de los Vinos in the north and Guía de Isora in the south. The vineyards, where grapes grow, are found on the sides of Teide. Teide is a very large volcano! These vineyards are at different heights. They range from just 50 meters above the sea to as high as 1,500 meters.
Soils for Grape Growing
The grapevines in Ycoden-Daute-Isora grow in many kinds of soil. Most of the soil has a lot of volcanic ash and rocks. This is because of the nearby volcano. Near the coast, the soil is mostly sandy and volcanic. Further inland, it has more volcanic material mixed with sandy clay. These different soils help give the wines their unique taste.
Climate in the Wine Region
The Ycoden-Daute-Isora area is one of the warmest places in Tenerife. But in winter, it can get cold enough for frost to form. It rains quite a bit on the western slopes of Teide. Between May and August, the trade winds bring humidity. These winds help keep the plants from getting too dry. Strong storms are not common. However, they can sometimes cause damage to the vineyards.
Here are some climate facts:
- The highest summer temperature can be 42.5 °C.
- The lowest winter temperature can be 4.5 °C.
- The average rainfall each year is 540 mm.
- The area gets about 3,190 hours of sunlight each year.
Grape Varieties Grown Here
Only certain types of grapes are allowed to be grown in Ycoden-Daute-Isora. These are called "authorised grape varieties." They are chosen because they grow well in this special climate and soil.
Here are the main types:
- Red Grapes: Tintilla, Listán Negro, Malvasía Rosada, Negramoll, Castellana Negra, Bastardo Negro / Baboso Negro, Moscatel Negro, and Vijariego Negro.
- White Grapes: Bermejuela / Marmajuelo, Gual, Malvasía Volcánica, Malvasía Aromática, Moscatel de Alejandría, Pedro Ximénez, Verdello, Vijariego, Albillo, Bastardo Blanco / Baboso Blanco, Forastera Blanca, Listán Blanco, Sabro, Torrontés.
See also
In Spanish: Ycoden-Daute-Isora para niños
