Autoctona is a white produced by Barranco Oscuro in Vino de España, Andalusia, Spain. Made from Vigiriega. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: White
Appellation: Vino de España
Region: Andalusia
Country: Spain
Grapes: Vigiriega
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, high acidity, dry
Vigiriega, a nearly forgotten Andalusian white, grown at extreme altitude in the Contraviesa above Granada. Barranco Oscuro work with native varieties and a light hand in the cellar, so expect grip and salinity rather than polish — citrus peel, green apple and dried herbs over a stony, mineral core, with the high acidity that elevation preserves. Serve it cool alongside grilled vegetables, cured meats or aged manchego.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Andalusia, Spain
Andalusia is Spain's hot, sunny south, and its most famous contribution to the wine world is Sherry, the fortified wine from around Jerez.
Vigiriega
Vigiriega is a white grape of southern Spain, associated with Granada and the high vineyards of Andalusia, and closely linked to a related form grown in the Canary Islands; it is an old variety valued for holding onto…
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Frequently asked questions
Where is Autoctona from?
Autoctona is produced by Barranco Oscuro in Vino de España, Andalusia, Spain.
What grapes are in Autoctona?
Autoctona is made from Vigiriega.