Vijariego

The white grape variety originates from Spain. Synonyms are Bujariego, De Diego, Diego, Verijadiego Blanco, Vijariego Blanco, Vijiriega Blanca, Vijiriega Común, Vijiriego and Vujariego. According to DNA analyses carried out in 2013, it originates from a presumably natural cross between Hebén x unknown father variety. However, this is based on only 20 DNA markers (see molecular genetics). It was mentioned in 1807 under the name Vigiriega Común as a widespread variety in Andalusia. It was introduced to the Canary Islands towards the end of the 15th century together with the varieties Listán Prieto, Moscatel (possibly Muscat d'Alexandrie), Palomino and Torrontés.

It is not a colour mutation of the Vijariego Negro (Sumoll) variety, which is also cultivated in the Canary Islands. There is also no relationship with the Chelva variety (Mantúo Vigiriego, Vigiriego Blanco). The medium/late-maturing, high-yielding vine is generally resistant to vine diseases. It produces acidic white wines that are well suited for sparkling wine production. In the Canary Islands, it is authorised in all DO wines. On the Spanish mainland, the variety is present in the Andalusian province of Granada and in the Castilla-La Mancha region. In 2016, a total of 369 hectares of vineyards were designated in Spain (Kym Anderson statistics).

Source: Wine Grapes / J. Robinson, J. Harding, J. Vouillamoz / Penguin Books Ltd. 2012

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