Albillo Criollo
White wine grape variety
Also known as Listan Blanco x Verdelho
Albillo Criollo is a white wine grape with signature aromas of white blossom note, apricot, saline note. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Verdelho and Listan Blanco.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on apricot and citrus fruit with saline mineral edge.
- Check frame as low-tannin with medium-plus acidity.
Confidence signals
- Albillo Criollo profile
- Albillo Criollo fruit shape clearly readable through site/oak context.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Canary Islands · La Palma · Tenerife
- Classic styles: Canarian white of volcanic islands with Listan Blanco / Palomino (#8888) and Verdelho (#22304) parentage and saline aromatic profile · Volcanic stone-fruit profile with low tannin and medium-plus acidity
Common questions
Is Albillo Criollo a red or white grape variety?
Albillo Criollo is a white wine grape variety.
What does Albillo Criollo smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Albillo Criollo include white blossom note, apricot and saline note. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Albillo Criollo?
Documented tells for Albillo Criollo: Anchor on apricot and citrus fruit with saline mineral edge. and Check frame as low-tannin with medium-plus acidity..
What is Albillo Criollo most often confused with in blind tasting?
Albillo Criollo is most commonly confused with Verdelho, Listan Blanco and Gual. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Albillo Criollo grown?
Classic regions for Albillo Criollo include Canary Islands, La Palma and Tenerife.