Alcanon
White wine grape variety
Also known as Alcanon Royo, Mantúo Castellano, Mantuo de Jerez, Mantúo de Sanlúcar, Blanco Castellano, VIVC 255
Alcanon is a white wine grape with signature aromas of quince, lemon peel, white peach. Structure: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Airen and Macabeo.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Anchor on quince and lemon-peel fruit with subtle smoke.
- Check frame as low-tannin with moderate acidity.
Confidence signals
- Alcanon profile
- Coherent medium/medium-axis frame typical of Alcanon.
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Somontano · Aragon · Huesca
- Classic styles: Endangered Aragonese white restored from old vineyards and used for light acid-fresh regional wines · Delicate citrus-quince profile with low tannin and moderate acidity
Common questions
Is Alcanon a red or white grape variety?
Alcanon is a white wine grape variety.
What does Alcanon smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Alcanon include quince, lemon peel and white peach. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium acidity, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Alcanon?
Documented tells for Alcanon: Anchor on quince and lemon-peel fruit with subtle smoke. and Check frame as low-tannin with moderate acidity..
What is Alcanon most often confused with in blind tasting?
Alcanon is most commonly confused with Airen, Macabeo and Verdejo. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Alcanon grown?
Classic regions for Alcanon include Somontano, Aragon and Huesca.