Listan Negro
Red wine grape variety
Also known as Listan Negro de Canarias
Listan Negro is a red wine grape with signature aromas of red cherry, black pepper, volcanic mineral. Structure: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol. Often confused with Syrah and Cinsault.
Recognition cues
First checks
- Look for volcanic savory-mineral cues with red-fruit and pepper lift.
- Check structure as medium with fresh acidity, not thick high-tannin extraction.
Confidence signals
- Peppery red-fruit and volcanic mineral profile
- Medium-plus acidity with moderate tannin
Aromas
Signature
Common
Occasional
Commonly confused with
Classic anchors
- Classic regions: Canary Islands · Tenerife · Lanzarote
- Classic styles: Volcanic Canary red with peppery freshness · Medium-bodied island red often from carbonic style
Common questions
Is Listan Negro a red or white grape variety?
Listan Negro is a red wine grape variety.
What does Listan Negro smell and taste like?
Signature aromas of Listan Negro include red cherry, black pepper and volcanic mineral. Structural profile: Medium body, Medium(+) acidity, Medium tannin, Medium alcohol.
What blind-tasting cues distinguish Listan Negro?
Documented tells for Listan Negro: Look for volcanic savory-mineral cues with red-fruit and pepper lift. and Check structure as medium with fresh acidity, not thick high-tannin extraction..
What is Listan Negro most often confused with in blind tasting?
Listan Negro is most commonly confused with Syrah, Cinsault and Pais. Resolve the call with structure and signature aromas.
Where is Listan Negro grown?
Classic regions for Listan Negro include Canary Islands, Tenerife and Lanzarote.