Max. Summer temp. : 32 ºC
Min. Winter temp.: 7ºC
Average rainfall: 400 mm annually
Average sunshine: 2,600 hours annually
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Güímar (Canary Islands)
Max. Summer temp. : 32 ºC
Min. Winter temp.: 7ºC
Average rainfall: 400 mm annually
Average sunshine: 2,600 hours annually
Lying on the south-eastern coast of Tenerife, these vineyards were granted denomination of origin status in 1996.
Like the Abona vineyards, they stretch up the slopes of Mount Teide to reach some of the highest vine-growing altitudes in Europe. However, in the search for balance and quality of the final product, the most favourable conditions, both in soil and climate, are to be found in the plantations located above 800 metres altitude. At these heights, the vines are grown on low arbours in soil of volcanic origin with high permeability.
The denomination takes its name from Güímar, one of the three towns (Güímar, Arafo and Candelaria) lying within the DO.
Regulatory Council
Consejo Regulador DO Valle de Güímar
C/ Tafetana, 14
38500 Güimar
Tenerife
Tel.: +34 922 514 709
consejo@vinosvalleguimar.com
www.vinosvalleguimar.com
Sources:
- Spanish Ministry of Agriculture
White wines make up 65% of DO production.