Abona - a wine growing region on the south coast of Tenerife, achieved Denominación de Origen status in 1996, following an almost fifty year drive to improve the quality of production. The diverse topography of this area creates a series of microclimates conducive to viticultural practice, and many of the appellation’s vineyards occupy sites on Mount Teide’s south-facing slopes at elevations above one-thousand metres. The warm, humid conditions during the day are replaced in the evenings by cool, dry winds, and hence Abona’s grapes develop slowly and retain good levels of acidity. Wines are produced in a range of styles from regional favourites such as Malvasia, Palomino and Listán Negro, as well as some international varieties.
