A slightly riper iteration of Airén here, complete with attractive and alluring notes of orange blossom and clementine interlaced with greener notes of fresh pears. Look out for more subtle flavours of orange on the palate, with a lovely chalky character and a clean, fresh finish with subtle hints of quince.

Origin: Spain. Mainly Grown In: Spain. Key Facts: Airén is arguably the world’s most prolific grape variety that you've never heard of. It is almost entirely planted in Spain, in particular across the La Mancha plateau where in the summer months, it gets super warm, and Airén has the ability to cope with the heat very well, without losing too much acidity. It is traditionally used for much of Spain’s brandy production (which is why you might not have heard of it before) but when it is treated well and given the respect it deserves, it has the ability to make easy-drinking and approachable white wines that blend well with a number of local, and more international grape varieties in Spain. Fun Fact: Airén is often used in the production of Spanish brandy, where it is distilled, instead of fermented.