El Hierro DO

This Denominación de Origen for wine, established in 1995, covers the island with which it shares a name. Vines are planted on steep slopes of volcanic soils at altitudes up to around seven-hundred metres. The climate is mild with an abundance of sunshine and humidity brought in by the Alisios trade winds. White wines dominate and are made in a range of styles from grapes such as Pedro Ximénez, Vijariego Blanco and Palomino. Red wines are also produced here, with Listán Negro and Tintilla amongst the permitted varieties.