Tacoronte-Acentejo
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| Wine region | |
 Tacoronte-Acentejo DOP in the province of Santa Cruz de Tenerife in the region of the Canary Islands | |
| Official name | D.O.P. Tacoronte-Acentejo[1] |
|---|---|
| Type | Denominación de Origen Protegida (DOP) |
| Year established | 1992 |
| Country | Spain |
| No. of vineyards | 1,017 hectares (2,513 acres) |
| No. of wineries | 31[2] |
| Wine produced | 6,501 hectolitres |
| Comments | Data for 2016 / 2017 |
Tacoronte-Acentejo is a Spanish Denominación de Origen Protegida (DOP) for wines located in the Anaga Peninsula on the northeastern coast of the island of Tenerife (Canary Islands, Spain). It was the first region in the Canary Islands to acquire DO status, in 1992. It covers the municipalities of Santa Cruz de Tenerife, San Cristóbal de La Laguna, El Rosario, Tegueste, Tacoronte, El Sauzal, La Matanza de Acentejo, La Victoria de Acentejo and Santa Úrsula.
Covering around 1,000 ha, it is the largest DOP on Tenerife and represents 40% of the total cultivated land area and 20% of the vineyards of the island.[citation needed]
The vineyards are located at elevations of between 100 m and 1,000 m above sea level. They are planted on terraces on very steep hillsides facing north and looking over the sea.
Soils
The vines are planted in very fertile soil which is reddish. The soil is poor in carbonates but rich in organic matter and minerals, especially nitrogen, potassium and phosphorus. The subsoil is volcanic in origin.
Climate
The Atlantic Ocean provides a humid climate with mild temperatures and frequent mists. It is basically a Mediterranean climate influenced by the orientation of the island and the steel slopes, which gives rise to a great variety of microclimates. The prevailing trade winds are mild and humid.
Frost is unknown on the island, but hail, strong winds and occasional heatwaves represent risks for grape-growers.
