Alcañón

Alcañón is a rare white wine grape variety from Somontano Aragon, Spain.^[1] It was previously thought to be the same variety as Macabeo, but genetic analysis has shown that they are distinct varieties.^[1] It is an authorised variety in the Somontano DOP.

Alcañón
Grape (Vitis)
Color of berry skin	Blanc
Species	Vitis vinifera
Also called	see list of synonyms
Origin	Spain
Notable regions	Somontano, Aragon

In 2016, a total of 27 hectares of vineyards were surveyed with a downward trend. However, it cannot be ruled out that some vineyards in the Somontano wine-growing region were mistakenly declared as Macabeo.

Synonyms

Alcañón is also known under the synonyms Blanco Castellano and Bobal Blanca.^[1]