Listán Prieto
Also known as País, Mission, Criolla Chica
Probably Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
A rustic red carried by Spanish colonists across the Americas, where it is known as País in Chile, Mission in California and Criolla Chica in Argentina.
Sensory profile
Characteristics
Flavor & aroma
At a glance
Production facts
Prevalence
Niche
Climate
Warm climate
Ripening
Mid season
Wine styles
Still
Where it's grown
Geography
Shaded areas are the state, province or département(s) containing each region, so they run wider than the appellations themselves.
Background
Origin & History
Listán Prieto was widely grown in Castile in the 16th century, and Spanish colonists took it to Mexico, Peru, Chile, Argentina and, through the missions, California. DNA fingerprinting at Madrid's national biotechnology centre showed that the American Mission grape is a genetic match, though it has since developed its own local forms.
In Chile, as País, it was the country's main grape for centuries, and old bush vines in Maule and the south are now made into light, fresh reds. In Argentina, as Criolla Chica, it is a parent of Torrontés Riojano, together with Muscat of Alexandria.
Lineage
Family tree
Parentage not recorded — Listán Prieto is an old variety of unknown origin. Click a related grape to explore its own lineage.