Grape Variety
Listán Prieto
“The Mission Accomplished”
Listán Prieto is a red wine grape grown in Chile, Canary Islands, California — known as “the Conquistadors' Vine”.
Listán Prieto at a glance
| Color | Red |
|---|---|
| Also known as | País, Mission, Criolla Chica |
| Signature flavors | Light Fruits, Herbs, Earth, Simple, Low Tannins, Rustic |
| Classic pairings | Simple fare, Grilled meats, Rustic cuisine, Everyday meals |
| Where it grows | Chile, Canary Islands, California, Americas |
The Story
Listán Prieto is the Mission grape—the grape that Spanish missionaries planted across the Americas. From California to Chile, this was the first wine grape of the New World. It still grows in the Canary Islands, its likely origin point.
Insider Story
Mission = Listán Prieto = País = Criolla Chica.
The grape has a dozen names across the Americas.
Canary Islands old-vine versions are stunning.
Technical Deep Dive
Light to medium-bodied red.
Red fruit, herbs, rustic.
Moderate everything.
Old vines: more complexity.
Best examples from Canaries.
Industry Secrets
Canary Islands Listán Prieto is the grape's true expression.
Chilean País old vines are having a moment.
The grape connects four continents of wine history.
Collector’s Corner
Investment grade C- Auction records
- No auction market
- Blue-chip producers
- ["Envínate (Canaries)","De Martino (Chile)","A Boca Llena"]
- Value picks
- Canary Islands Listán Prieto ($15-35)
- Price trend
- Rising. Heritage wine interest growing.
- Collector’s tip
- Canary Islands old vines are worth cellaring.
Updated March 2026
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