Bimbache is the name of the first inhabitants of El Hierro.
The island mainly produces white wine but this Bimbache Tinto is an exception. It is made with Listan Negro, blended with some Listan Pieto and Verijadiego tinto.
Organic and non-interventionist estate. Only a small dose of sulphur is added at bottling.
Vinification
The grapes are de-stemmed then macerate for 2 weeks in stainless steel tanks.
Fermentation without temperature control. Ageing for a little less than one year, still in the tanks.
Only indigenous yeasts are used. Neither clarification nor filtration before bottling.
Storage potential
Drink as from: 2023
Best moment: 2025-2027
Until: 2030
To serve
Always decant before serving at 15°C in a large glass.
Trial analysis
Bright ruby colour.
On the nose, a pot-pourri of mineral notes (lava, pumice, flintstone...).
On the palate, a nice crisp acidity and refined tannins. A very elegant wine with a long, 'volcanic' finish.
Flavor profile
Wood
None
Aged in wood barrels
Heavily aged in wood barrels
Acidity
Low acidity
Balanced
High acidity
Fruitiness
Low fruitiness
Balanced
High fruitiness
Structure
Elegant
Balanced
Full-bodied