With his Viñátigo project, Jesús Méndez wants to revive the old ungrafted and disappearing grapes of the Canary islands. All cuvées are produced in very small quantities, and not every year, as the choice of varietal may change with the vintage.
This Listan Blanco comes from 100+ year-old vines planted on young volcanic, well-drained soils, rich in minerals, in the North-Western part of Tenerife.
Vinification
Manual harvesting between mid-September and end-October.
The grapes are brought to the cellar in 18kg crates, then cooled at around 0 to -5°C so as to avoid oxidization.
Fermentation in stainless steel tanks with indigenous yeasts.
Only a minimal dose of sulphur is added before bottling.
Storage potential
Drink as from: 2023
Best moment: 2026-2028
Until: 2032
To serve
8 to 10°C.
Trial analysis
Pale colour with green reflections.
Fresh citrus and white fruit on the nose, with a hint of fennel.
Lively on the palate, with a touch of minerality.
The ultimate Summer wine!
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