Marmajuelo is one of Tenerife's most unsung varietals. This cuvée - a 100% Marmajuelo- is one of the fruitiest wines of this island.
The grapes come from Finca Los Parrales, in Garachico, at 160 m above sea-level, and Finca Mazapé, on a 160m-cliff overlooking the Ocean, in San Juan de la Rambla.
These two parcels lay in the North-West of Tenerife, on young, mineral-rich volcanic soils with a good drainage.
Vinification
Harvesting by hand in mid-August. The grapes are brought to the cellar in 18kg crates. 85% goes into stainless steel tanks, the rest in concrete eggs.
The grapes of each parcel are vinified separately, then the wine is aged on its lees. Only a minimal dose of sulphur is added before bottling.
Storage potential
Drink as from: 2023
Best moment: 2023-2025
Until: 2026
To serve
Serve chilled.
Trial analysis
The most aromatic of all the mono-varietal cuvées: exotic fruit and floral notes on the nose (passion fruit, fig leaves...), long on the palate, fresh all the way through.
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