El Grifo
Malvasia Volcanica Seco Coleccion
2024
- Sustainable
- In conversion
- Aperitif
- Seafood
- Fish
$47.04
Out of stock
About this winery
THE VINEYARD OF THE IMPOSSIBLE Extreme conditions, exceptional wines Volcano heritage with the Sahara Desert as its continental neighbor, it only rains on average 35 days a year in Lanzarote. The trade winds bless with their humidity, but the clouds pass by. Volcanic ash maintains that scarce and invaluable moisture. These pre-phylloxera vines have survived uncultivated for more than two centuries. They are grown in rows, in holes and in even deeper 'chabocos'. In these harsh conditions, the...
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Production notes
The plots chosen for this wine come from the central area of the island. The maturity of its fruit has been controlled and measured throughout its development to determine the optimal harvest date, ensuring quality raw material. The bunches are transported to the winery in vintage boxes, not exceeding 20 kg in weight, so that they arrive in the best conditions, they are kept at low temperatures for 24 hours and are subsequently pressed. The resulting must, after a 24-hour static settling, is inoculated with selected native yeasts, which have previously been isolated. Once the fermentation is completed, the wine remains slightly cloudy at a temperature of 16ºC until bottling, to preserve the aromas of Malvasía Volcánica.
Tasting notes
The varietal character of Malvasía Volcánica dominates with floral aromas such as orange blossom or jasmine, which evolves towards stone fruit aromas such as apricot or peach. It appears fresh, with a saline character, with volume, good acidity and a broad and persistent finish.
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