Tajinaste 'Blanco Seco' 2023 Canary Islands, Spain

Style 😋: Light-bodied, crisp, and mineral-driven. Bursting with citrus, white flowers, and salty ocean breezes, with a zippy acidity that makes it incredibly refreshing.

Producer: Bodegas Tajinaste (Agustín García Farrais)

Grape 🍇: 90% Listán Blanco and 10% Albillo Criollo

Place 🌎: Valle de La Orotava, Tenerife, Canary Islands, Spain

Story 📖: Nestled on the rugged volcanic slopes of Tenerife, Bodegas Tajinaste is a family-run estate dedicated to showcasing the unique character of the Canary Islands. Winemaker Agustín García Farrais works with Listán Blanco, an indigenous variety perfectly suited to the island’s extreme terroir. The vines, many of them over a century old, grow in black volcanic soils at high altitudes, cooled by Atlantic winds.

For the 2023 'Blanco Seco' - a bit over half of the fruit is grown at 500m of altitude, with the rest grown at 250m. Hand-harvested and carried to the winery in small 15kg boxes to avoid damaging the berries. Agustín vinifies each parcel separately in tanks. One-fifth is aged in French barrels for 2-3 months.

Pairing 🍽: Shrimp ceviche with lime, avocado, and a touch of fresh cilantro.

Distributor: Bowler Wine