Some time back few here recommended me to try the Canary wines, finally I sourced 2 pairs, now seems a bit easier to find something!
All prephylloxera vines, first wine about 100 YO, 2nd 60-150 YO.
Puro Rofe Rofe Blanco 2023 from Lanzarote, 2nd most important island for production, incredible landscape and training. It is blend of Malvasia Volcanica, Diego and Listan Blanco, aromatic fruit, very flinty and smoky, quite rich, good acidity but bit round already, good complexity. Great expression indeed!
Suertes del Marques Trenzado Blanco 2024 from Tenerife, main island, higher altitude, different training very special (Cordon Trenzado), Listan Blanco 100%, incredible acidity and minerality, citrusy fruit mostly, less smoky, good complexity, very vibrant, very refined! Great ageing potential! By far my best pick, my cup of tea!
If anybody interested I made video of the tasting, link in my profile to the channel to go more in depth!
As first try of this volcanic area am quite impressed being a big fan of Etna and Tokaj, indeed they can compete very well and prices still reasonable unlike many wines on Etna!
by EmotionsInWine