Viñátigo Maipé Taganana DOP 2024

Single-vineyard wine from a small parcel near Taganana in the Anaga massif, located in the northeast of Tenerife. Here, old vineyards are dramatically situated between steep slopes and close to the sea, where the vines grow in a landscape shaped by volcanic activity over millions of years. It is a place characterized by heroic viticulture and one of the most distinctive terroirs on the island where Viñátigo works with old vines of Listán Blanco.

The aroma is intense with citrus, white flowers, and green herbs, as well as the salty and slightly smoky minerality that is so characteristic of Tenerife. The taste is both energetic and deep with excellent concentration, lively acidity, and a long mineral finish, where freshness and texture balance beautifully.

This wine pairs particularly well with dishes of fish and seafood, but also with delicious light meat chops from the grill, where the wine's structure and minerality have the space to unfold.

The vineyard is situated about 350 meters above sea level on the Anaga massif, which is one of Tenerife's oldest geological areas with volcanic soils. In several places, traces can be found going back up to eleven million years. Here, the subsoil is rich in silt, clay, and volcanic stones, providing good drainage and forcing the roots deep down. The vines are planted on their own roots, many of them of significant age, and are cultivated sustainably without the use of synthetic pesticides or herbicides.

The grapes are hand-harvested at the beginning of September and immediately cooled upon arrival at the cellar to preserve freshness. Fermentation occurs spontaneously with the grapes' own yeast cells in a concrete tank, after which the wine is aged for five months in French barrels. This provides extra texture and depth, while the vineyard's pure, volcanic character still stands out clearly in the glass.