2022 Bodegas Viñátigo "Marmajuelo", Tenerife, Canary Islands, SpainABOUT THIS WINE 100% Marmajuelo, fermented and aged on the lees in 85% stainless steel and 15% concrete egg. Owner, Juan Jesus actually discovered this little known variety on the island of Hierro. This dark white grape imparts a peachy color, and the aromatics express the tropical side of Canary Island whites. ABOUT THIS PRODUCER Juan Jesus is a proud native of Tenerife and the fourth generation of growers in the island. During the twenty five years

located high above the fog inversion line at an altitude of 1

After the second fermentation

000 l old wood vats

The idea was conceived by a group of French winemakers called Vini Be Good

two indigenous grapes to the Canary Islands

Since the early 1970's

The Greco di Tufo grape is somewhat lesser known

and these are highly prized for their ability to age gracefully

which provides the intense minerality for which their wines are known

cold pre-fermentation maceration for one week

and cereals

licorice flavors