2022 Envinate Benje Blanco

Roberto Santana, Alfonso Torrente, Laura Ramos and José Martínez are the 4 winemakers of Envínate. They had started to give onologic advice but decided to combine it with their own wines in the same areas they also advise. Their philosophy is to create fresh fresh wines from local grapes that reflect the unique terroir and atlantic climate. The results speak for themselves: honest and interesting wines. Very interesting wines are made on the Canary Island. Vineyards at higher altitudes and the Atlantic Ocean provide healthy, fresh wines

The Benje Blanco comes from the south of Tenerife and was produced with Listán Blanco, the local variety of Palomino. Benje is the name of a nearby crater, where the Listan Blanc comes from. This is a mix of different plots with very old vines at high altitude, 900 to 1,100 meters above sea level. 50% of the volume is aged in concrete tanks under a veil of yeasts (flor). The remainder was aged in used 228-litre oak casks with the lees (sur lie), then blended and bottled. This has a lot of character, mixing the varieties with volcanic notes. Very light in color and slightly veiled. Lively, fresh and mineral. Sleek in scent, which is also reflected on the palette. Complex glass with a nice acidity and volcanic touch. Serve at around 11-12°C in a white Burgundy type glass.