Description
Wine Details – Viñátigo Listán Negro 2023
Alcohol grade: 13.5%
Vinification: Hand harvested from organically farmed vineyards (no pesticides, chemical fertilizers etc.). 100% Listán Negro from ungrafted grapevines of more than 100 years old. Grown between 300 and 700 meters above sea level, in the northwest of Tenerife. After a week maceration the wine is made in tank and then left to age for three months in three to five years-old 225L French oak barrels.
Production: 30,215 bottles
Size: 750 ml
The Winery: Viñatigo
Juan Jesús Méndez, born on the island of Tenerife, carries the legacy of four generations of winegrowers in his family. For over 30 years, he has been at the helm of Bodegas Viñátigo, dedicating his life to reviving and celebrating the unique, native grape varieties of the Canary Islands.
His work has been instrumental in saving endangered varieties and educating both winemakers and students across the islands on the region’s exceptional soils and heritage grapes. Thanks to his tireless efforts, Canarian wines have gained international recognition and admiration.
The Viñátigo vineyards are planted at impressive altitudes of up to 1,200 meters above sea level, where the cool mountain air and the volcanic soils combine to create ideal conditions for growing exceptional grapes. The soils here are rich in minerals, formed from ancient volcanic lava and ash, providing a unique terroir that imparts distinct character to the wines. Many of the vines are over 100 years old, some of which are ungrafted and pre-phylloxera, ensuring the preservation of traditional and rare varieties that are key to the island’s winemaking heritage.
At Viñátigo, the philosophy is simple yet powerful: to make great wine, you must start with great grapes. This belief drives their commitment to organic farming practices, using only indigenous yeasts, and maintaining a hands-off approach in the winery—never making corrections, ensuring that the wines truly reflect the terroir. Viñátigo’s wines are a true expression of the island’s volcanic soils, unique climate, and centuries-old winemaking traditions.
