Bodega Arautava La Quinta Roja
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From the slopes of Tenerife's Orotava Valley, La Quinta Roja is a distinctive red wine made from Listán Negro, grown on volcanic soils and trained using the region's unique cordón trenzado system - an ancient method where vines are hand-braided into long, rope-like cords that enhance ripening and preserve old vine heritage.
After an early manual harvest, the grapes are destemmed entirely by hand, without crushing, preserving the integrity of the fruit. Fermentation begins naturally using wild yeasts. To preserve the grape’s freshness and delicate aromatics, very gentle pump-overs are carried out, minimizing extraction and highlighting the pure, Atlantic-influenced character of the Listán Negro.
The wine is not aged in oak, preserving its purity and fruit-forward profile. Instead, it is refined in bottle for 8 months, allowing the flavours to integrate and develop naturally.
Limited edition of 800 bottles.
- Country: Spain
- Region: Tenerife
- Producer: Bodegas Arautava
- Grape: Listán Negro
- Vintage: 2023
- Alcohol: 14,5 %
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Bodegas Arautava
Winemaker – Quique García
The story of Bodegas Arautava began with Grandfather Don Casiano, who made his own wine in the early 1900s on the steep hills of Aguamansa, overlooking Mount Teide and the Atlantic Ocean.
In 1975, Don Américo García Núñez continued this family legacy by purchasing an old vineyard in the highest part of the La Orotava Valley, which led to the establishment of Finca La Habanera.
Now in its third generation, the family led by Quique García has spent decades reviving the traditional cordón trenzado vine training method, which is rooted in Portuguese heritage. These vineyards, grown in volcanic soil and cooled by Atlantic trade winds, are at the heart of Bodegas Arautava.
Today, the family cultivates these heroic vines with care, particularly the Albillo Criollo, which thrives at 700 meters above sea level. The wines produced here are rich in character, history, and fragrance, with a winemaking process that follows a minimal intervention approach. This approach allows the true essence of Listán Negro, Listán Blanco, Albillo Criollo, and the historic Malvasía Aromática to shine through.
Colour
Pale ruby.
Aroma
Fresh red fruits, herbal nuances, and a distinctive volcanic minerality define the profile.
Mouth
Fresh red fruits, herbal nuances, and a distinctive volcanic minerality define the profile.
Food Pairing
Grilled seafood (Octopus, sardines…), goat stew, roasted vegetables, grilled meat.