El Grifo | Malvasia | White Wine, Dry
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Dry white wine made with Malvasía Volcánica. This wine highlights the characteristics of this variety and its unique cultivation method. Hand-picked from the end of July, selecting the best bunches of grapes for its production.
- Country: Spain
- Region: Lanzarote
- Producer: El Grifo
- Grape: Malvasía Volcánica
- Vintage: 2022
- Alcohol: 12.8 %
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
El Grifo
Winemaker – Jorge Rodriguez
El Grifo was founded in 1775, making it the oldest winery in the Canary Islands and one of the 10 oldest in the whole of Spain. El Grifo has been owned by the same family for 5 generation and over the years it has been the major innovator on Lanzarote. It regularly brought over modern-day equipment from the continent and in the early 1980’s it was the first to bring in stainless-steel vats, which has gone on to revolutionise modern day winemaking. Always pushing the boundaries, with the 2019 vintage they began to use only cultivated yeasts from their own vineyard, bringing an extra authentic touch to their wines.
Colour
A very clear and bright pale yellow.
Aroma
The varietal character of the Malvasía Volcánica dominates, with fresh citrus and stone fruit aromas and underlying floral tones.
Mouth
Well balanced, fresh and clean just as a young Malvasía Volcánica should be. Flavours of crisp citrus dominate, with hints of volcanic minerality, leading to a lovely persistent aftertaste.
Food Pairing
A perfect companion with some light cheeses or fresh crab.