Ruku Ruku Blanco
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Ruku Ruku is a unique Listán Blanco, cultivated in a century-old vineyard located at an altitude of 1,340 meters in the “Los Cortados” area on the southern slopes of Tenerife. The grapes are carefully crushed and pressed, including the stems, allowing the must to settle naturally for 24 hours before fermentation. The wine ferments with native yeasts at moderate temperatures ranging from 16 to 18ºC, which helps to preserve the vibrant and delicate aromas of the Listán Blanco. After fermentation, the wine ages for six months in old, 500-liter demi-muids, during which it spends time on its lees to develop texture and depth. This wine is both unfined and unfiltered, meaning some natural sediment may be present.
- Country: Spain
- Region: Tenerife
- Producer: Ruku Ruku
- Grape: Listán Blanco
- Vintage: 2023
- Alcohol: 13 %
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Ruku Ruku
Winemaker – Jessica Martín & Tomas Mesa
Behind Ruku Ruku, there is a couple from the island of Tenerife, Jessica Martín and Tomás Mesa, who are brought together by a shared passion for wine, food, and the preservation of local traditions. Jessica is a viticulturist and the driving force behind the restaurant Guachinche Ramón, while Tomás is a winemaker and consultant who collaborates with wine projects throughout the Canary Islands.
They met in 2021 and soon began working together to vinify an old vineyard in northern Tenerife. That same year, they produced just 800 bottles of Ruku Ruku, a limited-edition wine made with care, capturing the essence of traditional grape varieties and the region’s unique Cordón Trenzado vine-training method.
Their project is rooted in the connection between Tenerife’s gastronomy and viticulture. In addition to tending their vineyards, they maintain a small plot of land where they grow produce served at Guachinche Ramón, their family-run restaurant. With a focus on sustainability, zero-kilometer sourcing, and collaboration with local farmers, schools, associations, and visitors, they promote a farm-to-table philosophy while preserving the island's agricultural heritage.
Colour
Pale lemon.
Aroma
On the nose, it offers delicate and fresh aromas with subtle hints of citrus peel, herbal notes, and cedar.
Mouth
On the palate, it is rich and creamy yet fresh, expressing the pure varietal character with a remarkable sense of depth and elegance, and excellent ageing potential.
Food Pairing
Seafood, grilled fish, ceviche, goat cheese, poultry.