El Grifo, Lanzarote Malvasia Seco Coleccion 2019 Carinyena

El Grifo, Lanzarote Malvasia Seco Coleccion 2019 CarinyenaLanzarote, one of the Canary islands off the coast of West Africa administered by Spain, is known for its year round warm weather (150mm of rain per year), beaches and volcanic landscape. 100% Malvasa Volcnica (pre phylloxera) from the oldest winery at Lanzarote (Canary Islands). The covered wine press dates from 1775, as can be seen from the inscription on the foundation, and was raised by the Venerable Beneficiary of the parochial church of Teguise

After adding a specially bred yeast

A blend of fully 70% Cabernet Sauvignon and 30% Merlot

thus creating Troplong Mondot

It is set to age for 12 months in French oak barrels

and red cherry with refined tannins and remarkable purity

The estate makes it a point of honor to offer quality wines and works the old-fashioned way

500m from the river Duero)

where they evolve slowly and serenely in concrete vats (reds) and demi-muid barrels (whites)

Although its origins go back to the 18th century

a final blend of 80% Merlot

in a family and friendly atmosphere

We kept the fermentation temperature low and were very gentle