Bodega Tamerán Gran Canaria Malvasía Volcánica 2024
£34.45
The wine
A natural cross of Malvasía Aromática and Marmajuelo, Malvasía Volcánica is native to the Canaries and thrives on Tamerán's high, organically farmed volcanic slopes. Gently pressed and fermented in 500-litre barrels, it rests eleven months on its lees in old oak, a hands-off approach that lets the variety's saline tension show through.
Bright and mineral-driven, it opens with citrus peel, sea spray and white flowers. The palate is precise and refreshing, with lemon zest, grapefruit and crushed stone leading to a clean, mouth-watering, saline finish. A fine partner for oysters, shellfish and grilled white fish.
The producer
Bodega Tamerán
View all Bodega Tamerán winesBodega Tamerán is one of Gran Canaria's most compelling estates, founded in 2019 by Canary Island native and footballer David Silva alongside the acclaimed Tenerife winemaker Jonatan García of Suertes del Marqués. The pair share a deep affection for the islands and a belief that Gran Canaria can produce wines of genuine distinction.
Set within a natural amphitheatre at 600 to 700 metres above sea level, the six-hectare vineyard is farmed organically on sandy volcanic soils and planted to indigenous varieties including Marmajuelo, Vijariego Blanco, Baboso Blanco and Malvasía Volcánica. High elevation and a south-facing aspect give fruit of vibrant acidity and striking aromatics.
Winemaking is gentle and low-intervention. The varietal whites ferment with native yeasts in old foudres and rest on their lees for eleven months, producing wines that balance opulence with tension. A small-production Listán Negro, drawn from old bush vines high above San Mateo, completes the range with a fine, savoury red. Together they capture the singular character of this volcanic island.
