Winemaker Notes
A delicately fragrant wine, this Listán Blanco has engaging aromas of fennel, dried fruits and fig tree leaves, with the distinctive, smoky minerality that is so typical of wines grown on volcanic soils.
This crisp white wine pairs beautifully with grilled fish, potatoes and mojo verde, a traditional sauce from the Canary Islands made of garlic, cilantro and olive oil.
There are hundreds of white grape varieties grown throughout the world. Some are indigenous specialties capable of producing excellent single varietal wines. Each has its own distinct viticultural characteristics, as well as aroma and flavor profiles.
Set of islands off the coast of Morocco and south of Madeira that host a wide range of indigenous and unique grape varieties. Soils are volcanic and recent subsidies from the local government has led to a revival of the islands’ old vines.