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From 1987, El Grifo makes a sparkling wine following the method champagne from pre-phylloxera strains of volcanic malvasia 40 a 60 years
Summer is not over and we are already thinking about what we will do during the Christmas holidays.. That's how we are. And that's how we like to be, what to deceive us. Y, the same as we look for where to go, plan accommodation and other details - those that come out- It is also good that, especially on an island like Lanzarote, Let's think about reserving what to toast the holidays with, if we choose a local product.
In that sense, frequently the wines of The tap cause surprise. Many palates do not expect the complexity that they express in the mouth., nose and also sight. A character deeply associated with the character of the island of Lanzarote itself, that which the trade winds print, the lack of rain and other types of elements. Many palates do not expect such a delight, whether enjoying a drink or as a pairing with a good table.. The sparkling wine of The tap, are Brut Nature, It is one of the references that provokes the greatest astonishment. And it is simply unique. The vintage confirms it 2022, ready to accompany the toasts that everyday life deserves as well as the most special occasions.
It is a sparkling wine that is made from pre-phylloxera volcanic malvasia strains with ages between 40 y 60 years, and grown under a blanket of volcanic sand. The oldest winery in the Canary Islands and among the ten oldest in Spain, that this year precisely commemorates his 250 birthday, began to develop it in 1987, following the method champagne, also known as traditional, and marking a milestone: It was the first sparkling wine made in Lanzarote. Since then, each vintage has been a pleasant surprise.
In 2022, The early harvest of this batch took place so that the alcoholic level of the base wine did not exceed the 10. The wine remained on the stem for a minimum of 9 months. one year later, the game was printed, by adding sugar and yeast, to cause a second fermentation in the bottle according to the traditional method. Since then, after a long aging on its lees, the bottles stay in rhyme for two years. The disgorgement is carried out in batches of 2.000 bottles on market demand. In this way, The freshness of the vintage is maximized while the rhyme period on the lees of the batch is prolonged..
El Grifo Brut Nature 2022 has a pale yellow hue, a fine bubble and a constant crown. Its aroma is intense, clean, with notes of fresh fruit and white flowers, in addition to bakery nuances typical of aging on lees. In the mouth it stands out because it is fresh, fine and elegant, large volume and with a delicate balance between all its components.
The first sparkling wine from Lanzarote, that expresses everything that La Geria houses as well as the bravery of its people dedicated to creating invincible wines., has received awards such as the Silver medal at Decanter World Wine 2022; Silver also in Bacchus 2022; Gold in Vinistra World of Malvasía 2022 and Silver in the Mondial des extremas wines 2021.
El Grifo Brut Nature Reserva
PVP: 28,40 euros
www.elgrifo.com
