Vijariego on lías, The bet of El Tap for Guarda Wines

At the end of the 15th century, The conquistadors from Jerez who arrived in the Canary Islands introduced the Vijariego variety and in Lanzarote it not only prospered but also demonstrated something unusual that would make it an ally of winegrowers.: to the rabbits, accustomed to destroying other crops, they didn't like it. It is a minority variety and its great qualities for winemaking are incontestable and, in expert hands like those of the winery team The tap, They become jewels like Vijariego Harvest Experience on Lías 2022, deserving of gold in the latest edition of Mundus Vini.

The grape comes from the natural area of ​​the Juan Bello mountain, of centuries-old vineyards, traditional cultivation, handmade and in holes. It is one of the last varieties to be harvested.. Its high acidity, Low pH and natural freshness allow the production of wines with great aging potential., with a structure that makes them interesting both in their youth and as the years go by. For two years this wine, which was previously launched as a young reference, It is worked as a wine for aging, spending one year in French oak barrels and another year in the bottle.. It should be noted that since the years 80, when he first made Brut Nature, The tap bet on aged wines.

On lees

Grapes picked and fermentation completed, aging takes place in French oak barrels of 500 liters, which allows delicate and controlled aging on the lees. For about a year, the wine remains in these barrels, which gives it greater complexity and smoothness as it matures. during breeding, a batonage process is carried out (lees movement) between once and twice a week to keep the lees in suspension and ensure that they remain in contact with the wine as a whole. This also contributes to a more creamy and smooth texture in the mouth., while enhancing the freshness and complexity of the wine.

Once the aging on lees is finished, It is bottled and spends an additional period of one year in bottle. This time allows the wine to continue its evolution, favoring the integration of flavors, softening the contribution of the wood and achieving greater roundness and harmony. This last step also allows the tannins to soften and the oak aromas to merge perfectly with the characteristics of the wine..

Vijariego Harvest Experience on Lías 2022 It has an intense golden color with pale yellow nuances that reflect its aging on lees and contact with the wood.. Clarity is excellent, with a clean and shiny appearance. Its tone, elegant and bright, shows signs of its passage through French oak barrels, where it has developed a certain depth and visual complexity. This color also suggests a wine with a certain evolution, that has achieved a balance between the freshness of the fruit and the softness provided by aging.

As for the nose, it denotes great complexity in which varietal aromas such as fennel are intertwined., tonight, and white fruits with the subtlety of toasted wood and the bakery aromas of its aging on lees.. And in the mouth it presents itself with a fresh and vibrant entry., marked by its high acidity that gives it great freshness and vitality.

The texture is rich and silky, thanks to aging on lees, that provides a creamy sensation and a firm body. The influence of French oak is delicately felt, with a light touch of spice and an aftertaste of toasted almonds and vanilla, that rounds out the experience without overloading the palate.

Vijariego Harvest Experience on Lías 2022 surprises with a long and persistent finish, with a fine minerality that refers to the unique characteristics of the volcanic terrain of Lanzarote. Precisely, This minerality provides a sensation of balance and freshness that invites you to continue tasting it..

Vijariego grape harvest experience on Lías 2022
PVP: 25,30 €

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