Description
Benje is the name of a nearby crater which the Listan Prieto comes from, near Santiago del Teide (Tenerife). The vines are located some 1,000 metres above sea level.
Vinification
The grape bunches are fermented and macerated whole and only partially de-stemmed.
After the alcoholic fermentation, 50% of the wine is aged in concrete tanks, and 50% in old 600 litre oak barrels.
Tasting analysis
Light colour. The reduction on the nose disappears with aeration and powerful, slightly smoky notes appear, with a touch of cherry.
Fresh and refined on the palate, this wine is both volcanic and delicate.
Storage potential
8 years.
Serving
Best decanted at least in the first 3 years, and served in a large Burgundy style glass.