Bodegas Viñátigo Negramoll 2020

If your lasting memory of wine from the Canary islands is that of cheap, harsh all-inclusive hotel plonk, then we'll forgive you for overlooking the region as a serious prouder of outstanding textural, mineral, complex volcanic wines.

Aromas of red fruits are complemented by mellow hints of toffee caramel and roasted coffee beans. The subtle and smooth tannins dance perfectly with a beautifully balanced acidity, through to a deliciously persistent finish.

The philosophy behind Bodegas Viñátigo is to revive and promote the extensive varietal heritage of the Canary Islands. The journey started in the 1990s, at a century-old plot in the village of La Guancha, in the north of Tenerife, where the traditional varieties of Listán Blanco and Listán Negro were vinified in the old family winery. With an uncompromising eye on quality, this dynamic winemaking project has subsequently expanded to produce thrilling, modern wines from varieties such as Gual, Marmajuelo and Vijariego. Bodegas Viñátigo’s ethos is respectful of the environment, both in the vineyard where sustainable winegrowing practices are applied; and in the construction of its state-of-the-art winery which was built in 1997 from local materials and designed to minimise energy consumption.