CALDERA TINASORIA
ALTHAY • SINGLE-PLOT VITICULTURE
CENTENARY VOLCANIC MALVASÍA • EXTREME SALINITY • D.O. LANZAROTE
"The ultimate expression of fire and altitude: a unique single-plot white wine, born on the rugged slopes of the Tinasoria volcanic caldera with an Atlantic soul of infinite elegance."
Caldera Tinasoria Viticultores Althay White Wine: Heroic Viticulture, High-Altitude Terroir, and Mineral Purity
The Caldera Tinasoria Althay 750ml White Wine represents the pinnacle of single-plot wines within Canarian heroic viticulture. Crafted by Viticultores Althay, it comes from the vineyards of the iconic Caldera Tinasoria in Lanzarote, Spain. The centenary Volcanic Malvasía vines grown on their own roots, sheltered in pits of black ash, yield a wine of superb finesse and complexity.
1. Technical Details
Winery / Producer: Viticultores Althay.
Specific Origin: Caldera Tinasoria Plot, D.O. Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain.
Varietal Composition: 100% Volcanic Malvasía from very old ungrafted vines.
Terroir: Deep black lapilli soil. Desert-subtropical climate with trade winds.
Vinification: Gentle direct pressing, temperature-controlled fermentation in steel, aging on fine lees.
Style: Single-plot white, dry, complex, unctuous, mineral, and saline.
Alcohol Content: 13% Vol.
SKU: ESP-ALTHAY-CALDERA-TINASORIA-750
2. Exclusive Tasting Notes
Appearance: Bright straw yellow with golden and greenish highlights.
Nose: Wild white flowers, orange blossom, ripe stone fruits, lemon zest, with a mineral backdrop of smoke and saline breeze.
Palate: Regal and unctuous entry. Ample and glyceric with vertical acidity, long, dry, and saline finish.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Occasions and Recommended Pairing
Precision Gastronomic Pairing: Pairs with grilled fatty fish, grilled lobster, fine shellfish, and complex seafood rice dishes.
Suggested Moments:
- The Gift of Distinction for Oenophiles: Surprising a sommelier with this extreme plot is a guaranteed success.
- Exclusive Summer and Luxury Sunsets: Served chilled on a terrace with an ocean view.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
At what optimal temperature is this wine recommended to be served?
It is recommended to serve between 10°C and 12°C.
What does it mean that the centenary vines are grown "pie franco" (on their own roots) in Lanzarote?
The plants are grown on their own roots without grafting, as phylloxera never thrived in the island's volcanic soil.