Winery / Producer: Casa Althay (Recognized Canarian wine project, respected for its artisanal, minimal intervention approach, preserving the mineral typicality of the island's volcanic landscape).

Specific Origin: D.O. Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain (Historic vineyards protected by semi-circular volcanic stone walls).

Varietal Composition: Select blend of Malvasía Volcánica and Listán Blanco, from old phylloxera-free vines (ungrafted).

Terroir and Identity: Soils covered by a dense layer of picón or black lapilli from historical eruptions. The climate is desert-subtropical, strongly tempered by the refreshing influence of trade winds that condense Atlantic humidity over the ash.

Vinification: 100% manual harvest in small crates. Gentle pneumatic pressing and fermentation at strictly controlled temperatures in stainless steel tanks to safeguard the pure fruity, floral, and mineral character of both varieties.

Style: Young, dry, crisp, distinctly mineral white, with a saline profile and refreshing high-end aromatic persistence.

Alcohol Content: 12.5% Vol. (Excellent balance between lightness, acidic tension, and palate feel).

Capacity: 750 ml bottle.

SKU: ESP-ALTHAY-LANZAROTE-BLANCO-750

Appearance: Presents a beautiful bright straw-yellow color with very clean, crystalline greenish reflections. Stands out for great luminosity and steely gleams in the glass.

Nose: Of a most distinguished aromatic impact. The Malvasía Volcánica delivers rich floral notes of orange blossom, jasmine, and hints of fresh exotic fruits (pineapple, lychee), which immediately harmonize with the citrus nuances of lime, lemon zest, and green apple contributed by the Listán Blanco. In the background, an unmistakable identity of volcanic ash, wet stone, flint, and a suggestive sea breeze and salinity stand out.

Palate: Its entry is vibrant, direct, and of great purity. A vertical acidity impeccably coats the tongue, masterfully balanced with a subtle and interesting unctuous texture in the mid-palate. The finish is dry, long, very clean, and marked by that characteristic mineral and saline touch that invites further enjoyment.

Precision Gastronomic Pairing: Thanks to the aromatic conjunction of Lanzarote Malvasía and the structural freshness of Listán Blanco, this Casa Althay wine is a culinary marvel. It harmonizes exceptionally well with fresh shellfish (live oysters, coastal clams, steamed mussels) and white fish prepared grilled, barbecued, or in a salt crust. It is the perfect companion for quality Asian cuisine: sushi, sashimi, or tiraditos with subtle citrus sauces and spicy notes. In Mexican gastronomy, its volcanic and saline soul creates a majestic pairing with green aguachiles, traditional ceviches with lime, octopus tostadas, Ensenada fish tacos, and even dishes with subtle herbal notes like mole verde or salads with avocado and nopal.

Suggested Moments:

• Absolute Summer and Sea Evenings: The native setting for this label. Served chilled, it offers a remarkably revitalizing, aromatic, and sophisticated drink on terraces, beach clubs, or warm garden evenings.
• Exclusive Business Lunches: Being a Lanzarote wine of such unique and heroic viticulture, it denotes a highly cultivated, refined, and high-level oenological taste. It is the perfect choice to impress corporate partners who value exclusive, low-production bottles.
• High-Class Romantic Dinner: Its perfumed, mystical, and fresh profile, tied to the energy of the Canary volcanic vineyards, creates a sophisticated atmosphere, ideal for pairing with an author's menu based on fine seafood and carpaccios.
• Formal Family Meal: Graces the weekend table when seafood paellas, black rice, seafood pasta, or grilled fish are prepared, bringing a conceptual elegance that captivates the whole family.
• Gourmet Barbecue (Starters and Grilling): While the main fires are being prepared, this white wine from Lanzarote is sensational for cleansing the palate, accompanying marinated shrimp skewers, premium guacamole, or young grilled cheeses with fine herbs.
• Selected Special Celebration: Ideal as a welcome drink at select events or to celebrate significant milestones with a toast of a white wine full of character, granitic minerality, and history.
• The Gift of Distinction for Oenophiles: Giving a white wine from Lanzarote made with Malvasía Volcánica is an absolute guarantee of success with sommeliers or collectors. It demonstrates a deep selection criterion, originality, and appreciation for the viticultural gems of the world.

What is the optimal serving temperature recommended for Casa Althay Lanzarote White Wine?

To enhance the crispness of its vertical acidity and not dampen the elegant floral perfumes of Malvasía Volcánica, it is recommended to serve it chilled, at an ideal range of 8°C to 10°C. The use of an ice bucket is suggested to preserve its freshness during service.

Is this volcanic white wine sweet, off-dry, or completely dry?

It is a strictly dry white wine. Although Malvasía Volcánica contributes a nose that evokes fruity freshness and perfumed floral sweetness, on the palate it passes straight, clean, and taut due to the influence of Listán Blanco, with a marked citrusy, saline finish and completely free of residual sugars.

What does it mean that Casa Althay grapes in Lanzarote are ungrafted?

It means that the Malvasía Volcánica and Listán Blanco vines are planted directly in the soil with their original roots, without the need to be grafted onto American rootstock. This is possible because the phylloxera plague never thrived in the volcanic ash or lapilli soil of Lanzarote, allowing the plants to live for decades expressing the terroir in a pure, ancestral way.

Does this Canary Islands wine have aging potential or can it be cellared in the bottle?

It is primarily designed to shine in its youth, delivering vibrant Atlantic freshness. However, thanks to the superb fruit concentration of Malvasía and the acidity of Listán Blanco, it will maintain excellent integrity and gain subtle complex smoky notes over the next 2 years after its harvest.