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

Specific Origin: D.O. Lanzarote, Canary Islands, Spain (Historical vineyards protected by semicircular volcanic stone walls).

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

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

Winemaking: 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 essence of both varietals.

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

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

Capacity: 750 ml bottle.

SKU: ESP-ALTHAY-VITICULTORES-BLANCO-750

Appearance: It presents a beautiful, bright straw yellow color with very clean and crystalline greenish reflections. It stands out for its great luminosity and steely gleams in the glass.

Nose: Of a profoundly 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, phosphorus, and a suggestive sea breeze and salinity stand out.

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

Precision Gastronomic Pairing: Thanks to the aromatic conjunction of Lanzarote Malvasía and the structural freshness of Listán Blanco, this Viticultores Althay wine is a culinary marvel. It harmonizes in an unsurpassed way with fresh shellfish (live oysters, coastal clams, steamed mussels) and white fish prepared grilled, pan-fried, or in a salt crust. It is the perfect companion for quality Asian cuisine: sushi, sashimi, or tiraditos with subtle citrus sauces and spicy touches. 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 such as green mole or salads with avocado and prickly pear.

Suggested Moments:

• Absolute Summer and Seaside Afternoons: The native setting for this label. Served chilled, it offers a supremely revitalizing, aromatic, and sophisticated drink on terraces, beach clubs, or warm garden afternoons.
• Exclusive Business Lunches: As a Lanzarote wine of such unique and heroic viticulture, it denotes a highly cultured, refined, and high-brow oenological taste. It is the perfect choice to impress corporate partners who appreciate exclusive, low-production bottles.
• Formal Family Meals: It graces the weekend table when preparing seafood paellas, black rice, seafood pastas, or grilled fish, bringing a conceptual elegance that captivates the whole family.
• The Distinguished Gift for Oenophiles: Giving a white wine from Lanzarote made with Malvasía Volcánica is an absolute guarantee of success for sommeliers or collectors. It demonstrates a deep criterion of selection, originality, and appreciation for the world's viticultural gems.

What is the optimal serving temperature for Viticultores Althay White Wine from Lanzarote?

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 rigorously dry white wine. Although Malvasía Volcánica offers a nose that evokes fruity freshness and sweet floral perfume, on the palate it is 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 the grapes of Viticultores Althay 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 pest 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?

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