Winery / Producer: Casa Althay.

Specific Origin: Selected plot in the emblematic protected area of La Geria, Lanzarote Island, Spain. Denominación de Origen D.O. Lanzarote.

Grape Variety: 100% ancestral Listán Negro.

Vineyard Age: Centenarian old vines cultivated in the traditional Canarian system of hollows and volcanic enarenados.

Artisan Production: Extreme plot selection. Listán Negro destemmed completely by hand, berry by berry. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts.

Aging: Careful dual maturation in concrete tanks and 500-liter French oak barrels to refine the tannins without masking the fruit.

Bottling Particularity: Bottled true to its nature: unfined and unfiltered to protect all its organoleptic and mineral richness.

Style: Atlantic plot red, fresh, subtly spicy, distinctly mineral, elegant, and of extremely limited production.

Capacity: 750 ml bottle.

SKU: ESP-ALTHAY-AVELINA-TINTO-750

Appearance: Exhibits a beautiful brilliant garnet red color with subtle violet reflections and a clean rim, reflecting the typicality, fluidity, and Atlantic profile of a magnificently vinified centenarian Listán Negro.

Nose: High aromatic intensity, fresh and astonishingly captivating. It unfolds clean memories of fresh wild red fruit (currants, raspberries), harmoniously intertwined with fine floral nuances of violets, balsamic touches, black peppercorns, hints of soft cocoa, and a persistent background of burnt volcanic stone, smoke, and gunpowder.

Palate: Its entry is extremely elegant, agile, and fresh. On the palate, an excellent dynamic balance stands out, where minerality and subtle marine salinity take on a fascinating prominence. Its passage through the mouth is silky, with medium body and polished, very fine-grained tannins. It presents a highly integrated natural acidity that provides liveliness, culminating in a long, dry, extremely clean, and persistent finish with volcanic recollections.

Signature Gastronomic Pairing: The astonishing freshness, mineral profile, and silky tannins of Althay Avelina give it exceptional and modern gastronomic versatility. It is an idyllic pairing for local or Atlantic fatty fish baked or grilled (such as red tuna, cod, or salmon), marrying wonderfully thanks to its subtle salinity. It harmonizes perfectly with noble poultry such as duck magret with plum reduction, lightly pickled quail, or rabbit with Canarian salmorejo. It is a stellar accompaniment for a hearty mountain rice or fresh pasta sautéed with black truffle and wild mushrooms. In addition, it brilliantly enhances semi-cured goat cheese boards, artisanal cured meats that are not excessively fatty, and traditional medium-bodied stew dishes.

Suggested Moments:

• Summer Evenings on Select Terraces: Being an elegant, agile, and fantastically fresh red, it is the perfect red wine to be served slightly chilled during exclusive summer evenings or outdoor sunsets.
• High-End Business Lunches and Dinners: Offering a plot wine with such limited production and from heroic viticulture reflects a very high oenological criterion, ideal for impressing business partners and sparking great conversations.
• Distinguished Gift for Collectors: An unmissable gem highly valued by sommeliers and wine enthusiasts looking for cult bottles, appreciating the rescue of ancestral varieties and unique volcanic terroirs in the world.
• Intimate Special Celebration: Perfect for commemorating personal anniversaries, academic achievements, or emotionally significant reunions, uncorking a bottle laden with history, landscape, and artisanal character.

What characteristics does the Listán Negro grape cultivated in La Geria bring to this wine?

Listán Negro is an indigenous red variety from the Canary Islands that, in the semi-arid climate of La Geria, surrounded by volcanic ash, produces extremely original wines. It brings a vibrant natural acidity, very fine tannins, characteristic notes of tart red fruits, and an unmistakable spicy profile (black pepper) along with a mineral and saline character derived from the proximity of the Atlantic Ocean.

Why is it highlighted that the grapes for Althay Avelina are hand-destemmed?

Hand-destemming berry by berry is an extremely laborious and artisanal process carried out at Casa Althay. This method ensures meticulous selection and discards any green stems or damaged grapes, guaranteeing that only the pulp and skin in their optimal state participate during spontaneous fermentation. The result is a wine of extreme tannic finesse and impeccable fruit purity.

What does it mean that the wine has not been fined or filtered?

It means that the wine has remained true to its natural evolution in the winery, avoiding aggressive chemical or physical treatments that could detract from its body, aromas, or unctuousness. Due to this minimal oenological intervention, it is completely normal for small sediments to appear at the bottom over time in the bottle, which certifies its artisanal and premium character.

What is the recommended serving temperature and its aging potential?

To fully appreciate its Atlantic profile, freshness, and subtle mineral notes without altering its delicate floral aromas, it is strictly recommended to serve it between 14°C and 16°C. Althay Avelina is ready to be enjoyed with great fullness today, but its magnificent acidity and impeccable structure give it a cellar aging potential of between 4 and 6 years when stored horizontally.