ALTHAY AVELINA
CASA ALTHAY
D.O. LANZAROTE
CENTENARY VINE PLOT
LA GERIA • VOLCANO SPAIN
"The purest and most indomitable liquid expression of La Geria: a centenary Listán Negro, destemmed by hand, that defies the wind and volcanic ash to deliver freshness, minerality, and an Atlantic soul."
Althay Avelina: A Miracle of Heroic Viticulture and Atlantic Mineral Essence
The Althay Avelina Red Wine 750ml is one of the most exclusive and intimate creations from the artisanal winery Casa Althay. Born in La Geria, on the island of Lanzarote, this wine pays homage to heroic viticulture and nature's resilience in the face of volcanic fire. The grapes come from a unique plot consisting of centenary Listán Negro vines that root themselves through thick layers of picón (volcanic ash).
1. Technical Details
Winery / Producer: Casa Althay.
Specific Origin: La Geria, Island of Lanzarote, Spain. D.O. Lanzarote.
Grape Variety: 100% ancestral Listán Negro.
Vineyard Age: Centenary old vines cultivated using the traditional Canary Island system of hollows and volcanic sand covers.
Artisanal Production: Listán Negro completely destemmed by hand, berry by berry. Spontaneous fermentation with indigenous yeasts.
Aging: Dual maturation in concrete tanks and 500-liter French oak barrels.
Bottling Particulars: Bottled unfined and unfiltered to protect all its organoleptic and mineral richness.
Style: Atlantic single-plot red, fresh, subtly spicy, markedly mineral, elegant, and of extremely limited production.
SKU: ESP-ALTHAY-AVELINA-TINTO-750
2. Exclusive Tasting Notes
Appearance: Exhibits a beautiful bright garnet-red color with subtle violet flashes and a clean rim.
Nose: High aromatic intensity, fresh and astonishingly captivating. It unfolds notes of fresh wild red fruit, violets, black peppercorns, and a background of volcanic stone.
Palate: Extremely elegant, agile, and fresh on the entry. Its passage through the palate is silky, with polished, very fine-grained tannins and a long, dry, and mineral finish.
3. Wine Architecture
4. Moments and Recommended Pairings
Signature Gastronomic Pairing: The freshness, mineral profile, and silky tannins of Althay Avelina give it exceptional culinary versatility. It is an idyllic pairing for local or Atlantic fatty fish, baked or charcoal-grilled, as well as noble poultry and semi-cured cheese boards.
Suggested Moments:
- Summer Nights on Select Terraces: The perfect red wine to serve lightly chilled during open-air summer evenings.
- High-End Business Lunches and Dinners: Reflects an extremely high standard of oenological judgment.
- A Gift of Distinction for Collectors: A must-have jewel for sommeliers and wine enthusiasts.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
What characteristics does the Listán Negro grape grown in La Geria bring to this wine?
Listán Negro is an indigenous red variety of the Canary Islands that yields highly original wines, with vibrant natural acidity and a mineral, saline character.
What does it mean that the wine has not been fined or filtered?
It means the wine has remained true to its natural evolution in the cellar, avoiding aggressive chemical or physical treatments.