COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2021
GRAPE
Listán Negro
PRODUCER
Borja Pérez Viticultor
REGION
Canary Islands
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Light
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - Low
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Artífice Tinto is crafted by Borja Pérez, a leading figure in the dynamic 'New Wave' of Canary Islands winemaking. Based in Tenerife, Pérez transitioned from a career as a racing mechanic and firefighter to revitalize his family's multi-generational winemaking heritage. The 'Artífice' (meaning artisan or craftsman) range serves as a tribute to the local growers of the Ycoden-Daute-Isora appellation, blending fruit from tiny, ancient plots tended by traditional farmers. Grown on dramatic volcanic slopes under the cooling influence of Atlantic trade winds, this wine showcases the unique, high-altitude terroir of Tenerife.
ALCOHOL
12.0%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
14-16°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Winemaker Borja Pérez was a professional racing car mechanic and firefighter before returning to his family's winemaking heritage in 2011.
Fact 02
The name 'Artífice' (artisan) honors the local peasant growers of Tenerife who cultivate these ancient, dramatic volcanic vineyards.
Fact 03
Crafted from ungrafted (pie franco) Listán Negro vines averaging 50 years of age, grown on volcanic ash soils up to 1,400 meters high.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for Artífice Tinto emphasizes low intervention and respect for the grape's origin. Hand-harvested Listán Negro grapes from 50-year-old vines undergo strict selection. Fermentation takes place in a combination of stainless steel and concrete vats, utilizing 100% indigenous yeasts with a partial inclusion of whole clusters and stems to add structure and peppery complexity. The wine is aged for 10 to 12 months in concrete vats, large oak foudres, and seasoned 228-liter French oak barrels. No sulfur dioxide is added during crushing, with only minimal sulfites introduced at bottling.
