COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Malvasía Volcánica
PRODUCER
Bodegas El Grifo S.A.
REGION
Canary Islands
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
El Grifo Colección Seco is a white wine from the D.O. Lanzarote in the Canary Islands, produced by Bodegas El Grifo S.A., the oldest winery in the region, founded in 1775. The wine is made from 100% Malvasía Volcánica grapes, cultivated on pre-phylloxera vines aged 40-60 years. These vines are grown in the island's distinctive volcanic sand and soil, often in protected holes known as 'chabocos' and shielded by dry-stone walls. The wine is considered a flagship offering from the winery, embodying its long history and connection to the unique Lanzarote terroir.
ALCOHOL
13.0%
AVG. PRICE
€18
STYLE
Classic
VEGAN
YES
SULPHITES
When to drink
Now
Ideal temperature
7-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Founded in 1775, El Grifo is the oldest winery in the Canary Islands.
Fact 02
Vines are planted in volcanic sand, in individual holes called 'chabocos'.
Fact 03
The winery's emblem is a griffin, symbolizing strength and vision.
Fact 04
This wine is 100% Malvasía Volcánica, a unique island grape.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The winemaking process for El Grifo Colección Seco begins with hand-harvested Malvasía Volcánica grapes, with careful control of fruit maturity. The must is cooled to 16°C before fermentation in stainless steel tanks using selected native yeasts. The wine is kept slightly cloudy at 16°C until bottling to preserve its aromas. A micro-oxygenation process is utilized, and the wine is aged on its lees for several weeks to develop its character.
