Taro Vinícola covers five hectares in the heart of the Canary Islands. It was founded in 2018 by Pablo Matallana, a young and passionate winemaker determined to showcase the islands’ native grape varieties and unique terroir. The name “Taro” comes from the small stone shelters found in the vineyards, where wine growers shield themselves from the sun. Grapevines face particularly harsh conditions here, with only 18 days of rain a year. They must push their roots deep into the volcanic soil to reach water hidden more than a metre beneath the rock. The vines are cultivated organically and often planted in small hollows to shield them from the intense heat. After harvesting the grapes entirely by hand, low-intervention vinification methods are used to craft the wine with minimum inputs and sulfites.

This cuvée is a blend of Listan Negro, Legramoll and Listan Bianco from three different areas: La Orotava situated at around 350 metres above sea level, La Victoria at 680 metres and La Matanza at 650 metres. The hot, humid climate makes for meticulous vine-growing on volcanic soils. The vines are cultivated with great care and reap the benefits of organic and biodynamic viticulture. In the cellar, the berries macerate in whole clusters and ferment spontaneously using their natural yeasts. Lastly, the wine rests on its lees in oak barrels for eight months. Each variety is vinified separately before being delicately blended at bottling.
On the nose, the wine is deliciously marked by red fruit aromas. On the palate, this unctuous, delicious wine reveals a fine balance thanks to its silky tannins and spicy aromas.