Matías i Torres 2013 La Palma Listán Blanco Solera 13/17

Listan Blanco vinified from a 'solera' system started in 2013. Every year since she has added some juice which stayed under flor in chestnut barrels.  (note from bowlerwine.com)

Matías i Torres 2017 La Palma Listán Blanco Las Migas

Listán Blanco. This wine can be described as a synthesis of all the plots Victoria works on; most of them have Listán Blanco in their original composition. In typical Canary Island fashion, they are sourced from different plots which are situated through a range of altitudes and differ in soil composition as well as exposure. Fermented and aged in concrete; aged on the lees for ten months. (note from bowlerwine.com)

Matías i Torres 2017 La Palma Tinto Negramoll

La Palma native Victoria Torres makes this mineral red wine with her family's large Roman press of Canarian pine that dates back to the 1800s. Her Negramoll vines come from vineyards in both the fertile north of La Palma island at very high altitudes (up to 1400 meters), and in the warmer, lower southern zones, which combine for an alluring, layered fruit profile. Partially fermented with whole clusters (about 30%), vinified in American oak, old chestnut barrels and tank—and then blended. Élèvage is in 600L French barrels. The 2017 is a little brighter than the previous vintage, fresh and very approachable.

Envinate 2017 Tenerife Palo Blanco (Limit 1 per customer)

This cuvee is sourced from a 1.5ha vineyard of  cordon trenzado (braided vines) Listan Blanco at 600m elevation, and is named for the area where it’s planted. The grapes are hand-harvested, pressed full cluster into large concrete tank off the skins and fermented without malolactic occurring, then raised in two Friulian 2500L oval foudres for 10 months. Bottling is without fining or filtration. (note from josepastorselections.com) ///  From tasting when the Palo Blanco first arrived to New York, this had great density and mineral drive on the mid-palate. Stony, with white stone-fruit and a long finish.  

Envinate 2017 Tenerife Migan Tinto (Limit 1 per customer)

This cuvee is sourced from two very old parcels of cordon trenzado (braided vines) Listan Negro. 60% comes from the La Habanera plot on volcanic sand at the highest elevation (600m) in the area, and 40% comes from the older San Antonio plot, lower on the slope (350m) and with more clay. The plots were hand-harvested, foot-trodden and fermented separately (La Habanera with 100% whole clusters, San Antonio 15% whole cluster) in large concrete vats, then into 228 & 600L old French barrels for malolactic and aging for 11 months. Bottling is without fining or filtration.(info from josepastorselections.com)  ///

The 2017 is bright and vibrant, with some brambly and high toned red fruit. Appropriate now and with another 1-3 years in bottle, it should be very nice.

Matías i Torres 2017 La Palma Canary Islands Diego

Diego is a local variety of La Palma in the Canary Islands, also known as Bujariego and Vijariego Blanco. From 100-year old vines planted in Fuencaliente at 800m altitude on very steep slopes of ashy volcanic soil, this wine is one of the most mineral white wines made on the Canary Island. With the 2016 Diego, Victoria Torres Pecis succeeds in combining a complex bouquet (a portion of the wine is aged in French used barrels) and gorgeous freshness. A delicious wine to drink with Paella, vegetarian fare, or rich seafood dishes. 

Matías i Torres 2017 La Palma Malvasia Aromatica

Made in Los Llanos Negros, a western oriented slope with vineyards planted on volcanic lapilli at 200-400 meters of altitude and up to 130 years of age. Fermented in Stainless Steel.  (note from bowlerwine.com)

Matías i Torres 2017 La Palma Listán Blanco Monte

Las Machuqueras is a single vineyard of Listán Blanco from the stunning southern zone of La Palma island. This wine is fermented in chestnut barrel and raised under flor for 10 months. (note from bowlerwine.com)

Matías i Torres 2017 La Palma Pieles (White Field Blend)

Field blend from a 100 year-old single vineyard (Listan Blanco, Malvasia, Sabro, Vijariego, Gual) with an 8 day maceration in concrete. Raised in old chestnut barrels. (bowlerwine.com)

Matías i Torres 2017 La Palma Negramoll Sin Titulo

A tasty blend of Negramoll from very different sites in the north and south part of the islands. Vine age ranging between 40 - 80 years. Partiallly destemmed. Used American Oak.   (notes from bowlerwine.com)