Rating for 2018: Wine Advocate - 95+

Growers: A Chingao & Envç©©nate
Region: Tenerife, Canary IslandsLocality: La Perdoma
Climate: Atlantic
Varieties: Listan Negro
Soil: Volcanic sand & clay
Elevation: 350-600 meters
Vine Age: 90-120 years
Pruning: Cordon Trenzado
Farming: Practicing organic

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This newest Envç©©nate wine is from just outside La Perdoma, on the northeast slopes of Pico del Teide, the mountain volcano on the island of Tenerife. The viticulture is very old-fashioned: the vines grow untrained, the soil is worked by hand, and no chemicals are used. The island experiences a fairly temperate climate, enabling grapes to ripen at moderate alcohol levels while retaining bright acidity. The main challenges to viticulture are winds from the Atlantic and Africa and high fluctuations in humidity.

Migan is sourced from three very old parcels of cordon trenzado (braided vines) Listan Negro: La Habanera is on sandy clay at the highest elevation in La Perdoma, Tio Luis is on the middle of the slope and has more clay content, and San Antonio is lower on the slope where the soil is mostly red basalt and sand. The plots were hand-harvested, foot-trodden and fermented separately (some with 100% whole clusters, others only partial) in large concrete vats, then into 600L old French barrels for malolactic and aging for 12 months. Bottling is without fining, filtration or any added SO2. Migan is a volcanic mountain wine, high-toned and vibrant, with smoky strawberry fruit balanced with fine tannins and refreshing acidity. Pair it with roasted meats and full-flavored seafood dishes.