Sansofi | Bien de Altura
The meaning of Sansofi is “welcome”. This was the first vineyard that Carmelo worked on after a long search for the perfect site. Sansofi is a single vineyard wine from a 90 year old vines, which are planted on volcanic soils with high concentration of ‘picón’. This is a fascinating wine, with high acidity and a mineral core, which truly reflects where its grown.
Region:
Canary Islands
Appellation:
Gran Canaria
Variety / Blend:
Listán Negro: Mix of native white varieties: Listán Prieto:
Climate:
Atlantic
Soils:
Volcanic soils, characterized by a high concentration of ‘picón’ (small volcanic stones) that have degraded into clay and silt
Farming:
Practicing organic
Altitude:
1000-1500 metres
Fermentation:
100% whole bunches with a 35 day maceration. Fermentation in neutral oak barrels.
Ageing:
One year in used 228 litre and 500 litre barrel.
