TENERIFE/Cruz Santa Red 0.75l

Grape variety:
Cruz Santa is a red wine made from the Listán Negro variety, a traditional autochthonous variety of Tenerife typical for its elegance, freshness and ability to reflect the character of the volcanic terroir.

Vineyard:
The grapes come from the vineyards of the Suertes del Marqués winery, located in the Valle de La Orotava area. The vineyards lie at an altitude of 350-700 m and have volcanic soil rich in minerals. The vines are trained using the traditional "cordón trenzado" method, which encourages low yields and high grape quality.

Production:
Fermentation takes place spontaneously using native yeasts, in open concrete or smaller oak vessels. The wine ages for 16-18 months in French oak barrels (partly new, partly used), giving it complexity and subtle woody notes without suppressing the character of Listán Negro. The whole process is carried out with minimal intervention and by hand, from work in the vineyard through to harvest.

Taste and aroma:
The wine has a medium-full body and lively acidity. Its aroma blends notes of red fruit, especially cherry and raspberry, with delicate spicy and mineral undertones of the volcanic soil. Ageing in oak adds delicate notes of cedar, cocoa and dried spices. On the palate it is elegant and harmonious, with smooth tannins and a long, balanced finish.

Food pairing:
Cruz Santa pairs excellently with red meats, roast lamb, game, steaks and mature cheeses. It is recommended to serve it at 16-18 °C so that its aromatics and delicate tannin structure can fully develop.

Alcohol content: 12%
Origin: D.O. Valle de La Orotava, Tenerife