As part of the recent Island Wines Summit held in Tenerife, attendees had the opportunity to sample a variety of wines from the island, organized by appellation. The tasting highlighted some notable discoveries, although it notably excluded any wines from Suertes del Marques, often regarded as among the finest from Tenerife.
DO Valle de la Orotava
- El Roboso Blanco 2025: Highly aromatic with a fresh, fruity profile featuring sweet citrus notes. Rated 88/100.
- La Haya Barrica 2018: An old-school, barrel-aged white exhibiting oxidative hints and oak influence, earning a score of 88/100.
- Salomé Tinto 2025: Juicy with raspberry and cherry flavors, well-balanced, and impressive at 92/100.
- La Araucaria Tinto 2022: Crunchy with oak spice and berry fruits, rated 89/100.
- Engazo Tinto Cosecha 2023: A blend showing fresh, ripe characteristics with a salty finish, rated 91/100.
- Murcal Tinto Barrica 2023: Combines sweet cherry and plum flavors with depth and complexity, scoring 90/100.
DO Albona
- Mencey Chasna Blanco Seco 2025: Bright and fruity with good acidity, rated 89/100.
- Finca Encanto de Vilaflor Vilaflor de Chasna Listán Blanco 2024: Mineral and taut, showcasing precision at 91/100.
- Bodega Arese Viña Arese Tinto 2025: Fruity and aromatic with raspberry and almond notes, rated 92/100.
- Chasnero Tinto Ecológico 2025: Juicy and mineral with a chalky edge, achieving an impressive 93/100.
DO Tacoronte Acentejo
- Marba Blanco 2025: Bright, juicy, and well-balanced, scoring 88/100.
- Hacienda de Acentejo Tinto Joven 2025: Juicy and fresh with bright fruit characteristics, rated 90/100.
- Viña Riquelas Tinto Negramoll 2024: Vibrant and intense, striking the right balance between freshness and substance at 93/100.
- Viña Estévez Tinto Barrica 2024: Offers great intensity with subtle oak notes, scoring 91/100.
DO Ycoden-Daute-Isora
- Artifice Listán Blanco 2023: Mineral and expressive, capturing attention with a score of 94/100.
- Artifice Tinto 2023: Juicy and fresh, combining red fruit with earthy notes, rated 94/100.
DO Islas Canarias
- Piedra Fluida Los Frontones 2023: From the highest vineyard on the island, recognized for its mineral intensity and high acidity, rated 94/100.
- Vinatiago Listán Blanco de Canarias 2025: Concentrated and fruit-driven with a saline edge, earning a score of 94/100.
- Linage del Pago Vino de Parcela Marmajuelo 2024: Grapey and bold, well-regarded for its vivid and saline character, scoring 94/100.
- El Sitio Malvasía Aromática Vino de la Parcela Bebedros 2024: Rich and powerful, noted for its energetic profile, rated 92/100.
- Atrevino Listán Negro 2022: Elegant and fresh with juicy fruit, achieving a score of 93/100.
- Taginaste Can 2024: Structurally sound with noticeable oak, rated 90/100.
- Envinate Benje Tinto 2023: Focused and bright with complex flavors, scoring 94/100.
- Bodega El Lomo Listán Negro 2024: Supple and juicy with a stylish finish, rated 93/100.
The tasting at the Island Wines Summit showcases the diversity and quality of Tenerife’s wine offerings, highlighting the unique characteristics of each appellation on the island.