2024 Envínate Vinos Atlantico Blanco "Benje", Canary Islands, SpainABOUT THIS WINE Sourced from high altitude vineyards on the slopes of Tenerife, "Benje" Blanco is crafted primarily from Listn Blanco (Palomino), grown in volcanic soils that impart a distinctive mineral character. Made with minimal intervention, including native yeast fermentation and aging in neutral vessels, this wine captures the raw energy and Atlantic influence of the Canary Islands. It is a pure and compelling expression of place, balancing

Following a pneumatic pressing

The wine opens with aromas of citrus

the highest in the Vinea Wachau system

the winery continues a family tradition of grape growing and winemaking dating back to the 1930s

which have all been aged together in 500L barrels

after a degree in oenology and viticulture

The wines are all top examples of this most sacred of Chardonnay terroirs

Wonderfully versatile at the table

90 year old vines in slate and granite soils

The most significant dry spell lasted from April 18th to July 23rd

we have to choose a style without underestimate the entire and even a little bit rustic character which corresponds to the wines from Pommard when they are young

Sourced from the legendary Bonnes-Mares Grand Cru vineyard