Spanish Wines

[KarlK]

Hi folks,

Need a little help here. I am looking for any RED Canary Island wine, preferably from the largest of the Canary Islands: Tenerife.

I hoping one of these is available in the States. Is there a "Tenerife" wine available in the states?

Thanks,

KarlK

[Brian Murdock]

My initial reaction is that you are going to be hard pressed to find one, unfortunately. Canary Island wines are not easy to find outside of the Canary Islands (not even mainland Spain), let alone the U.S. I can't think of a place off the top of my head, but if I come up with something, I'll update you.

As for a red wine, that makes it even tougher, since the Canary Islands tend to distinguish themselves for their white white (both dry and sweet). Your best bet will probably come from a region in the north of Tenerife called D.O. Tacoronte-Acentejo, which specializes in reds made from a grape called Listán Negro (often blended with another called Negramoll).

I'll keep an eye out.

Edited October 6, 2006 by Brian Murdock (log)

[Brian Murdock]

Still haven't come up with anything reliable, so my next suggestion is that you try contacting two of the most important wineries there. They have some of the greatest presence outside of the Canaries, which isn't saying much, but they may be your best bet, if at all.

One is Bodegas Insulares:

Bodegas Insulares de Tenerife

or

Bodegas Monje

Good luck!