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El Grifo Orange Wine Moscatel

El Grifo Orange Wine Moscatel

An orange wine with a volcanic soul
Natural
El Grifo Orange Wine Moscatel
75 cl.
2024
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Details
13.50%
Alcohol 13.50%
Canary Islands
Production area Canary Islands
D.O. Lanzarote
Designation of Origin D.O. Lanzarote
El Grifo
Winery El Grifo
Other sparkling wines, Wine
100% Moscatel
Varieties 100% Moscatel
10.0
Service 10.0
75 cl.
Volume 75 cl.

Electronic label

Tasting notes El Grifo Orange Wine Moscatel 2024

Orange wine Skin Contact Natural.

El Grifo Orange Wine Moscatel 2024 captivates with a striking amber-yellow hue, a result of its extended skin contact. On the nose, it offers an intense aromatic experience, with prominent floral notes such as orange blossom and rose, alongside aromas of candied ripe fruits, all characteristic attributes of a wine of this nature. On the palate, it provides a creamy entry with a slight final astringency, marked by oxidative contact and its distinctively volcanic character, imparting notable salinity and minerality. The fresh and light profile, combined with its aromatic complexity, makes it recommended for those seeking to explore unique profiles of skin-macerated wines.
Style El Grifo Orange Wine Moscatel
Young
Barrel
Light
Body
Less aromatic
Very aromatic
Pairing
White meats, Foie-gras

About El Grifo Orange Wine Moscatel

Volcanic eruptions must be one of the most powerful and fascinating natural phenomena on earth. Magma, gases and other materials are expelled from under the Earth’s surface through the mouth of a volcano, having a serious impact on the land. On the island of Lanzarote (Canary Islands) between 1970 and 1976, a series of eruptions of the Timanfaya volcano drastically transformed the landscape and the local people had to adapt to these new conditions. This is why today this island’s cultivation method is completely unique. Local farmers plant the vines in deep holes called “chabocos” and then build semicircular stone walls to protect them from the wind and capture moisture. El Grifo, the oldest winery in the Canary Islands, has integrated this cultivation method and, working with pre-phylloxera vines, they produce new and original wines without losing the soul of the region.

El Grifo Orange Wine Moscatel, an orange wine made with Muscat of Alexandria, the island’s star variety grown on ungrafted, centuries-old chabocos, starts out as a great harvesting experience. The grapes are harvested by hand and the bunches are taken to the winery the same day in 18-20 kg boxes and stored in a climate-controlled chamber. The next day the grapes are carefully destemmed and fermentation begins with the skins. Three months later, they are pressed to make an extremely natural orange wine that is unfiltered, unclarified and with no added sulphites.

Orange, natural and complex, El Grifo Orange Wine Moscatel is a wine with a uniqueness that comes from more than just the winemaking process. As well as being macerated as a red wine, the variety and the volcanic area the grapes grow in make it unique.
 

2024 El Grifo Orange Wine Moscatel 2024 captivates with a striking amber-yellow hue, a result of its extended skin contact. On the nose, it offers an intense aromatic experience, with prominent floral notes such as orange blossom and rose, alongside aromas of candied ripe fruits, all characteristic attributes of a wine of this nature. On the palate, it provides a creamy entry with a slight final astringency, marked by oxidative contact and its distinctively volcanic character, imparting notable salinity and minerality. The fresh and light profile, combined with its aromatic complexity, makes it recommended for those seeking to explore unique profiles of skin-macerated wines.
2023 El Grifo Orange Wine Moscatel 2023 boasts an enticing amber-yellow hue, a clear indication of its extended skin contact. Upon bringing it to the nose, intense aromas of orange blossom and roses are unleashed, revealing the full character of the Moscatel grape. On the palate, it enters with a silky texture, offering pronounced astringency that melds with a saline and mineral finish, reflecting the distinctive volcanic character of Lanzarote island. This wine is an excellent choice for those seeking to explore wines with a complex aromatic profile and a genuine connection to their land of origin.
2022
El Grifo Orange Wine Moscatel 2022 exhibits an alluring amber hue, a consequence of its skin contact. On the nose, it unveils intense floral aromas such as orange blossom and roses, complemented by notes of candied fruit. On the palate, its complexity is revealed with a luscious entry, followed by a refreshing crispness and a finish that offers a slightly astringent texture and a subtle saline touch.
 
2021

El Grifo Orange Wine Moscatel 2021 is a wine with a beautiful amber colour, due to the contact with the skins. On the nose it offers intense aromas where the floral side stands out (orange blossom, roses) accompanied by notes of candied fruit. The palate reveals its pleasant complexity through an unctuous entrance, a fresh mid-palate and a finish that gives it a certain astringent texture and a subtly saline nuance.
2019

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  • We send it to Liechtenstein with Planzer to your home
  • The shipment for 3 bottles is €14.95 with Planzer.
  • For orders over €161.91 shipping is free with Planzer.
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