and geology create wines that are unparalleled in the world of wine
marked by lift and energy
the structure is defined by an austere
and the Chave family is one of its most important caretakers
imbuing the wine with vibrant acidity and remarkable balance
2022 Carmelo Pena Santana, Bien de Altura, Gran Canaria, Agan Grape_Vespolina and geology create wines thatCarmelo, a Gran Canaria native, was fortunate to gain access to several single vineyards planted to own rooted vines. After spending time working with Dirk Niepoort, he returned home to craft wines that speak to the distinctive character of Gran Canaria, one of the lesser known islands in the Canary archipelago. Three of his single site bottlingsTidao, Agan, and Sansofiundergo a five week, whole bunch fermentation and maceration in open top 500L