Presas Ocampo Tenerife Vidueno Blanco 2023

Presas Ocampo Tenerife Vidueno Blanco 

Region: Tacoronte Acentejo, Tenerife, Spain

Vintage: 2023

Bottle size: 75cl

Grape: 50% Malvasia, 25% Marmajuelo, 13% Albillo Criollo, 12% Listán Blanco

ABV: 13%

Vibrant aromas of ripe white stone fruits and citrus peel are complemented by delicate floral notes and hints of fennel on the nose. The palate delivers impressive freshness and creamy texture, tempered by saline nuances, typical of these volcanic soils.

Grown on ungrafted (pie franco) vines along west-facing volcanic terraces in the lower Tacoronte region, these indigenous white varieties thrive in ancient soils that offer exceptional mineral complexity and natural drainage. Trained using the Cordon Royat system, the vines benefit from optimal sun exposure and the cooling influence of the Atlantic, creating ideal conditions for site-expressive wines.

The grapes were harvested by hand and carefully transported in 18-kilogram boxes to preserve fruit integrity. At the winery, bunches underwent a rigorous second selection before gentle pneumatic pressing. Alcoholic fermentation took place with indigenous yeasts in Austrian oak vessels, a mix of 1,500-litre foudres and 500-litre barrels. Following fermentation, the wine remained on its lees for 10 months, developing complexity and creamy texture.

Ocampo is the new Tenerife project from Jonatan García Lima, the winemaker behind two of the Canary Islands’ most respected estates: Bodegas Tamerán and Suertes del Marqués. Jonatan is a leading light and part of a new generation of Canarian winemakers preserving the islands’ rich heritage of ancient vineyards, indigenous varieties and traditional practices.