It is a naturally sweet wine that has rested for three months in French oak barrels, acquiring the aroma and elegance of high-end wines.
The sweet wine Señorío de Agüimes corresponding to the 2021 harvest continues to collect awards and recognitions. If a month ago it was awarded in the National Young Wine Competition organized by the Spanish Union of Tasters, now it has been distinguished with the special mention for the best sweet wine from Gran Canaria, in the 26th edition of the Insular Wine Tasting, held on June 15 to 17 and whose results were made public this Wednesday.
The gold medals of the contest went to the wines Vega de Acusa, from Bodega Ventura (Santa Brígida), in the young red category, and Agala Altitud 1318, from Bodega Bentayga (Tejeda), in the young dry white and white category. fermented in barrel. The silver medals went to Aya (Valsequillo) and Los Berrazales (Agaete), in red and white respectively. The bronze ones went to Rincón de Tenteniguada (Santa Brígida) and Las Tirajanas Barrica (San Bartolomé de Tirajana). The award for best image and presentation was awarded to Lava (Santa Brígida).
This 26th edition of the Insular Wine Tasting had the participation of 15 wineries belonging to the Regulatory Council of the Denomination of Origin of Gran Canaria, which contributed 34 different references: 21 reds, 10 whites and 3 sweets. The jury was made up of 14 approved professional tasters. In total, 6.400 euros in prizes were distributed to the different award-winning wineries.
With a production limited to 250 liters, the sweet wine from Señorío de Agüimes was bottled this spring for the first time in eleven years. It is a naturally sweet wine, made with the 2021 harvest of the native varieties Muscat of Alexandria (80%), Malvasía volcanica (15%) and Listan Blanca (5%). It has rested for three months in a French oak barrel, which in large wineries is reserved for high-end wines, giving it the characteristic aroma and elegance of the wood. In the visual phase it stands out for its clarity and the intensity of its golden color. In the olfactory phase it is fine and intense, with primary floral, fruity and nutty aromas. With an intense body and flavor, it has an alcoholic level of 13%.
The Gran Canaria Island Wine Tasting has been held every year since 1996 with the aim of enhancing the quality of the wines through their organoleptic evaluation. In addition to selecting the best wines from the designation of origin, making local wines more attractive in the eyes of consumers, the event contributes to promoting the wine sector of Gran Canaria and helps to value the effort made by the winegrowers and winemakers of the region. island.