{"title":"Borja Pérez | Tenerife","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: start;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Borja_Perez_Vineyards.jpg?v=1756548112\" alt=\"Borja Pérez Vineyards in Tenerife\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"2\"\u003eBorja Pérez has firmly established himself as a leading light in the Canary Island wine scene, breathing new life into the dramatic landscape of Tenerife's north-west coast. After stepping away from a career as a racing car mechanic to take over his family's historic estate, he made the pivotal decision to stop selling off the harvest and start bottling his own expressions. His focus centers on resurrecting ancient, ungrafted vineyards and championing traditional local grape varieties like \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"2\" data-index-in-node=\"503\"\u003eListán Blanco, Listán Negro, and Marmajuelo\u003c\/b\u003e. This tireless dedication to the land has earned him a stellar reputation as one of the most talented viticulturists on the island.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eThe estate is situated within the unique Ycoden-Daute-Isora appellation, where vineyards are shaped by intense volcanic soils and a demanding maritime climate. Plots cascade from low coastal slopes up to striking elevations of 1,400 metres, heavily influenced by the cool, humid winds of the Atlantic Ocean. This constant coastal airflow allows the grapes to ripen slowly, preserving a vibrant, crisp acidity that balances the natural power of the volcanic terroir.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eIn the winery, the approach is entirely hands-off, allowing the rugged character of Tenerife to speak clearly in the glass. The white wines are remarkably savory and mineral-driven with a distinct, smoky complexity reminiscent of premium Burgundy, while the reds offer wild, peppery notes of mountain thyme and deep fruit. By using only large, neutral French oak barrels, the wines age gracefully without ever being overpowered by oak flavors, resulting in an authentic, high-energy collection perfect for everyday drinkers looking for something truly extraordinary.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"borja-perez-artifice-listan-blanco","title":"Borja Pérez 'Artífice' Listán Blanco 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Borja Pérez Artífice Listán Blanco is a dry, single-varietal white wine made from 100% Listán Blanco grapes grown on several areas across the island of Tenerife in the Canary Islands, under the D.O. Ycoden-Daute-Isora appellation. Produced with minimal intervention to showcase the native Listán Blanco grape and the unique soil from which it grows the wine is fermented in 500 litre barrels and aged for one year. The volcanic-terroir lends vibrancy, mineral notes and complexity to the wine which displays subtle aromas of stone fruits, herbs, and smoky nuances with a fresh, saline finish. [#intro]Minimal intervention perfectly showcases the Listán Blanco grape \u0026amp; the unique volcanic-terroir of Tenerife...[\/intro]\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Borja Pérez","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56835527377277,"sku":"A22BORJAPEREZARTIFICEBLANCO-1","price":28.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/ListanBlancoBT.jpg?v=1757057445"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/collections\/Borja_Perez.jpg?v=1756548211","url":"https:\/\/hic.wine\/collections\/borja-perez.oembed","provider":"Hic!","version":"1.0","type":"link"}