Envinate Palo Blanco 2023

The grapes for the 2023 Palo Blanco were harvested earlier than ever, picked even earlier than the grapes from Taganana. It was a warm year, but the wine feels more like it's from a cool climate; it has a moderate 11.5% alcohol and is volcanic and less reductive than in previous years, fine-boned and sharp, with a vibrant palate, effervescent acidity (7.1 grams and a pH of 3.05) and a dry chalkiness that gives it salinity. It's approachable but should also age in bottle. 13,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in July 2024.

The 2023 Palo Blanco is Listán Blanco planted in cordón trenzado near Los Realejos, Tenerife. It aged in foudres and barrels. Slightly oxidative, this shows grated apple, linden and subtle floral notes. This is nervy, with very high, malic acidity and marked tension. It is austere for now but will gain layers with bottle age.