PURO ROFE
Lanzarote
Canary Islands
Puro Rofe, founded by Rayco Fernandez and Silvia Viot in 2017, is a winery based in Lanzarote, Spain. Their vision was to create wines that reflect the unique and surreal landscapes of the island. They began their journey with a small harvest of Malvasia Volcânica grapes from La Geria, and this marked the birth of Puro Rofe.
Over the years, Puro Rofe expanded its range of wines and started sourcing grapes from various local growers. However, they remained committed to their core principles of producing terroir-driven, artisanal wines from vineyards that practice sustainable dry farming methods.
The majority of the vines are grown in the traditional 'rofes' of Lanzarote, which are holes carved in the island's volcanic ash. These rofes provide the plants with protection from strong winds while allowing the vines to delve deeper in search of scarce water and nutrients. The breathtaking landscape is a result of laborious manual work. Yields are minimal, but the wines compensate with power and complexity.
The winemaking process is straightforward. Grapes are processed in a traditional vertical press and spontaneously fermented with indigenous yeasts. The wines are unfiltered and unfined. Occasional sulfur is used, but only in lesser vintages and exclusively at bottling.
Rofe Blanco
Vintage 2021
Style White
Region Lanzarote, Canary Islands
Varieties Malvasia Volcânica, Diego, Listán Blanco
ABV 12.5%
Soils Clay, Sand, Volcanic Gravel
Farming Organic
Winemaking Grapes comes from a number of plots planted at 100-year old vines in different areas of the island. Each parcel is harvested separately according to its maturity. Generally harvest start with the Malvasia, followed by Diego and Listán. Vinifications take place in a combination of stainless steel, barrels and sherry butts. After fermentation the wines are blended and aged in barrels and oak casks for 8 months.
Tasting Note Elegant citrus, a hint of struck match, wet stones and salty finish. Bright and precise, yet concentrated.
Tilama
Vintage 2021
Style White
Region Lanzarote, Canary Islands
Varieties Malvasia Volcânica
ABV 13%
Soils Calcareous Clay, Volcanic Gravel
Farming Organic
Winemaking Malvasia sourced exclusively from the Tinajo municipality, showing strong marine influence due to the vineyard’s proximity to the coast. Fruit is direct pressed and feeds into stainless steel where it ferments and completes malolactic. Aged over 8 months in French oak barrels and tank.
Tasting Note Succulent white pears, stone fruit and a saline intensity. Wonderful minerality, but definitely more of a fruit focus in this cuvée. Soft juicy texture.
Chupadero
Vintage 2021
Style White
Region Lanzarote, Canary Islands
Varieties Listán Blanco
ABV 12.5%
Soils Calcareous Clay, Volcanic Gravel
Farming Organic
Winemaking ‘Chupadero’ represents the area of La Geria where viticulture is deeply rooted in the traditions of the island and the Listán Blanco is planted in deep holes dug through the volcanic ash. Direct press is followed by a short débourbage, before the wines transfers to used barrels where it ferments and goes through malolactic conversion. Aged for 8 months in barrel and bottled without any filtration nor fining. Production is capped at 582 bottles in 2021.
Tasting Note Fresh tangerine, white pear, nice mouthwatering concentration.
Muñique
Vintage 2021
Style Red
Region Lanzarote, Canary Islands
Varieties Listán Negro
ABV 12%
Soils Volcanic Ash, Sand
Farming Organic
Winemaking Grapes are fully de-stemmed and undergo a long but gentle maceration for nearly two months in Spanish amphorae (Tinajas). Once fermentations are completed the wine is racked once before returning to the same tinajas where it ages for 8 months until bottling.
Tasting Note Smokey redcurrant, dried sage, roasted orange, more grip and more herbal notes on the palate. Super savoury and intense.