If you are interested in this Canary Islands wine, it’s probably because you have the spirit of adventure coursing through your veins and were curious to know more and had to do some research to find it. After all, it’s hardly ‘click bait’ is it?! So, thank you for tracking it down of your own accord. I’m assuming you are already favourably pre-disposed towards these volcanic Tenerife wines, so we’re going to do away with all the caveats and disclaimers about high acidity and smoky minerals and light alcohol, because those are really for people who have been weaned on Chilean Merlot. This is a haunting expression of Listan Negro, dramatically aromatic with the scent of wet raspberries, glossy blackcurrants and the wispy smoke of cooled lava. It’s light and refreshing and can be drunk slightly chilled. 12.5% alc. Drink now-2026.

Press review:

The Wine Advocate: “This year they merged the 7 Fuentes and 7 Fuentes El Lance into a single cuvée of Listán Negro and 5% Castellana Negra, so it has grapes from more vineyards, 30 different ones. It fermented with 20% full clusters in concrete with indigenous yeasts and matured for 11 months, 50% in concrete and 50% in used 500-litre oak barrels; then it was blended and kept in stainless steel for a further eight months. It has 12.5% alcohol and good acidity and freshness. This is quite approachable and less reductive and at the same time fresher. They have been working to increase the pH of the soil to get less reduction in the wines; each year as the soils are healthier, there is less reduction in the wines. Drink now-2029.” 93+ points

JancisRobinson.com: “Smudgy bricky red. Light note of smoky/peppery reduction but, says winemaker/owner Jonatan García Marques, this flavour is less prominent each year as he adds lime to the soil to reduce the stress on the vines. Beautifully fragrant with non-sweet red fruit. Tangy with a touch of something that reminds me of clementine skin. Bone dry, chalky-dry but so vibrant and full of energy. Some leafy notes from higher-yield parcels but very little whole bunch in this vintage. Opens up to a subtle floral note as the smokiness blows off. Mouth-wateringly fresh and juicy with fine, dry texture and that smoky note back on the finish. The tannins are deceptively firm, wrapped around the smoky wild fruit. (JH). Drink now-2030.” 16.5 points