Envínate

Winemakers Roberto Santana, Alfonso Torrente, Laura Ramos, and José Martínez, hailing from the Canary Islands, Galicia, Extremadura, and Almansa, met while studying oenology at Miguel Hernández University of Elche. After graduating in 2005, they formed a wine consultancy and later created Envínate, aiming to showcase the unique terroirs of Spain, especially those along the Atlantic coastline. Their shared passion was for the ancient vineyards of Ribeira Sacra, the Canary Islands, and Almansa. After university, each of them went to different regions of Spain to make wine with the same philosophy under the Envínate name.

Each member of Envínate brings a unique strength to the group, working together to create wines that authentically reflect their oceanic terroirs.

What makes Envínate special is their commitment to natural winemaking. This approach is consistent across all four of their winemaking locations. The team avoids chemicals entirely, hand-picks the grapes, foot-treads them, and ferments the wines exclusively with wild yeasts. With a focus on the Atlantic regions of Galicia’s Ribeira Sacra and the Canary Islands, Envínate has earned recognition for producing some of Spain’s most compelling and elegant wines.

Envinate 2020 Tasting Notes

Envínate means “wine yourself,” reflecting their belief in traditional farming and non-interventionist winemaking. They are now recognized as one of Spain’s most exciting producers. Their wines come from single vineyards or blends of specific plots. Though all wines are made on the small island of Tenerife, each one has a unique character that is worth discovering.

Currently, Envínate oversees four distinct projects: Lousas in Ribeira Sacra (managed by Alfonso Torrente), Táganan and Benje in Tenerife (managed by Roberto Santana), and Albahra in Almansa (run by Laura Ramos and José Martínez). Today, we are thrilled to introduce the wines from Tenerife, particularly from Táganan and Benje.

• Benje wines are a thrilling introduction to Envínate. From vineyards at 1,000 meters above sea level, both the red and white wines display a remarkable combination of wildness and precision.

• Táganan refers to an old, rugged vineyard plot in the northeast of Tenerife, perched on cliffs at an altitude of up to 500 meters. Planted with extremely old vines on complex volcanic soils, this wine offers incredible freshness and minerality.

• Margalagua is a steep, small vineyard parcel overlooking the Atlantic at 200 meters above sea level. The red wine made here is elegant, with floral notes and an extraordinary sense of place.

• Migan is a newer addition to the Envínate range. A 100% Listán Negro wine, it comes from four parcels in the Orovata Valley, where vines over 100 years old thrive on ungrafted roots. This wine is truly special, showing the region’s deep character.

• La Santa de Úrsula is also a recent release, now in its second year. It’s sourced from three plots of over 100-year-old vines at 600 meters altitude in the north of Tenerife, near Santa Úrsula. The wine is savory and herbal, layered with complexity.

• Finally, Palo Blanco is a white wine made from five different plots in the Los Realejos area, renowned for producing high-quality Listán Blanco (also known as Palomino). This white wine is incredibly focused and concentrated.