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Bien de Altura Gran Canaria Tinto Ikewen 2023

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Ikewen means "origin" in both Berber and the Guanche language of the pre-Hispanic Canary Islanders, and it is Carmelo Peña Santana's most complete wine — a blend of seven own-rooted parcels scattered across the northeast of Gran Canaria between 1,100 and 1,460 meters. It is roughly 85% Listán Negro filled out with rarities that barely exist anywhere else: Listán Prieto, Tintilla and Vijariego, all growing on their own roots in orange volcanic sand, silt and clay on some genuinely alarming slopes. Where his single-parcel bottlings each argue a point, this one is the balanced statement of the estate: whole-bunch fermented for five weeks in steel with nothing but hand cap-management, then a year of rest in mostly steel with a small share in older French barrels, unfined and unfiltered. Peña Santana founded the estate in 2017 after time abroad with Dirk Niepoort, and the vines here average forty years old, with some vines more than a century old. Serve it cool — this is a mountain red, not a warm-climate one.

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  • Nationwide Access: Flat-rate shipping available to most U.S. states with delivery in 3-5 business days.
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  • Provenance Assured: All wines are maintained in climate-controlled conditions at our shop until the moment of dispatch.

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  • If the wine is less than 10 years old and it is corked, you may return it to us for a full refund or exchange within 60 days of purchase. You must show us proof of purchase. We understand that you may not live near a shop and that it is difficult to ship open bottles of wine to us, so if there's any problem feel free to Contact Us and we'll work it out.
  • For wines older than 10 years, the consumer bears the risk of a faulty cork, but we accept returns of older bottles if the wine is faulty as a result of improper storage. Please come by the store or Contact Us if there is a problem.
  • We may, at our discretion and to the extent permitted by law, accept returns of unopened wines within 30 days of purchase if they were properly stored by the purchaser, subject to a 15% re-stocking fee.

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Robert Parker

95 points

"The 2023 Ikewen Tinto comes from different vineyards in the village of San Mateo, vinified and matured mostly in stainless steel, and it always has an herbal freshness. It has a bright ruby color and a perfumed nose, floral and spicy, with the fine smokiness from the volcanic soils. It has good depth and grip, with a gentle palate that is elegant, balance and nuanced, with energy and a mineral, tasty finish. This is approachable and ready from early on, but it should also age well in bottle. It has 12% alcohol and a pH of 3.6, in-line with the 2022. 10,000 bottles produced. It was bottled in August 2024." —Luis Gutiérrez

More about Bien de Altura

Wine Details

  • Grape Variety

    Listan Negro , Red Blend

  • Vintage

    2023

  • Size

    750ml

  • Farming Practice

    Organic

  • Style

    Earthy

  • Sweetness

    Dry

  • Body

    Light Bodied

Flatiron's Take

From the Importer

Tasting Notes & Food Pairings

Perfect Pairings

Grilled sardines or mackerel, pork loin with mojo rojo, goat stew, or a plate of Canarian cheeses with salted potatoes. Its acidity also makes it a genuinely good match for tomato-based dishes.

Tasting Profile

Red cherry and pomegranate with dried herbs, black pepper and a distinct volcanic smokiness. Medium-light body, lively acidity, fine grainy tannins, and a long, salty, savory finish. Fresh and energetic rather than rich.