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Viña Frontera, Tradicional tinto 2010

8/12/2013

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Spending winter in the UK is often challenging as the weather can be miserable. Work permitting we pop over to the Canary islands for some winter sun. 

The first vines in el Hierro were planted by an Englishman, John Hill in 1526 to satisfy England's thirst for sweet fortified wine or "Canary sack". Most of the wine produced in El Hierro went to Central America, mainly Cuba and Venezuela.


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The Canaries never suffered the philoxera infection which devastated every other wine region in Europe. Canarian wine producers cultivate grape varieties which are now extinct in their places of provenance. This helps explaining why the "fortunate islands" have nine distinctly unique wine denominations/regions. DO El Hierro is one of them.

Viña Frontera Tradicional Tinto is produced by classic fermentation at 25C. With regards to grape varieties: 90% Listán negro, 10% Baboso negro/Vijariego negro/Negramol. 

Appearance: deep purple colour with compact rim width

Intensity: medium to high

Flavours: spice, liquorice, black pepper and dark fruit

Best enjoyed by itself or with red meats or hard cheese

99% of the production is consumed locally in the Canary islands. Almost impossible to get hold of it online. If you know where to get it from please share. In the meantime we will have to go back to the Canary Islands to try it.


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David
8/1/2014 09:39:39 pm

Ah, Hierro, my favorite Island! Though keep it quiet, the lack of tourism is part of its charm :-) Visited a few years back and loved the wines!

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    Luis Garcia studied Business Administration at Toledo University and Management Accountancy (CIMA) in London where he lives and works.

    In his spare time he is a passionate nature lover (vines and trees), enjoys making things (wine, olive oil) and helping Spanish people settle in London. 

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