stacked into old stone terraces
down the road from La Morra—a place where Nebbiolo doesn’t just grow
that’s almost exactly what’s happening
the zone where the wine earned its reputation in the first place
Wines with real Napa density and fruit
Bodega Hermanos Mesa, Locartas Blanco, Canary Islands, Spain 2023 Capacity:750ml stacked into old stone terracesWhat is it about white wines from the Canary Islands? Perhaps it's the Atlantic winds, the volcanic slopes climbing abruptly toward the clouds, or is it the remarkable survival of ancient viticultural traditions? Whatever the explanation, the islands finest white wines possess an intrigue and style that is unmistakably their own: intensely saline, smoky, citrus laced, and alive with volcanic energy. Today's 2023 Locartas from Bodega Hermanos Mesa is a