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Piedra Fluida Bodega Millions of years ago The Earth rises up from the depths Millions of years ago, silence was broken by intense explosions and bursting bubbles as the Earth roared fiercely. The depths of the Atlantic shook with volcanic activity as the flowing lava created new landscapes. This marked the beginning of the westernmost part of Europe: the Canary Islands. For centuries, volcanic eruptions have trans- formed landscapes across the planet, leaving behind ashen, majestic and captivating beau- ty. These volcanic soils currently represent only 1% of the Earth’s surface. The energy released by the eruptions resulted in the Canary Islands archipelago and its tremendously rich and complex earth. The lava and ash accumulated since the Tertiary Period have given the wines made in this land a complex character with fresh and persistent flavours. Ex- ceptional wines with a limited production that hide the secrets of the depths of the Earth. Millions of years ago Piedra Fluida Bodega What lava creates Life reaches Tenerife Island Layer upon layer of hardened lava, ris- ing as high as 3,718 metres, gave life to Tenerife Island and its crown, Mount Teide. The fruit used to make our wines orig- inated under the shade of this volca- no that has erupted 13 times over the past 2,000 years and remains active. It gives unique features to the soil (po- rosity, water absorption and nutrients), affecting the vines and consequently the wines made from them. This unique landscape is home to Piedra Fluida Winery, a reflection of this fiery earth. Its geographic location and volcanic origin determine the complexity and structure of these vineyards, the colour hues and the aroma of the fruit. The impact of microclimates on crops gives each wine certain characteristics and a unique expression that can vary by distances as short as a few kilometres. What lava creates Piedra Fluida Bodega Grapes originating from fire Wine harvest heroes The roots of our vineyards can be traced back to fire, smoke and lava. Our unique local varieties, such as Listán Negro and Listán Blanco, offer different flavours. The singularity of this land en- abled these grape varieties to survive the phylloxera plague that devastated European vineyards in the 19th century. These pre-phylloxera vines exist in very few places around the world. The area from the peak to the slopes of Mount Teide is home to an ancient and rich wine culture that is today known as heroic vine-growing. The vines grow high above sea level on traditional or trellis systems along steep and narrow stretches of land where humans play the role of heroes on harvest days. Our winery’s philosophy melds with its surroundings through sustainable practic- es, traditional farming and nurtured soil. We combine innovation and modern approaches with sustainability and a traditional interpretation of wine. Grapes originating from fire Piedra Fluida Bodega Exceptional grapes and wines Piedra Fluida Winery Piedra Fluida Winery started out with the 2018 harvest, when it set up the facility, currently located in La Orotava, to process grapes from the vineyards it had been purchasing in the Santa Úrsula municipality since 2016. Felix Becker, the winery’s German owner, adores Tenerife and is firmly committed to the island’s heroic vine-growing approach with the aim of keeping alive the old vineyards and local varieties in order to make unique, limited-production wines. The winery has two production areas along northern Tenerife, 500 to 600 metres above sea level, that are meticulously looked after to extract the best fruit. Becker continues to explore the island in search of old, singular vineyards in order to expand his production efforts. Exceptional grapes and wines Piedra Fluida Bodega Lord of Wines Gabriel Morales Francés - Oenologist Our winery expert Gabriel Morales advises us throughout the winemaking process, from the moment the grapes reach the facility and until the finished product is bottled. Morales (26 Septem- ber 1972, La Laguna) holds a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Engineering from the University of La Laguna (1997) and a master’s degree in Viticulture, Oenology and Wine Marketing from the Technical University of Madrid (1999). He has worked as an oenologist at vari- ous designation of origin wineries, including El Grifo Winery in Lanzarote, Sier- ra de Guara Winery in the Somontano D.O. (Huesca), Domínguez Cuarta Gen- eración Winery in Tacoronte-Acentejo, and the Hoyos de Bandama Winery and Finca Justus Frantz in Gran Canaria. He has also participated in harvests for the Peter Yealands Estate Winery in Marlborough (New Zealand). Morales owns a company specialised in winemaking projects (Dprovit) and advises a number of businesses, including Piedra Fluida Winery. Lord of Wines :: From left to right: Román Rodríguez - Vineyards Felix Becker - Owner Gabriel Morales - Oenologist Piedra Fluida Bodega The man behind the Piedra Fluida image Richard Fuchs, contemporary artist. Fuchs is a German artist born in 1972 and whose works have been on display in exhibitions and art galleries throughout the country. He is friends with Felix Becker and is equally in love with the island. He lends his talent to Piedra Fluida, creating unique designs that convey the singular features surrounding the wines that emerge from molten earth and ash. Inspired by the colours, aromas and history behind each wine, the artist comes up with ex- citing designs to decorate every bottle. The man behind the Piedra Fluida image Piedra Fluida Bodega Piedra Fluida Red Nature, tradition and effort A cherry-coloured wine with violet edges. Medium depth. It has a complex nose, with a combination of red fruit, bal- samic aromas, spices and a hint of smoke. In mouth, this wine is fresh, full-bodied and persistent, yet easy to drink. It will evolve accordingly in the bottle at least during the next six years. LISTÁN NEGRO 90%, LISTÁN BLANCO & TINTILLA 10%. Listán Negro is the traditional grape variety grown exten- sively throughout the region thanks to its rustic nature and adaptability to local vine-growing conditions. Its roots can be traced back to the Canary Islands, created from a cross between the Negramoll variety (of Portuguese origin) and Listán Blanco (of Andalusian origin). This grape variety with a medium growth cycle is suitable for young wines, but when grown in the appropriate region, it also becomes a perfect candidate for ageing. The resulting wines have a clear volcanic nature and a strong personality. Piedra Fluida Red Piedra Fluida Bodega Piedra Fluida White Nature, tradition and effort A complex wine with a straw-yellow colour, medium-high intensity aromas, and hints of orange blossom, rose, fen- nel, laurel and toasted bread, the latter due to being aged in barrels on lees. In mouth, this wine is fresh, balanced and perfectly acidic. It will evolve accordingly in the bottle at least during the next four years. ALBILLO CRIOLLO 80%, LISTÁN BLANCO 20%. Albillo Criollo, a traditional variety from the Canary Islands, is originally from the island of La Palma. Since it shares genes with the Verdello variety (possibly of Portuguese origin) and the Canary Islands Listán Blanco (of Andalusian origin), it could be a cross between the two. With a medium-short growth cycle, it ripens one or two weeks before the Listán Blanco variety. It reaches a medium degree of alcohol content, with high levels of total acidity. The resulting wines are fresh, complex and usually evolve well in the bottle. Due to its acidity and alcohol content, it adapts exceedingly well to fermentation or ageing in barrels. Piedra Fluida White Piedra Fluida Bodega Piedra fluida Rosado 2019 Nature, tradition and effort Listan Negro is the traditional variety widely cultiva- ted in the area, due to its rusticity and its good adap- tation to the conditions of viticulture in the region. It is a variety whose origin is in the Canary Islands ,the product of a cross between the negromoll variety (of Portuguese origin) and the Listan Blanco (of Andalu- sian origin). It is a medium cycle variety, suitable for young wines, but when grown in the right area it also has good aging capacity. It gives wines with a marked volcanic character, and with a lot of personality. LISTAN NEGRO 60%, LISTAN BLANCO 40%. Salmon pink wine, pale. On the nose it is a complex wine, with floral notes (pink, jasmine), some white fruit (pear) and strawberry, and light notes of bakery and spices (cinnamon). On the palate it is a very fresh and cheerful wine, with a lively and cheerful acidity that will make it evolve well in the bottle at least the next 2 years. Piedra fluida Rosado 2019 Piedra Fluida Bodega Piedra Fluida Bodega Bodega Piedra fluida Calle Pino Alto 67 - Finca Valladares E-38300 La Orotava Tenerife - Canary Islands - Spain (+34) 922 30 15 20 [email protected] www.piedrafluida.es.

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