Why
An underwater winery
In the Canary Islands, multiple ocean currents coexist, giving rise to the upwelling of cold waters from the seabed. These currents and cold temperatures create magical conditions in its waters, and that is where Nautilus has undertaken this beautiful project that unites the volcanic land of the island with the vibrant Atlantic Ocean.
The wine is made from the volcanic Malvasía grape, the most characteristic product of the island of Lanzarote. A dry white wine with unique characteristics in the world.
The origin
La Geria
Lanzarote is a unique place in the world. A place where farmers have known how to transform the ashes of the volcano into a fertile field for growing vineyards. A landscape where a singular and unique grape is grown, the volcanic malvasía that produces the indisputable wines of Lanzarote.
The grapes are grown in excavated holes called socos in the black volcanic ash called picón, and they are protected with small semicircular walls of volcanic stone that shelter the plant from the sun and the constant wind. The volcanic stone retains the moisture of the earth, vital given the scarcity of water on the island.
Underwater aging
Underwater aging consists of submerging the wine in the ocean, where it ages adopting unique organoleptic characteristics.
Constant temperature with very few variations, better than traditional underground cellars.
100% humidity.
The movement of the sea with its currents and tides considerably affects underwater wines.
Anaerobic environment with lower presence of oxygen and oxidation, as well as reduction of light and noise.
Underwater pressure seems to be one of the relevant factors.
Underwater Volcanic Malvasía
Tasting sheet
Sight
Bright yellow, fine greenish touch and golden flashes.
Aroma
Complex, intense perfumed, soft and floral alcoholic. Mature fruit, subtly spicy.
Palate
Unctuous, balanced acidity with a semi-dry end, persistent, well structured, mineral, clean and pleasant retro taste.