2023 Tenerife Vijariego Negro, Ocampo

• Style: Mineral-driven volcanic red
• Taste: Ripe red fruits, toasted caramel, delicate spice, whisper of smoke
• Food: Roasted lamb, grilled game, Spanish charcuterie
• Occasion: Sunday Lunch; Date Night
• Serve: 16–18°C, decant 20 mins
• ABV: 12%

In the Glass — Tasting Notes

Striking mineral definition anchors this wine from the first sip. Look for ripe red-fruit character layered with toasted caramel and delicate spice, all underpinned by a whisper of smoke that traces back to Tenerife's volcanic soils. The supple, mature tannic frame speaks to winemaker precision balanced with respect for tradition—bone-dry at 12% ABV, this is a wine built for the table.

The Winery — Ocampo

Jonatan García Lima, architect of two of the Canary Islands' most respected estates, has launched Ocampo as his statement on preserving indigenous vineyards and heritage practices. Working with ungrafted, organically farmed fruit from Tacoronte-Acentejo alongside estate plantings of Malvasía Volcánica, Marmajuelo, Albillo Criollo and Vijariego Negro, Jonatan oversees a project shaped by Francisco Álvarez's meticulous day-to-day vineyard work. The 2023 vintage emerged from warmer-than-average temperatures and sparse rainfall that concentrated flavours while Atlantic influence maintained freshness. Hand-harvested fruit was split between whole-bunch and destemmed portions, fermented with indigenous yeasts in concrete, then aged a year in Austrian oak—a measured choice that builds depth without overwhelming the wine's mineral spine.

At Your Table — Food Pairing & Serving

This is the sort of red that rewards a roasted lamb dinner or grilled game as much as it rewards sitting with simply prepared Spanish charcuterie. At 12% ABV with a pH of 3.62, it's lithe and food-friendly—perfect for a leisurely Sunday lunch or intimate evening. One of the finest expressions of Canarian indigenous varieties, it sits proudly alongside our Spain selection, where small producers are rewriting the story of what's possible beyond obvious names. Explore more of our Canary Islands range and our collection of Full Bodied Red Wine options to discover the new generation of Canarian winemaking.