Bermejo, Lanzarote DO (Canary Islands, Spain) Diego Seco 2021

 This beautiful white wine comes from Lanzarote, the fourth largest and easternmost island of the seven Canary Islands located just under 75 miles from the western Africa coast.  It is made from Diego, which according to Jancis Robinson, et. al. in Wine Grapes, is a synonym for Vijariego, a white grape, most likely from Spain’s Andalucía region.  The grape is thought to have been introduced to the Canary Islands at the end of the fifteenth century or early sixteenth century.  It has a distinctive saline quality mingling with Meyer lemon, green apple aromas and flavors.  It is elegant and supple with crisp acidity that will complement grilled shrimp or baked halibut.