Case of Ignios Origenes Baboso Negro 2020 | $121.0 per bottle

This 2018 Ignios Orígenes Baboso Negro is a profound testament to the volcanic terroir and the vision of Borja Pérez, who champions the rare indigenous grapes of the Canary Islands. The wine, a focused expression of the Baboso Negro (known on the mainland as Alfrocheiro Preto), originates from a variety Pérez was determined to resurrect, despite its scant plantings across the islands.

It presents an immediately characterful and original aromatic profile. The initial impression is highly structured and complex, featuring notes of rich beeswax and sweet honeycomb that meld with delicate dry rose petals and fresh raspberry leaf. As it opens, the subtle minerality sharpens, resolving into an acute, lightly smoky black tea essence.

On the palate, it delivers pungent, fresh, and unexpected flavors, where a slightly rustic frame of dusty tannins gives way to a vibrant, almost citrusy lift of blood orange. This is a powerful, yet elegant, red wine that clearly speaks of its singular, isolated island origin.

Grape Variety: Baboso Negro (Identical to Alfrocheiro Preto in Portugal)

Context: A rare project dedicated to a grape with extremely limited planting—fewer than 10 hectares exist in the Canary Islands.