Rebirth and Resilience — Heroic Viticulture in Spain’s Canary Islands
In his book “The New Vignerons,” the Spanish wine critic Luis Gutiérrez writes that it was Santana who started the wine revolution in the Canary Islands, “[waking] it up from its dormant state.” He also credits Envínate in laying the foundation for a new Spanish wine scene, one that champions old vines and authentic identity. But all of this comes with a shift in mentality, Santana explains. It’s not just about soils and sites, it’s also about sustaining a community. “We need to support the people who work with us, to ensure that they have decent and dignified work,” he says. .