Hacienda de Acentejo

Wine from northern Tenerife

Hacienda de Acentejo is a winery and vineyard in La Victoria de Acentejo, in northern Tenerife. It has produced wines under the Tacoronte-Acentejo designation of origin for more than 80 years, using local varieties such as Listán Negro, Negramoll, Listán Blanco de Canarias, and Tintilla.

Wines

• Barrel-aged red: A blend of 95% Listán Negro and 5% Negramoll, with a dark cherry color, forest-fruit aromas, and toasted and vanilla notes. The suggested serving temperature is 17°C; suggested pairings include meat, game, aged cheese, and cured meats.
• Young red: The same grape blend, described as intense and balanced. The suggested serving temperature is 15°C, with cured meats, dry cheeses, and meat.
• White: Made entirely from Listán Blanco de Canarias. It is dry and fresh, with fennel, anise, and herbal aromas. The suggested serving temperature is 6–7°C, alongside appetizers, seafood, foie gras, and pâtés.
• Fruity white: A blend of 90% Listán Negro from lower-lying vineyards at an altitude of 400 meters and 10% Listán Blanco. It is lightly sweet and fresh, with a suggested serving temperature of 6–7°C.
• Serventía barrel-aged red: Similar in profile to the barrel-aged red, with toasted and spicy notes.

Awards

The winery has won awards in regional and international competitions. Its barrel-aged red received a gold medal at the official Agrocanarias competition in 2024 and a grand gold medal in 2021. It also won first and second prizes in the Villa de La Orotava wine competition, including best barrel-aged Listán red in 2023 and best young red in 2021 and 2011. Other distinctions include bronze medals at the Regional Bottled Wines of the Canary Islands competition. Its Serventía 2023 and Listán Negro 2023 wines entered the 2024 Mondial des Vins Extrêmes competition.

Location and contact

Address: Calle Pérez Díaz 44A, 38380 La Victoria de Acentejo, Santa Cruz de Tenerife. Phone: +34 650 974 598. Email: jjgutierrez@haciendadeacentejo.com. The winery operates under the Tacoronte-Acentejo designation of origin.