In the words of Ferran Centelles (JancisRobinson.com), “Tamerán is on its way to becoming a cult bodega”.
The winery, based in San Bartolomé de Tirajana in Gran Canaria, is a collaboration between ex-Manchester City footballer David Silva and acclaimed winemaker Jonathan Garcia Lima (of Ocampo and Suertes del Marqués). The pair, both Canary Island natives, met after David tasted Jonatan’s Tenerife wines while living in Manchester. Impressed, he messaged Jonathan to congratulate him, and they quickly bonded over their island roots and love of great wine.
The 2024 Vijariego Blanco from Bodegas Tamerán is elegant and expressive, with lifted aromas of lime blossom, green apple, and crushed herbs. On the palate, it reveals a tropical core, packed with lychee, red apple, and grapefruit, supported by a fine mineral edge and vibrant acidity. The wine’s textural depth makes it an ideal match for East Asian cuisine, offering a distinctive balance of freshness, fruit, and finesse.
