COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Albariño
PRODUCER
Bodegas Albamar
REGION
Galicia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Albamar Albariño is the flagship wine from Bodegas Albamar, a family-owned winery in the Rías Baixas region of Galicia, Spain. Managed by Xurxo Alba, the winery's name reflects the significant influence of the Atlantic Ocean on its vineyards and wines. The estate has a multi-generational history of Albariño cultivation, with Xurxo Alba bringing his enological expertise to the family legacy. The wine is produced from grapes grown in various plots, primarily on sandy soils with some granite influence, and the winery emphasizes minimal intervention winemaking to showcase the terroir.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€25
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
10-12°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The winery name 'Albamar' means 'Alba Sea'.
Fact 02
Vines are over 25 years old.
Fact 03
Minimal intervention winemaking is a core philosophy.
Fact 04
Xurxo Alba studied enology before taking over the family estate.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The 2023 Albamar Albariño is produced from hand-harvested Albariño grapes. Fermentation occurs primarily in stainless steel vats, utilizing native yeasts, with potential fermentation in neutral oak foudres for certain components. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes aging for approximately 5-8 months on its lees in stainless steel tanks, with some neutral oak usage. The winery is increasingly adopting sustainable and organic farming practices.
