COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
100% Albariño
PRODUCER
Bodegas del Palacio de Fefiñanes
REGION
Galicia
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
Albariño de Fefiñanes 2020 is a historic wine from Bodegas del Palacio de Fefiñanes, a producer with roots in a 17th-century palace in Cambados, Galicia. This wine holds the distinction of being the first Albariño brand registered in the region in 1928, predating the official Rías Baixas Denominación de Origen. The grapes are sourced from the Val do Salnés sub-region, known for its granite soils and Atlantic influence, which contribute to the wine's characteristic profile. The 2020 vintage reflects the typical freshness and aromatic intensity of this renowned Spanish white wine.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€22
STYLE
Classic
When to drink
Passed
Ideal temperature
10-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The label design is a registered trademark dating back to 1928.
Fact 02
The winery is located in a historic 17th-century palace.
Fact 03
This was the first Albariño brand ever registered in Rías Baixas.
Fact 04
Grapes come from vines averaging over 40 years old.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
Albariño de Fefiñanes 2020 is crafted from 100% Albariño grapes sourced from partner growers in the Val do Salnés. The grapes are harvested in early September and then fermented at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks over two weeks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in stainless steel, remaining unoaked to preserve its fresh fruit profile and vibrant acidity. The wine is bottled in the first half of the following year. Production for the 2020 vintage reached 150,000 standard bottles and 3,500 Magnums.