A blend of 40% Mencía alongside 30% of each Caiño Tinto and Espadeiro. Whole clusters are foot-trodden and transferred to stainless steel where alcoholic and malolactic fermentation is completed. Rested for 3 months in stainless before being transferred to large 1500L neutral barrels for a further 6 months of refinement.
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
Spain
Region:
Galicia
Appellation:
Rias Baixas
Variety:
Blend - Other
Color:
Red
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | ES-ALB-08-23 | 12/750ml |
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Press & Reviews
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2024-11-19
"Aromas of ginger, wild berries and nervy fruit. The palate is direct, fresh and compelling. A crunchy red with mencia, caino and espadeiro. Drinkable now, but it will definitely evolve for the next couple of years."
Tim Atkin, MW
Score
93
Date
2024-12-16
"This is Xurxo Alba's cheapest red, sourced from 20 parcels in the Saln,s Valley. Fermentedwith 100% whole bunches, it's a cuv,e of Menc¡a with 30% each of Ca¡¤o Tinto andEspadeiro. Rose petal, clove and wet earth aromas segue into a palate of cranberry andpomegranate and savoury tannins. 2024-28"