• A blend from various 40- to 100-year-old parcels of Mencía, Caíño, and Espadeiro
• Spontaneous full-cluster fermentation in used barrels
• Ferments until the next harvest, when the wine is racked to tank for a further 8 months
• Bottled unfined and unfiltered with minimal sulfur
• A light, 11% ABV, chillable red with crunchy minerality and lip-smacking acidity
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2019
Country:
Spain
Region:
Galicia
Appellation:
Rias Baixas
Variety:
Blend - Other
Color:
Red
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | ES-ALB-05-19 | 12/750ml |
Press & Reviews
VinePair
Score
90
Date
2023-08-07
"Winemaker Xurxo Alba works out of a small cellar in Cambados, next to his parent,s restaurant, to showcase the wines of Galicia, Spain. It,s a humble way of life that he has expanded into a business. Initially focusing on the popular Albari¤o grape, he has since expanded to other varieties like this native grape blend of Menc¡a, Ca¡¤o, and Espadeiro. It has a wonderful herby red fruit and some rhubarb on the nose. The palate is full of good acidity and a savory fruity vibe."
Wine Advocate
Score
90+
Date
2022-02-28