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Atalier By Raul Perez Albarino 'La Encrucijada' 2020 750ml

size
750ml
country
Spain
region
Galicia
appellation
Rias Baixas
WA
94
WA
94
Rated 94 by Wine Advocate
The super austere, sharp and mineral 2020 Atalier La Encrucijada reminded me of the first Leirana wines (that were developed by Raúl Pérez and Rodrigo Méndez). It's a classical Albariño vinified in oak (which is unnoticeable), with sharp acidity and laser precision, pungent and sharp beyond its price point. They are some 700 to 800 bottles of this. ... More details
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Atalier By Raul Perez Albarino 'La Encrucijada' 2020 750ml

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94
WA
94
Rated 94 by Wine Advocate
The super austere, sharp and mineral 2020 Atalier La Encrucijada reminded me of the first Leirana wines (that were developed by Raúl Pérez and Rodrigo Méndez). It's a classical Albariño vinified in oak (which is unnoticeable), with sharp acidity and laser precision, pungent and sharp beyond its price point. They are some 700 to 800 bottles of this.
Winery
• 100% Albariño. • Sourced from a selection of the oldest and most sea-adjacent vines of the pre-phylloxeric Finca del Atelier. • Whole-cluster pressed and fermented spontaneously in thoroughly seasoned French oak. • Protracted aging (approx. 14 months) on the fine lees in barrel before bottling.
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size
750ml
country
Spain
region
Galicia
appellation
Rias Baixas
Overview
The super austere, sharp and mineral 2020 Atalier La Encrucijada reminded me of the first Leirana wines (that were developed by Raúl Pérez and Rodrigo Méndez). It's a classical Albariño vinified in oak (which is unnoticeable), with sharp acidity and laser precision, pungent and sharp beyond its price point. They are some 700 to 800 bottles of this.
green grapes

Varietal: Albarino

Whilst the pale skinned grapes of the Albarino varietal can now be found in many countries around the world, it has its origins in Spain, where it is still grown in huge numbers today and used to produce excellent quality white wines typical of that part of Europe. Said to be a clone of the French Savagnin grape, Albarino thrives in humid, hot climates and is revered for its light body, high levels of acidity and superb flavors Most commonly, Abarino varietal grapes are famed for their aromatic qualities, and hold notes of bright, soft summer fruits such as apricots and peaches. The wines made from this varietal are pleasantly acidic, light in body and have a tart, sharp bitterness which is excellent alongside many Spanish foods.
barrel

Region: Galicia

Galicia, in northern Spain, was once a prosperous and highly popular wine producing region. Despite the strong influence and often bad weather brought by the Atlantic Ocean, the vintners of Galicia knew how to make the most of the grape varietals which thrived in their vineyards, and were renowned for producing excellent, characterful wines full of flavor and beautiful aromatic qualities. However, the economic collapse which occurred in Galicia in the 19th century all but destroyed the region's wine industry and reputation, and it looked as though the region would never recover. Thankfully for lovers of Spanish wines, plenty of money and effort was spent in rebuilding the Galician wine industry over the past few decades, and today, more and more wineries are once again making their distinctive single variety and blended white and red wines, and finding new fans across the globe.
fields

Country: Spain

For over two thousand years, Spain has been responsible for much of Europe's wine production, making the very best of native grape varietals, and more recently experimenting with and perfecting wines made from imported grapes. Of course, the region of La Rioja is renowned world-wide for the quality and characteristics of its wines, which benefit greatly from the warm, dry continental climate of the area, and the fertile soils of the Ebro river basin. However, there is far more to Spanish produce than the complex, aromatic and earthy red wine of this region, as a result of the vast range of wine making traditions and practices, and terrains and climatic conditions found across the country. The region Castilla y Leon produces some of Europe's finest white wines, and the sparkling wines of Cava and the sherries of Jerez are firm favorites for wine lovers around the world.
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green grapes

Varietal: Albarino

Whilst the pale skinned grapes of the Albarino varietal can now be found in many countries around the world, it has its origins in Spain, where it is still grown in huge numbers today and used to produce excellent quality white wines typical of that part of Europe. Said to be a clone of the French Savagnin grape, Albarino thrives in humid, hot climates and is revered for its light body, high levels of acidity and superb flavors Most commonly, Abarino varietal grapes are famed for their aromatic qualities, and hold notes of bright, soft summer fruits such as apricots and peaches. The wines made from this varietal are pleasantly acidic, light in body and have a tart, sharp bitterness which is excellent alongside many Spanish foods.
barrel

Region: Galicia

Galicia, in northern Spain, was once a prosperous and highly popular wine producing region. Despite the strong influence and often bad weather brought by the Atlantic Ocean, the vintners of Galicia knew how to make the most of the grape varietals which thrived in their vineyards, and were renowned for producing excellent, characterful wines full of flavor and beautiful aromatic qualities. However, the economic collapse which occurred in Galicia in the 19th century all but destroyed the region's wine industry and reputation, and it looked as though the region would never recover. Thankfully for lovers of Spanish wines, plenty of money and effort was spent in rebuilding the Galician wine industry over the past few decades, and today, more and more wineries are once again making their distinctive single variety and blended white and red wines, and finding new fans across the globe.
fields

Country: Spain

For over two thousand years, Spain has been responsible for much of Europe's wine production, making the very best of native grape varietals, and more recently experimenting with and perfecting wines made from imported grapes. Of course, the region of La Rioja is renowned world-wide for the quality and characteristics of its wines, which benefit greatly from the warm, dry continental climate of the area, and the fertile soils of the Ebro river basin. However, there is far more to Spanish produce than the complex, aromatic and earthy red wine of this region, as a result of the vast range of wine making traditions and practices, and terrains and climatic conditions found across the country. The region Castilla y Leon produces some of Europe's finest white wines, and the sparkling wines of Cava and the sherries of Jerez are firm favorites for wine lovers around the world.