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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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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.
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

Albarino grapes are very pale in color, and grow best in hot and humid regions. They have their origin in Spain, and are cultivated in huge numbers all over the Iberian coastlines, where they are widely enjoyed and have contributed much to the white wine culture of Spain and Portugal. Today, they are grown in several countries around the world, in regions which have the right climatic conditions in which they can fully ripen and express their unique qualities and characteristics. These light green skinned grapes are prized for their relatively high acid content, which results in tart, sharp wines balanced by their natural flavors of peach and apricot. The grapes produce highly aromatic wines, with a pleasant level of bitterness brought about by the fruit's thick skins.
barrel

Region: Galicia

Spain is one of Europe's most ideal wine producing countries, with a wide range of terroirs and ideal climatic conditions for cultivating a fantastic variety of grapevines. However, the region of Galicia suffered a dramatic fall from grace in the 19th century, due to economic downturns which led to vineyards being left untended, and wineries derelict. This was a tragic loss to the wine world, as Galicia had once been an important center for Spanish wine, and one which had considerable influence and popularity due to its excellent range of white and red blended wines. However, the 20th century saw Galician wine making undergo a rebirth, and today, thanks to years of hard work and dedication, Galician wines are back on the shelves, and attracting a lot of attention thanks to their stunning flavors and careful, balanced blends of native fine grape varietals.
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Country: Spain

Spanish wines are renowned world-wide for carrying all the passion and character of the Spanish culture within them. Any lover of Spanish wine would undoubtedly be able to confirm this notion, as the variety and range of flavors and aromas coming from the high end of Spanish produce is truly impressive, and continues to delight and fascinate both newcomers and the more experienced. Spain benefits massively from an ideal climate for wine production and vine cultivation, with its long, scorching hot summers and far reaching oceanic breezes working perfectly with the native and imported grape varietals, which thrive on the mineral rich soils that cover much of the country. With centuries of knowledge, and generations of expertise under their belts, Spanish wineries continue to focus on raising the quality of their nation's wines, helped along the way by relatively new laws and regulations regarding regional excellence and representativeness.
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green grapes

Varietal: Albarino

Albarino grapes are very pale in color, and grow best in hot and humid regions. They have their origin in Spain, and are cultivated in huge numbers all over the Iberian coastlines, where they are widely enjoyed and have contributed much to the white wine culture of Spain and Portugal. Today, they are grown in several countries around the world, in regions which have the right climatic conditions in which they can fully ripen and express their unique qualities and characteristics. These light green skinned grapes are prized for their relatively high acid content, which results in tart, sharp wines balanced by their natural flavors of peach and apricot. The grapes produce highly aromatic wines, with a pleasant level of bitterness brought about by the fruit's thick skins.
barrel

Region: Galicia

Spain is one of Europe's most ideal wine producing countries, with a wide range of terroirs and ideal climatic conditions for cultivating a fantastic variety of grapevines. However, the region of Galicia suffered a dramatic fall from grace in the 19th century, due to economic downturns which led to vineyards being left untended, and wineries derelict. This was a tragic loss to the wine world, as Galicia had once been an important center for Spanish wine, and one which had considerable influence and popularity due to its excellent range of white and red blended wines. However, the 20th century saw Galician wine making undergo a rebirth, and today, thanks to years of hard work and dedication, Galician wines are back on the shelves, and attracting a lot of attention thanks to their stunning flavors and careful, balanced blends of native fine grape varietals.
fields

Country: Spain

Spanish wines are renowned world-wide for carrying all the passion and character of the Spanish culture within them. Any lover of Spanish wine would undoubtedly be able to confirm this notion, as the variety and range of flavors and aromas coming from the high end of Spanish produce is truly impressive, and continues to delight and fascinate both newcomers and the more experienced. Spain benefits massively from an ideal climate for wine production and vine cultivation, with its long, scorching hot summers and far reaching oceanic breezes working perfectly with the native and imported grape varietals, which thrive on the mineral rich soils that cover much of the country. With centuries of knowledge, and generations of expertise under their belts, Spanish wineries continue to focus on raising the quality of their nation's wines, helped along the way by relatively new laws and regulations regarding regional excellence and representativeness.