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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

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

The northern Spanish region of Galicia is not the first place many people think of when considering Spanish wines. Admittedly, the region does not enjoy the fine weather of La Rioja, or the excellent soils of Catalunya, and the Atlantic Ocean often brings strong winds and heavy rainfall. However, the Galicians have been producing wines in their region for centuries, and wineries which operate there know how to get the most out of their grape varietals in order to bring to the world characterful, flavorful and quintessentially Galician wines. Most of Galicia's produce is blended, taking fine grape varietals such as Albarino, and carefully balancing them against other grapes in order to produce something truly special. Whilst the wine production in Galicia is still relatively small, great efforts are being made to ensure that the world once more rediscovers this special and unique part of Spain, and the wonderful wines they produce.
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Country: Spain

Ever since the Phoenicians and Romans brought their knowledge of vine cultivation to Spanish soils, the country's culture has grown alongside wine production, with wine being a vital part of Spanish identity and Spanish traditions. Each region of Spain has a wine quite distinct from the others, and it is produced by smallholders and families as much as it is by large companies and established wineries. From the relatively mild and lush regions of La Rioja to the arid plateaus that surround Madrid, grapes are grown in abundance for the now booming Spanish wine industry, and new laws and regulations have recently been put in place to keep the country's standards high. By combining traditional practices with modern technology, Spanish wineries are continuing to produce distinctive wines of great character, flavor and aroma, with the focus shifting in recent decades to quality over quantity.

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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.
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Region: Galicia

The northern Spanish region of Galicia is not the first place many people think of when considering Spanish wines. Admittedly, the region does not enjoy the fine weather of La Rioja, or the excellent soils of Catalunya, and the Atlantic Ocean often brings strong winds and heavy rainfall. However, the Galicians have been producing wines in their region for centuries, and wineries which operate there know how to get the most out of their grape varietals in order to bring to the world characterful, flavorful and quintessentially Galician wines. Most of Galicia's produce is blended, taking fine grape varietals such as Albarino, and carefully balancing them against other grapes in order to produce something truly special. Whilst the wine production in Galicia is still relatively small, great efforts are being made to ensure that the world once more rediscovers this special and unique part of Spain, and the wonderful wines they produce.
fields

Country: Spain

Ever since the Phoenicians and Romans brought their knowledge of vine cultivation to Spanish soils, the country's culture has grown alongside wine production, with wine being a vital part of Spanish identity and Spanish traditions. Each region of Spain has a wine quite distinct from the others, and it is produced by smallholders and families as much as it is by large companies and established wineries. From the relatively mild and lush regions of La Rioja to the arid plateaus that surround Madrid, grapes are grown in abundance for the now booming Spanish wine industry, and new laws and regulations have recently been put in place to keep the country's standards high. By combining traditional practices with modern technology, Spanish wineries are continuing to produce distinctive wines of great character, flavor and aroma, with the focus shifting in recent decades to quality over quantity.