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Albamar Albarino 'O Sebal' 2021 750ml

size
750ml
country
Spain
region
Galicia
appellation
Rias Baixas
Additional vintages
2022 2021 2020
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This wine is very near and dear to our hearts - it was a request of Ana & Alvaro to have a no sulphur cuvée for their wedding in 2015 and each vintage since he's made more and more finally reaching commercial levels in 2018. One of Xurxo's projects not technically in D.O. Rías Baixas made from 100% Albariño from a rented 60-year-old plot worked sustainably on granite soils. As vineyards are difficult (or impossible) to purchase in this region, if you want to work with older vines you often have to help farm and buy grapes off the elderly land-owners in Galicia. Everything is hand harvested and, unlike most people in the region, the wine is spontaneously fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks with full malo. The wine is aged for a few months sur lie in tank, and bottled unfined, unfiltered, and with no SO2 added. Only around 2,600 bottles are made this vintage. (In 2021 vintage this production will be 4,600 bottles).
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Albamar Albarino 'O Sebal' 2021 750ml

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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.
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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.
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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.