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SKU 949814
$41.94/bottle
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The 2022 Alma de Mar is Albariño from a vineyard that was planted in the 1980s, 0.3 hectares on granite soils with some clay. This is the only white where they work the lees with bâtonnage, 100% in stainless steel for eight months. It’s subtly smoky and leesy, with ripe yellow fruit and a moderate 13% alcohol for a very warm and dry year, keeping the balance and poise, with a pH of 3.36 and six grams of acidity. It has a round palate and a sense of elegance and harmony that is remarkable for the year. 2,666 bottles were filled in November 2023.
The pale skinned grapes of the Albarino varietal have been grown in and around Spain and Portugal for almost a thousand years, where they are highly enjoyed and prized by the locals for their distinctive aroma, and sharp, tart acidity levels. Over the past century, their influence has spread to the New World, and many vineyards keen to emulate the white wines of Spain have had considerable success with this varietal. The light bodied wines which are produced from the Albarino grapes have wonderfully aromatic properties, and carry ripe flavors of soft summer fruits, apricot and peach, with a mild and pleasantly bitter after taste brought on by their thick skins. Because of their acidic nature, they are a fantastic match for many Spanish foods, and are best served chilled on a hot day.
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.
Region
Galicia
The northern Spanish wine region of Galicia is a fascinating one indeed, and is most definitely a wine region to keep your eye on today and in the near future. Once an important center of viticulture and wine trade, Galicia suffered from a huge and devastating economic depression in the 19th century, leaving many of the vineyards untended and useless. However, the 20th century saw various organizations pour money into Galician wine making, thus rebooting the wine industry of this relative wet and windy region on the Atlantic coast. Today, the region is being celebrated for its superb and flavorful blended white wines, made from native grape varietals such as Albarino and Caino Blanca, and is continuing to rebuild itself and regain former glories.
Appellation
Rias Baixas
WA93pts
Wine Advocate
The 2022 Alma de Mar is Albariño from a vineyard that was planted in the 1980s, 0.3 hectares on granite soils with some clay. This is the only white where they work the lees with bâtonnage, 100% in stainless steel for eight months. It's subtly smoky and leesy, with ripe yellow fruit and a moderate 13% alcohol for a very warm and dry year, keeping the balance and poise, with a pH of 3.36 and six grams of acidity. It has a round palate and a sense of elegance and harmony that is remarkable for the year. 2,666 bottles were filled in November 2023.
Winery Notes
"Alma de Mar" is one of Xurxo's top wines, and comes from a single plot of 100% Albariño very close to the sea. The grapes are grown organically, harvest is done manually, it is pressed directly and then goes through spontaneous alcoholic fermentation with yeasts natives of the vineyard itself. Once the alcoholic fermentation ends, it goes through bâtonnage for 8 months, then it is racked to remove from the lees and after 3 or 4 months it is bottled. No fining, only a slight filtration and minimal use of SO2. Stunning minerality and length with this one. Clean, bright, and magical!
