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90-95 A seductive brininess and waves of oily peat-reek greet the olfactory sense. The palate entry finds a...
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Time, and the distiller’s skills have worked their magic. Three ingredients - water, malted barley, and yeast -...
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Coral do Mar is a white wine made entirely with Albariño grape variety from our farm of 18 hectares in the Tea...
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Possesses a gold hue. Honey and honeysuckle aromas dominate the nose. The palate shows warming flavors of sweet...
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Nose: Hints of dried fruits, Oloroso and almonds. Palate: Spicy Christmas cake, sweet golden syrup with a touch of...
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Nose: Herbal and grassy with sweetened smoke. Palate: Chocolate oak over spicy, earthy smokiness. Complexity rolls...
Albarino Garganega Mencia Single Malt Scotch
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.
Italy is a fine country for white grape varietals, and white wines have been produced in this ancient country for thousands of years. One of the more popular varietals in the modern age is Garganega, which is currently the 5th most planted white grape across Italy. This grape is most closely associated with the Veneto region of Italy, although it is also grown in Sicily, where it is known as Grecanico Dorato. Garganega is a rigorous, hardy grape, which can grow in huge yields - explaining its popularity in the past. Today, winemakers must be careful to keep yields as low as possible, as this a varietal which can easily lose its distinctive characteristics and fine qualities when grown in bulk.
We know Garganega most commonly from the Soave wines which have been consistently popular over the past few decades. Indeed, the Soave Classico wines which still sell in large quantities across the globe are made from 70%-100% Garganega varietal grapes, and these wines showcase the varietal’s fresh and delicate qualities. The most common flavors present in Garganega wines are delicate, citrus notes, balanced by a hint of almond, and the best examples have remarkable balance and length, with wonderful aromatic notes.