Albariño is a premium white grape variety originating from NorthWest Spain in the Rias Baixas area and in Northern Portugal along the Atlantic coast. This maritime influence gives cool climate conditions not dissimilar to the Awatere Valley, Marlbrorough, where we planted our vines in the aim of hand-crafting wines of excellence and individuality.

Albariño is recognized as Spain’s best and most fashionable white grape variety, popular in the bars and top restaurants.

 

Tasting notes Albariño 2011

 

Technical analysis

Harvest date :	14th April 2011
Bottled date :	11th December 2011
Brix at harvest :	24.6%
Titratable acid :	6.2g/L
Residual sugar :	9.5g/L
Alcohol :	12.5%

 

Variety :
100% Albariño, Single Estate, Awatere Valley, Marlborough.
Hand harvested by Bridget and I, slowly fermented using indigenous wild yeasts in old barriques.

 

Cellaring :
This wine is best enjoyed young. Can cellar for up to 4 years.

 

Serving Temperature :
Lightly chilled

 

This 2011 Albariño is a medium-dry wine, with zesty grapefruit, ripe figs and nutty flavours and an almost salty minerality. It is an aromatic wine with a creamy structured palate.

 

Food Accompaniments :      
Fine seafood, chicken and Paella dishes, Tapas and snacks.