2008 Albariño

Perhaps the most highly prized white grape of Spain and Portugal, Albariño is in many ways the crown jewel of Iberian whites. Famous for the crisp, full-flavored wines it produces in Galicia, this varietal is also used to make the refreshing but comparatively lightweight Vinho Verde of the Minho Valley in Portugal. Thought to be a descendant of Riesling, Albariño shares some of its Northern counterpart’s characteristics, but it is also notably different in its tendency towards fresh peach and lemon aromas, a marked acidity, and a distinctive minerality.

Our 2008 Albariño originated in our Y Ranch vineyard in a mixture of calcareous rock, broken shale, decomposed granite, and clay. It was fermented in stainless steel at low temperatures. Light bodied and with a crisp acidity, its aromas of slate, ripe apricot, and riverstone on the nose give way to white stone fruit and Meyer lemon, with a kiss of viscosity on the finish. Its nuanced minerality throughout provides a direct expression of the vineyard's unique terroir.

Pairing exceptionally well with shellfish, particularly mussels, it also serves as an attractive accompaniment to salads and lighter first courses.

100% Albariño
210 cases produced
11.5% alcohol
750 ml
$15.95

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