2023 La Val Rías Baixas Albariño Finca Arantei

• $28.00
• 750 mg
• Sommselect.com

The key to understanding Albariño is its inclusion in the trio of bitter, unoaked European varieties—the other two being Grüner Veltliner and Pinot Grigio. While all three varieties can appear light in color, with a greenish or copper tint in the glass, their flavor profiles differ significantly. Grüner Veltliner offers spiciness and flavors of white pepper and radish, Pinot Grigio often has peanut shell and bruised yellow apple aromas, and Albariño combines citrus zest and salinity. This particular Albariño is sourced from vines rooted in granite and schist soils, farmed sustainably in Galicia, Spain. It is unoaked, fermented with native yeasts, and bottled unfined and unfiltered, offering a pure expression of the region's terroir. The winemaking tradition dates back to 1985, with a focus on quality and authenticity. It is recommended to be served at 45-50 degrees Fahrenheit in all-purpose stemware and can be enjoyed now through 2027.