Attis Mar gereift 9m unter Wasser im Galizischen Meer 2022 1500ml Magnum

Wine Description for Attis Mar Aged 9 Months Underwater in the Galician Sea 2022 1500ml Magnum by Attis Bodegas y Vinedos

Character

The Attis Mar is no ordinary Albariño – it is an experiment at the boundary between winemaking craft and oceanic nature. For nine months, this 1.5-litre Magnum rested at 9 metres depth in the Galician Sea, where constant temperatures, complete darkness and gentle hydrostatic pressure influenced the ageing in a unique way. What emerges is less a tasting note than a philosophy: wine as part of its place of origin, not merely the land, but the entire Atlantic ecosystem to which Galicia belongs.

Terroir & Origin

The Rías Baixas in the far north-west of Spain rank among Europe’s most exciting white wine regions. The deep sea inlets – the Rías – create a microclimate characterised by Atlantic freshness, high humidity and mild temperatures. Granite-sand soils lend the wines mineral depth and structure. The Attis Mar takes this maritime philosophy consistently further: the ocean here is not merely a climatic influence, but literally part of the ageing process. The underwater maturation connects the wine physically with that sea which has shaped its grapes since time immemorial.

Grape Variety & Vinification

The Albariño is the soul of Rías Baixas – a grape variety of natural vibrancy, pronounced acidity structure and aromatic elegance. At Attis Bodegas y Vinedos, this character is further developed through the unusual underwater ageing: the Magnum bottle already offers ideal ageing conditions through its favourable volume-to-surface ratio; combined with the stable, cool sea temperatures and the constant pressure environment, conditions are created that no cellar in the world can replicate exactly. The result is an Albariño with particular depth and complexity.

Food Pairing Recommendations

This wine demands cuisine that respects its origins. Galician octopus (“Pulpo a la gallega”), fresh oysters, scallops or a simple yet high-quality seafood platter are ideal companions. Grilled turbot or Percebes – the wild goose barnacles of the Galician coast – also pair excellently. The Magnum size makes this wine the centrepiece of a special table moment.