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Wine description for Embaixador 2021 from Attis Bodegas y Vinedos
Colour & appearance
Brilliant light gold in the glass, with crystalline clarity that reflects the careful vinification.
Nose
A fascinating flavour profile unfolds: fresh pear and Grapefruit harmonise with Mediterranean herbal notes. The maritime origin is revealed by a subtle, salty sea breeze - a characteristic terroir feature of the Rias Baixas near the Atlantic.
Palate
The true class of this Albariño is revealed here. After two years of ageing on the fine lees, the wine is impressively complex and profound. The initially striking acidity of the region has been elegantly integrated and now forms the perfect backbone for the intense flavour. The texture oscillates smoothly between silky and creamy - a result of the innovative ageing partly in steel and partly in granite tanks. Particularly noteworthy is the citric note of red grapefruitwhich gives the wine a refreshing liveliness and lingers for a long time.
General information
This exceptional Albariño comes from a tiny 0.5 hectare single vineyard in the prestigious Salnes Valley. The 60-year-old vines thrive on granite soils in traditional pergola training - a necessity given that the rainfall is twice as high as in Hamburg. Spontaneous fermentation and two years of ageing on the lees give the wine its remarkable complexity at a moderate 12.5% alcohol.
Food pairing suggestions
Its maritime elegance predestines it for Scallops and other seafood. It also harmonises wonderfully with Cress soup or other delicate vegetable dishes, where its minerality and freshness come into their own.
Special features
A prime example of how patience and traditional methods can refine an already excellent Albariño to absolute top class. The combination of old vines, granite terroir and innovative vinification creates a wine of rare depth and elegance.
