Xión 2024

Wine Description for Xión 2024 by Attis Bodegas y Vinedos

Colour & Appearance

Luminous straw yellow with delicate green reflections – young, clear and of immediate freshness.

Nose

The nose is a masterclass in Galician precision: white peach, nectarine and green pear meet exotic accents of passion fruit, pineapple and lychee. Fresh herbs – lemongrass, lemon balm, chervil – lend the bouquet an aromatic vibrancy. Beneath this runs a mineral foundation of wet granite, salty sea air and a cool breeze, giving this wine its unmistakable Atlantic soul.

Palate

Juicy and dense, yet of remarkable elegance and lightness. The fruit is present, never obtrusive – always in balance with a crisp, lively acidity. A fine salinity runs through the entire palate, lending the wine tension and depth. Warm and cool at the same time, juicy and taut – a wine that carries its character with confidence.

Finish

Long, fresh and characterised by a lingering mineral salinity. The finish is precise and clean – not a gram of excess fat, not a note too loud.

Terroir & Origin

The Xión comes from the Val do Salnés, the most prestigious sub-zone of Rías Baixas. Granitic, sandy soils, an Atlantic climate and a western exposure facing the ocean shape a terroir that drives the Albariño to its purest form of expression. The vines are cultivated in the traditional pergola training system at a density of 800 vines per hectare.

Grape Variety & Vinification

Single-varietal Albariño, hand-harvested and selected at the sorting table. Following a cold maceration, fermentation takes place at a controlled 12–15 °C. Four months of ageing on the lees in stainless steel tanks with regular batonnage – no malolactic fermentation. The result is a wine of maximum freshness and varietal purity.

Food Pairings

An ideal companion for grilled prawns, scallops with lemon butter or Pulpo a la gallega. Equally convincing with sushi and sashimi, ceviche or a classic bouillabaisse. Also simply unbeatable as an aperitif with oysters.

Special Features

The name “Attis” refers to a mythological figure from Greek culture – a symbol of the winery’s deep connection with nature and terroir. The Xión embodies this ethos: a wine without compromise, carrying the Atlantic in the glass.