Columna 2025 Albarino, Rias Baixas DO

Item Number: 23824

UPC: 8-437008409306

Country: Spain
Region: Galicia
Sub Region: Rias Baixas
Appellation/AVA: Rias Baixas DO
Estate Grown Wine: Yes
Vintage: 2025
Grape(s): 100% Albariño
Type: Wine - White
Bottle Size: 750 ml
Pack: 12
Closure: Cork
Viticulture: Certified Carbon Neutral
Soil Type: Granite and alluvial
Elevation: 135 feet

Terroir Notes: The pergola vines are located in the Condado de Tea subzone of the Rías Baixas DO. Condado de Tea is inland from the coast and just above the border with Portugal. This area extends eastwards from the town of Tui along the Miño Valley up to the neighboring Ribeiro DO. The landscape is abrupt and consists of several small river valleys. As the warmest subzone, Condado de Tea produces wines that showcase more generous fruit and ample body than those from the coast.

Winemaking Notes: Fermentation occurs naturally utilizing indigenous yeasts that live on the skin of the grapes. Before fermentation, the grapes macerate at cool temperature (39F) for 1-2 days. The wine ages in stainless steel tanks.

Tasting Notes: Lively aromas of quince, lemon zest and jasmine pick up a strong mineral element with air. Dry, sharply focused and nervy on the palate, offering densely packed, refreshingly bitter citrus pith, pear skin and honeysuckle flavors that show excellent clarity. Closes taut and stony, displaying tight grip, a hint of honeysuckle and lingering florality.

Pairing Suggestions: Albariño's crisp clean flavors are extremely versatile. Seafood, clams, oysters are what the local Galician people eat with this queenly grape. It also pairs like magic with Sushi, Indian, or Thai. Other pairings that are successful include hard-to-pair, popular take-out meals like cold sesame noodles, chicken tikka masala, pad thai, and tacos.