La Val Arantei is a classic expression of Albariño from Rias Baixas, combining vibrant Atlantic freshness with more texture and depth than many examples of the variety.
Salvaterra de Miño, Galicia, Spain | 100% Albariño | 12.5% | La Val | $25.97
Appearance: Medium lemon
Nose: Pronounced aromas of grapefruit, yellow apple, Bartlett pear, flint, saline notes.
Palate: Dry, medium-bodied, with high acidity and moderate alcohol. Flavors of grapefruit, lemon, yellow apple, flint and saline minerality. The finish is long, saline, citrus-driven, with lingering mineral notes.
Personal Note: An Albariño with great texture and complexity, while retaining the freshness of the variety.
Serve: 7-10 °Ç
Who will enjoy this wine?
Anyone who loves refreshing and food-friendly whites, with more complex flavors and fuller body.
Did you know?
In Rias Baixas, Albariño vines are trained high on pergolas (Sp- parral) to maximize air-flow and lower disease-pressure.