| Type | White wine |
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| Region | |
| Grapes | |
| Producer | |
| Allergens | Contains sulfites |
| Alcohol contenti | 12.5% |
Spec sheet
The wine
Can an Albariño still surprise? Of course! In the hands of the irreverent Xurxo Alba the variety reaches its purest expressiveness. Albamar is a perfect blend of citrus freshness and saline minerality, an Albariño wine capable of seducing and surprising anyone.
What does this wine taste like?
View | Lemony yellow |
|---|---|
Bouquet | Complex / White fruit / Citrus fruits / Floral notes |
Mouth | Powerful / Saline / Mineral |
Drinking and storing
Serve between 8ºC and 10ºC
Food pairing
Seafood / Grilled fish / Juicy rice dishes
Ratings and awards
| 2020 | 93 PK | 93 SK | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 92 PK | ||
| 2018 | 92+ PK | 91 PN | 95 SK |
| 2017 | 92 PK | ||
| 2016 | 91 PK |
PK: ParkerPN: PeñínSK: Suckling
Customer reviews
Winemaking
| Vinification material | Stainless steel |
|---|
Vineyards
| Vine age | 25 years |
|---|---|
| Soil | Sand |
| Climate | Atlantic |
The winery
Bodegas Albamar
The last economic crisis led to Xurxo Alba giving up his job as a consultant oenologist and devoting his work to his own vineyards and winery instead. White wines from Rías Baixas and Valdeorras and reds from Ribeira Sacra, Xurxo's wines always strongly express the character of their terroir. In the renowned area of Salnés, for example, he makes the most of the qualities of granite soils and the nearby sea to create fresh and lively wines. Wherever he works, Xurxo...
