2024 Albariño
2024 Albariño
A$35.00
The Albariño grape comes from Galicia ( Northwest Spain) and as Alvarinho in (Northwest Portugal). It is now being planted in many regions in Australia.
This is our first Albariño which Malcolm is very happy with as he is a fan of Spanish Albariño.
The wines shows peach/nectarine aromas with hints of grapefruit and lemon the palate is rich and long with a saline/savoury grip and good acid finish.
Vintage: 2024
Region: Hilltops
Vineyards: Moppity ( Hilltops)
Varieties: 100% Albariño
Alcohol: 13.0%
Production: 70 Dozen
Vinification: Machine picked, gently pressed to tank . Slow cool ferment in tank with a specially selected yeast, with lees stirring in tank for two months post fermentation. Fined and filtered before being bottled in July 2024.
Quantity:
“We’re now in the Hilltops. Fleshy and lightly honeyed, it’s a peachy, stonefruit thing with a flush of juicy fruit and a Riesling-like citrus tang. A Riesling makers Albariño. It’s plenty fleshy, with just enough chalky tang, although you’d never pick the variety. Enjoyable fresh white, if a bit indistinct.”
“This Portuguese/ Galician variety has found a foothold in the Hilltops region of NSW.
Crafted by the Burdett / Rodeghiero team, it opens with grassy floral aromas and a front palate reflecting nectarine and grapefruit.
It’s fulsome and generous in flavour and finishes with a saline savoury grip.
A definite summer wine to be enjoyed whilst youthful and vibrant.
We matched ours with a dish of ricotta and spinach agnolotti.”