About This Product :
The Grapes:
100% Albariño
The Appellation:
D.O. Rias Baixas: Condado do Tea- one of the southernmost sub-regionsin Rias Baixas (with O Rosal) and bordering the Minho River that separates Spain and Portugal. The difference between Condado and Rosal is that Condado is inland and ttherefore warmer and drier. It is the 2nd largest subregionamd formed by terraced hillside vineyards.
The Vinification:
Following an optimum blooming after a dry, mild winter, the light August rains delayed the intermediate stage of ripening. A September with no rainfall led to a perfect, balanced final growth of the grape.
Starting from perfectly ripe grapes in their ideal state, exclusively from the sub-area of the Condado del Tea, meticulous pressing gives an excellent quality must.
Fermentation of the alcohol takes place in stainless steel vats, at a controlled temperature of 18ºC; when fully fermented, all the wines are decanted to separate the dregs, followed by the “coupage” of the various vats.
The wine is then stabilized by applying cold, filtered and bottled, after passing through a microbe-free filter process to ensure that the wine is preserved in the bottle in perfect condition.
The Wine:
Clear, brilliant wine, straw yellow coloured with green nuances. An intense aroma on the nose, perfectly combining the fruity and floral notes, particularly apple and stoned fruit (apricot). Freshness on the palate typical of Albariño, with a touch of acidity perfectly balanced with the structure and body of this wine. Meaty, sweet with a glyceric finish.
Alcohol content: 12.5 % vol
Total acidity: 5.8 g/L
Volatile acidity: 0.36 g/L
Reducing sugars: 1.2 g/L
Free sulphur: 30 mgs. / L
Total sulphur87 mgs. / L
Serving temperature9º C / 12º C
Format:
750ml Bottle with cork
The Winery:
Bodegas As Laxas: Family owned and operated since 1862 located in the Condado do Tea subregion of the Rias Baixas DO. The estate vineyards are terraced with a southern exposure overlooking the Mino River, that separates Spain from the northern border of Portugal. Bodegas As Laxas was one of the first 5 bodegas in the region to be awarded the status of D.O. and remains a leader of innovation in winemaking to this day
