Citrus Fruit, Mineral, Stone Fruit, and Tropical Fruit,
BODY: Light
DRYNESS: Dry
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Origin: Galicia (Rias Baixas, Ribeiro), Spain
Grape Varietals:
Albariño (Alvarinho)
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WESTERN FOOD PAIRING
gouda, burrata, Oysters, fish tacos
ASIAN FOOD PAIRING
Another one of our Asian food pairing favorite! Hailing from D.O Rías Baixas Leirana Albariño is 100% produced from the variety Albariño.
Pale, green-tinged yellow. Bright and sharply focused on the nose, displaying incisive Meyer lemon, honeysuckle, quinine, and mineral scents, along with a hint of ginger in the background. Dry, taut and light on its feet, offering intense, mineral-laced citrus and orchard fruit flavors that show no excess weight. Forjas del Salnes Leirana Albariño closes on a slight spice note, displaying strong, floral-tinged persistence. Good acidity and minerality, its aromatic complexity gives depth & intensity.
The grapes originate from a 4 hectares of old, 40-70 year old vines, planted in sandy granite soils. For this traditional production, the wine is fermented in stainless steel tanks. Once finalised the wine rests on its lees. Before being released onto the market, the wine is lightly filtered.
Furthermore, Leirana Albariño is earning a great name for its self. The 2012 vintage was names by the New York Times as the best wine from the D.O Rías Baixas.
