Rías Baixas 'Palomar' 2022 Zarate

Overview

Slightly creamy on the palate, although the typical Atlantic salinity emerges. World of Fine Wine adds a nice review: "The El Palomar vineyard in Zarate is the oldest in the family and among the oldest in Rías Baixas. The 150-year-old roots run through the granite soil. Palomar is a small parcel that does not exceed half hectare. It is the only Zarate wine produced in foudres, where it undergoes malolactic fermentation - unusual for Rías Baixas wines - and is aged on the lees. The 2020 has a light hint of hazelnut with a touch of apricot. The beginning is quite full-bodied and intense and silky on the palate. Spices, cumin and white pepper. It closes with an elegant and persistent saline finish.

Details

Denomination of origin	DO Rías Baixas
Grape varieties	Albarino
Vineyard	El Palomar, 150 years old, on granite soil
Harvest	Manual
Vinification	Careful selection in the vineyard. The must ferments at a controlled temperature in French oak barrels, where it rests for six months. Then it is refined in steel for another three months without bâtonnage. Complete malolactic fermentation.
Wood education	6 months
Taste impression	Slightly creamy on the palate, although the typical Atlantic salinity emerges.
Flavor type	Intense and complex
Alcohol	12.90%
Acidity	>7.0 grams per liter
Residual sugar	2.6 grams per liter
Serving temperature	10°C
Ideal consumption	Up to 15 years after the harvest

More Information

SKU	AFS321322
Packaging	Box of 1
Color	White
Vintage	2022
Country of origin	Spain
Type	Dry Wine
Winemaker	Zarate
Content	1500 ml
Style	Rich and complex
Agriculture	Organic in conversion
Varieties	Albariño
Seal	Cork