| Type | Red wine |
|---|---|
| Region | |
| Grapes | |
| Producer | |
| Allergens | Contains sulfites |
| Alcohol contenti | 11.0% |
| Production | 800 bottles |
Spec sheet
What does this wine taste like?
View | Cherry red / Purplish glints |
|---|---|
Bouquet | Red fruit / Mineral / Black pepper / Dried flowers |
Mouth | Juicy / Mineral / Fresh / Balanced |
Drinking and storing
Serve between 14ºC and 16ºC
Food pairing
White meats / Fish in sauce / Tuna
Ratings and awards
| 2019 | 95 PK | 91 PN | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 94 PK | 92 PN | |
| 2017 | 94+ PK | 93 SK | |
| 2016 | 93 PK | ||
| 2015 | 93 PK |
PK: ParkerPN: PeñínSK: Suckling
Customer reviews
Winemaking
| Ageing period | 8 months |
|---|---|
| Barrel age | Used |
| Type of wood | French oak |
Vineyards
| Soil | Clay 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...
