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From
the region of Rias Baixas (“bye-sahss”) of Galicia
in the westernmost corner of Spain comes this distinguished
wine, considered to be one of the significant undiscovered white
wines of the world. Rumored to be a descendant of the Riesling
grape, and brought to Spain by German missionaries in the Middle
Ages, Albariño is one of the few Spanish grape varieties
produced as a varietal and indicated as such on labels. Established
in 2000, Serra da Estrela represents the overdue commitment
to this varietal, with the intention of using the best fruit
from small established neighborhood vineyards, and the latest
in technology to make a wine that is a faithful reflection of
the grape and its delightful and complex characteristics. Since
its founding in 2000, Serra da Estrela Albariño has already
won high praise from the European wine press, and Wine and Spirits
Magazine awarded the ‘01 vintage its #1 rated Albariño
and a “92” rating.
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2005 Albariño
This wine expresses itself solely through the purity of its
fruit, and is crafted in the highest caliber modern facility,
ensuring a clean, crisp wine of integrity. A pale yellow-green
wine made from 100% Albariño grapes with intense aromatic
richness with hints of apricot complemented by lemon-lime vibrancy,
perfectly blended together with a subtle floral accent. This
is a rich and concentrated wine with a classic hint of quinine
in the finish, making it a perfect match for Mediterranean dishes
with green olives, garlic and capers. Only 6,600 cases were
produced.
Suggested
Retail: $16.00
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