Torroxal - Albarino 2023
Price: $24.99
Sale Price: $19.99
6+ Price: $17.99 / btl
12+ Price: $15.99 /btl
[Rich] I drink a lot of Albariño, so much that the gang often say its “so very British!” But really, so very Irish might be more accurate. The name Galicia comes from the Gaelic people that settled there, the same Celtics that landed in Ireland, Wales, Scotland and Cornwall. You can even find bagpipes, kilts and red heads in Galicia! I just love Albariño, the best are some of the most aromatically enticing white wines you’ll find anywhere in the world, with enough fruit to be enjoyed by themselves and enough acidity that they can pair with all manner of foods too. But really great Albariño can tend to be expensive. It’s hard to grow grapes in Galicia, its wet and cold there, the climate is much more like Ireland and Scotland than what we might normally consider for Spain. Yields tend to be low, and demand across the world is growing for Albariño as more consumers discover Galicia’s great white grape. So, when we tasted this beauty from Torroxal was blown away.
On the nose, hints of apricot, pear and ripe exotic fruits are complemented by a lemon-lime vibrancy, all perfectly blended together with its subtle flowery scent. Accents of white flowers and ginger bring nuance, and crisp vibrant acidity gives that freshness that draws you back for more with every sip. This a crusher, porch pounder, whatever you want to call it. It’s got a screw cap, and that’s good because if there’s more than two of you drinking, you’ll need to open a second bottle fast!
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