Tangy, Juicy, Spicy
Galicia / Red / Caino, Espadeiro, Mencia / Sustainable, Organic
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Farming |
Sustainable/Organic |
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Producer |
Bodegas Albamar |
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Grape |
Caino/Espadeiro/Mencia |
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Wine Type |
Red |
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Country |
Spain |
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Region |
Rias Baixas DO, Galicia |
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Vintage |
2022 |
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Alcohol |
11% |
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Size |
75cl |
All three of Xurxo’s reds are made the same way, they have low alcohol levels and pale red colours more akin to Jura reds. First produced in 2015, Xurxo pulls together this wine from the barrels that have the most attractive fruit profiles. Xurxo (or Xurelo) is known as 'El Capitan' all over Spain, a nickname given by his mates and symbolising Xurxo's energy and enthusiasm.
Notes on the producer
Xurxo Alba’s family has been farming and making Albariño in Rïas Baixas O Salnés region, near the Atlantic Ocean, for generations (Alba+mar). It wasn’t until Xurxo finished his oenology studies that the Alba family started bottling and commercializing their wines in 2006. The Alba family owns 2.5 hectares, and sources approximately 10 hectares throughout the region.
Albamar is one of only a handful (2%!) of domaines in the region using natural yeasts for their fermentation, which has a dramatic impact on both the aromatics and flavour of albariño, giving the wines much more depth, complexity and interest.
