Albariño, Terra de Asorei - 2022

Name: Albariño, Terra de Asorei
Brand: Terra de Asorei
SKU: 41160
Price: 19.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 41160 750 mL

A richer style of Albariño as the wine spent a good 6 months aging on the lees after fermentation. The vines come from the Salnés Valley of Rías Baixas where the granite-based soils contribute to the freshness on the palate.

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$119.76 $107.78/ Case of 6

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Color

White

Vintage

2022

Country

Spain

Region

Rías Baixas

Producer

Terra de Asorei

Grape Variety

Albariño

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