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Albariño "Igrexario de Saiar," Benito Santos - 2023

Name: Albariño "Igrexario de Saiar," Benito Santos
Brand: Benito Santos
SKU: 41978
Price: 19.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 41978 750 mL

A full-bodied, vinous Albariño that has enticing floral aromas and luscious texture on the palate. Enjoy with grilled sea bass and ceviche. Benito Santos is a central figure in the modern history of Albarino and the Rias Baixas D.O. He began working in his grandfather’s vineyards in the 1930s and made wine for serving in his bar

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Color

White

Vintage

2023

Country

Spain

Region

Rías Baixas

Producer

Benito Santos

Grape Variety

Albariño

Production Methods

Organic

Certified Organic

Wine made from grapes grown without synthetic pesticides, fertilizers and herbicides in the vineyard. Certified in the country of origin.

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