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Albariño, La Milla - 2022

Name: Albariño, La Milla
Brand: La Milla
SKU: 43876
Price: 29.96 USD
Availability: OutOfStock

Item # 43876 750 mL

Rías Baixas represents the lowlands of Galicia, with an elevation generally less than 300m near the sea and the lower reaches of the rivers, giving the region a distinct Atlantic influence. From a plot of old vines (up to 80 years old) in the sandy soils of the Soutomaior zone. After hand harvesting, spontaneous fermentation and aging occur entirely in stainless steel tanks.

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Color

White

Vintage

2022

Country

Spain

Region

Rías Baixas

Producer

La Milla

Grape Variety

Albariño

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Staff Pick Notes

I love high acid white wine. Riesling, Assyrtiko, Chenin Blanc, Muscadet, Chablis--I just can't get enough of that crisp, refreshing, mouthwatering goodness. Not to be outdone is Spain's high acid champion, Albariño. This Spanish gem of a grape has thick skins and is disease resistant, meaning it can thrive in Galicia's humid, rainy, oceanic climate. Often planted in sandy soils near the ocean, the resulting wines often display notes of salinity. This La Milla bottling from Viños de Terruños is textbook, classic Albariño: ripe citrus and stone fruit, refreshing acidity, stony minerality, and is just to die for. Pair with shellfish, crab-crusted cod, or pan-asian cuisine.

- MM

Glossary

Spain

Central to the Spanish winemaking philosophy is the belief that wine should be released only when it is ready to be consumed, and not a moment before. Spanish wine law focuses squarely on this issue: the terms Crianza, Reserva and Gran Reserva are highly regulated indicators of the amount of time a wine has aged prior to its release. In Rioja, Navarra, and the Ribera del Duero (which have the most stringent requirements) red Crianzas must be aged a minimum of two years; Reservas, at least three...

Rías Baixas

Located on the Northeast coast of Spain, just north of the Portuguese border, Rías Baixas is home to the famed white grape varietal Albariño. These deliciously refreshing whites typically offer aromas of peach, apricot, and melon, backed by a steely minerality and a lean, crisp finish.

Albariño

The primary grape of the Rías Baixas (Lower Inlets) section of the Galicia region of northwestern Spain, Albariño is considered by many to be Spain's premier white wine. It also plays an important role in northern Portugal (where it is known as Alvarinho) as a component of Vinho Verde. The thick-skinned grapes thrive in the cool, windy climates of Galicia and northern Portgual, yielding intensely aromatic wines with typical aromas of almonds, white flowers, and stone fruits; the best examples...