La Val Vendimia 2016 [White]
Producer: Bodegas La Val
Region: DO RÍ­as Baixas

100% albariño grapes, vines over 30 years old in the Condado de Tea sub-region along the Miño River, aged on the lees in tanks for 1 year before bottling.

Pale straw/yellow color, clean & bright. Initially showing aromas of dried flowers and hay, then citrus (lime), fruit (apricot/quince) and a hint of salinity. On the palate it's fresh with balanced acidity, flavors of citrus, quince & herbs (bay leaf, thyme), and a mineral/saline touch on the finish. Lovely rich texture and great length. Excellent.

La Val makes an interesting range of wines: varietals, blends, barrel fermented, aged on the lees and even a red made from the local sousón grape. Excellent producer.

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22 Aug 2020