Granbazan "Etiqueta Ambar" Albarino 2022
(Rias Baixas, Spain) - [JS 93] [WS 90]

About this Wine:
Vines over 35 years old and harvested by hand. Careful selection of fruit from the vineyards. Destemmed and macerated at low temperature. Separation of the must by gravity. Controlled fermentation at low temperature and rest on fine lees up till 8 months.

Winemaker Notes:
Limpid, green-tinged yellow. Mineral-accented aromas of fresh honeydew, tangerine and white flowers, with a floral quality in the background. Fleshy and seamless on the palate, offering energetic orchard and citrus fruit flavors and a refreshingly bitter suggestion of quinine. Shows excellent clarity and mineral cut on the long, incisive finish, with the floral and melon notes echoing emphatically.

Food Pairing:
Thai food, pasta with creamy sauces (Carbornara), grilled blue fish and resistant European aftertaste cheeses, such as Cruiller, Edam or Touza Vella.

Ratings & Reviews

93 Points - James Suckling:
"Pure and mineral nose full of sea shells, lime and green apples. Blistering acidity cuts through the taut, medium-bodied palate, leaving a mouthwatering finish with a lasting saline smack. Textbook albarino that brings your nose and palate to the sea. Outstanding quality. Vegan. Drink now." (Jun 2023)

90 Points - Wine Spectator:
"A lithe, mouthwatering white, with peach skin and nectarine, pickled ginger and jasmine notes. Well-balanced and fresh, with a tang of salinity driving the finish. Drink now. 12,500 cases made, 3,500 cases imported." – Alison Napjus (Jul 2023)