Wine Description
While the vast majority of the wines from this district are produced from a mix of locations by cooperative wineries, many of which are blends of a variety of grapes, Finca de Arantei is a single estate, 100% Albariño wine. The winery occupies 87.5 acres of rocky and sandy soil in the sub-zone of Condado de Tea, the heart of the Miño Valley, which gets some of the most ample sunshine in the DO.
Tasting Notes
Pale straw in color with distinct floral and mineral aromas, characteristic of the Albariño grape. On the palate, the flavors are very rich, showing green apple and citrus as well as some tropical fruits. Lively on the tounge, complex in flavor and long on the finish with a good balance between acidity and fruit. Goes well with grilled fish, any kind of seafood, rice dishes, salads and vegetables.
Reviews
Decanter - October, 2009
Decanter World Wine Awards: The Results
“Crisp citrus fruit with integrated oak. Full-bodied, firm balanced acidity.”
Bronze Award
Wine Advocate - Issue #181/February 2009
“The 2007 Finca de Arantei Albarino is sourced entirely from estate grown fruit, a relative rarity in Rias Baixas. Medium straw-colored, it exhibits an enticing nose of spring flowers, mineral, green apple, lemon, and a hint of tropical aromas in the background. Round on the palate, it has lively acidity, a sense of elegance, and sprightly flavors.”
90 points
