Licia Albariño

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Wine Description

Lícia is a shortening of Galicia, the autonomía in northwest Spain known for its Celtic influence and overall greenness due to the maritime climate. This refreshing, flavorful white is made from 100% Albariño, sourced from the subzones of Condado de Tea and O Rosal in DO Rías Baixas. Situated along the border with Portugal, vineyards in these subzones benefit from the drier climate and warmer growing season.

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Acclaim
I adore Albariño, in this case the 2010 Licia Albariño from Rias Baixas in Spanish Galicia. I live in Albuquerque, New Mexico, where many people are of Galician (Gallego) descent, but rather than pair this wine with our distinct sopaipillas and posole, Sheri crosses the Mason-Dixon Line and chooses Shrimp and Grits. Recommended
— StyleGourmet.com, Jun 2011
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Vineyard & Production Info
Vineyard name
The Arantei, Taboexa, and Pexegueiro vineyards
Vineyard size
145 acres
Soil composition
Pebbles, sand, and clay
Training method
Pergola
Elevation:
330-660 feet
Vines/acre:
1,000
Yield/acre:
4 tons
Exposure:
Southwestern
Year vineyard planted:
1989-2001
Harvest time:
September
First vintage of this wine:
2003
Bottles produced of this wine:
84,000
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Winemaking & Aging
Maceration length:
.16-.25
Varietal composition:
100% Albariño
Fermentation container:
Stainless steel tanks
Length of alcoholic fermentation:
14 days
Fermentation temperature:
63-64 °F
Maceration technique:
Cold Soak Maceration
Type of aging container:
Stainless steel tanks
Size of aging container:
200-400 HL
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Analytical Data
pH level:
3.4
Acidity:
7.2 g/L
Alcohol:
12.5 %
Dry extract:
26 g/L
Residual sugar:
2.5 g/L