Licia

Albariño

Licia

Albariño

Licia Albariño is 100% Albariño from DO Rias Baixas in Galicia, the region in northwest Spain known for its Celtic influence and overall greenness due to the maritime climate. The vineyards for Licia are found in Vilachán (Tomiño, O Rosal). While the area is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Miño River, it's hillside location allows the vines to be unaffected by fog or cold temperatures found on the peaks. Its southern orientation ensures good sun exposure, which contributes to the ideal ripening of grapes. 

Wine Production

After harvesting and destemming, the grapes are pressed and the must falls via gravity through an oxygen free atmosphere into stainless steel maceration vats.

Tasting Notes

Straw yellow with greenish hues, the Lícia Albariño has strong varietal characteristics with hints of grapefruit, candied fruit, quince jelly, notes of fresh herbs, green apples, and minerals. It is full bodied and well balanced, highlighting the aromas of citrus and green apple, with a long and persistent finish.

Food Pairing

This wine pairs deliciously with grilled fish—or any kind of seafood—Asian cuisines, rice dishes, salads and grilled vegetables.

Licia Albariño is 100% Albariño from DO Rias Baixas in Galicia, the region in northwest Spain known for its Celtic influence and overall greenness due to the maritime climate. The vineyards for Licia are found in Vilachán (Tomiño, O Rosal). While the area is surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean and the Miño River, it's hillside location allows the vines to be unaffected by fog or cold temperatures found on the peaks. Its southern orientation ensures good sun exposure, which contributes to the ideal ripening of grapes. 

Wine Production

After harvesting and destemming, the grapes are pressed and the must falls via gravity through an oxygen free atmosphere into stainless steel maceration vats.

Tasting Notes

Straw yellow with greenish hues, the Lícia Albariño has strong varietal characteristics with hints of grapefruit, candied fruit, quince jelly, notes of fresh herbs, green apples, and minerals. It is full bodied and well balanced, highlighting the aromas of citrus and green apple, with a long and persistent finish.

Food Pairing

This wine pairs deliciously with grilled fish—or any kind of seafood—Asian cuisines, rice dishes, salads and grilled vegetables.

Vineyard & Production Info

Production area/appellation:
Rias Baixas
Bottles produced of this wine:
75,900

Winemaking & Aging

Varietal composition:
100% Albariño
Total SO2:
133

Analytical Data

pH level:
3.6
Acidity:
6.5 g/L
Alcohol:
12.5 %
Dry extract:
25.6 g/L
Total SO2:
133
Residual sugar:
2.1 g/L

About the Vineyard

Trellis trained vineyards are located in O Rosal at an altitude between 200 and 350 meters. Soils are granitic, sandy and very permeable, producing very fine wines with balanced acidity. The region's mild temperatures during the summer allow for a slow and gentle ripening of the grapes and help to conserve fruity aromas. Sustainable viticulture practices have led to the vineyards to become a natural habitat for over 160 species of flora and fauna, enriching the vines from the roots with biological wealth.