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
g, with green banana, minerality and firmness to the bouquet. The palate is clean and cleansing, which are two very different things, while the wine tastes of tangy citrus and green melon. Fresh, tropical and uncomplicated.
— Wine Enthusiast, Aug 2010
[D]isplays aromas of mineral, lemon, and floral notes. Slightly tart on the palate, it is crisp, savory, and in need of food to show at its best.
— Wine Advocate, Apr 2010
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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:
36,000
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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:
3.3
Acidity:
7.4 g/L
Alcohol:
12.5 %
Dry extract:
29 g/L
Residual sugar:
7 g/L