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.

Light-bodied, focused and fresh, this lively white rides on crisp acidity and a touch of spritz, carrying lemon, light peach and brine notes.
— Wine Spectator, Nov 2012

“This shows an almost herbal note early on nose followed by peach and dried lemon pith aromas. Quite smooth and polished in the mouth, though with no shortage of brightening acidity, this shows rather intense lemon, quince and almost tropical fruit flavors. The finish reverts to lighter apple notes but superimposed on lovely suggestions of green tea and hints of minerality.”
— Gregory Dal Piaz, Sep 2013

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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:

80,000

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

pH level:

3.5

Acidity:

7.2 g/L

Alcohol:

12.5 %

Dry extract:

24 g/L

Residual sugar:

2 g/L

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