Columna Rías Baixas Albariño, 2023

Spain, (Rías Baixas DO)
100% Albarino
12.5%

This is a generous, approachable expression of Albariño from Condado de Tea, an undersung subzone of Rias Baixas. Grown in warmer and drier conditions, Columna achieves beautiful balance and ripeness under the careful guidance of Rodri Mendez, considered one of the best growers and winemakers in Galicia and a world-class authority on Albariño.

 

TASTING NOTES:  A style of Albarino that is bright, floral, mineral and at the same time shows depth. Displays a great balance between granite-driven, subtly smoky minerality, salinity and fairly rich yellow stone fruit.

FOOD PAIRINGS:  Shellfish, seafood, Thai dishes.