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.

“Savory notes of blanched almond and quinine balance the peach and tangerine flavors in this focused white, with lively acidity and a fresh, minerally finish.”
— Wine Spectator, May 2015

“Oceanic notes, white pepper, minerally whiffs and generic white-fruit aromas control the bouquet on this zesty Albariño. Minerally flavors of peach and nectarine come with a saline note, while the finish is firm and bright.”
— Wine Enthusiast, Sep 2014

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Vineyard name

The Arantei, Taboexa, and Pexegueiro vineyards

Vineyard size

145 acres

Soil composition

Pebbly and Sandy Clay-Loam

Training method

Pergola/Arbor-trained

Elevation:

165 feet

Vines/acre:

490

Yield/acre:

3.2 tons

Exposure:

Southwestern

Year vineyard planted:

1986

Harvest time:

September

First vintage of this wine:

2003

Bottles produced of this wine:

140,000

Varietal composition:

100% Albariño

Fermentation container:

Stainless steel tanks

Length of alcoholic fermentation:

14 days

Fermentation temperature:

63 °F

Maceration technique:

Cold Soak Maceration

Type of aging container:

Stainless steel tanks

pH level:

3.4

Acidity:

6.6 g/L

Alcohol:

12.5 %

Dry extract:

23 g/L

Residual sugar:

2 g/L

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