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
“Apple, peach and melon aromas are fresh and easy to like. This has a pure palate, with citric and malic acidity offset by pulpy weight. Peach and apricot flavors finish long, and overall this should maintain its good shape over the next year.”
— Wine Enthusiast, Aug 2015
“Tart acidity and a noticeable spritz lend a racy character to this lively white. Offers bright flavors of pineapple, lemon and fresh herb, with a clean, slightly briny finish.”
— Wine Spectator, Nov 2015
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Vineyard & Production Info
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
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Winemaking & Aging
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
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Analytical Data
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