Castro Martin, Albarino

€19.99

Delicious, fresh, fruity and made with minimal intervention in the vineyards, this carefully made wine manages to capture the essence of the Albarino grape, while adding texture and freshness from the work in the winery.

Grown in the Salnés valley on alluvial soils with granite and quartz, this is rocky and unforgiving terrain. However, these vinyards are family owned and run and the average age of the vines is 50 years old, which means that not only do the family know what they are about, but so too do the vines.

Without extremes of temperatures, the Atlantic influence on these vineyards is really telling. Cooling breezes in the hot summer months and the retention of heat through the winter, this region seems especially suited to the Albarino grape. It is naturally lower in acidity than many other white varieties and prone to over-ripeness; the cool breezes help it retain freshness while the Spanish sunshine ripens the grapes fully.

The sea then imparts (sometimes) a genuinely magic mineral touch which manifests itself as salinity in the grapes and wines, taking them from seaside quaffing bottles to serious culinary partners on a different level.

Region: Rias Baixas

Country: Spain

Grape(s): Albarino

Style: Vibrant, Mineral, Medium-Light, Juicy, Fruity, Fresh, Elegant, Bright

Best food matches: Tapas, Shellfish, Seafood, Scallops, Lamb, Charcuterie

Alcohol: 13%

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When you buy wine from The Allotment Wine Co. you're helping a small Irish company that in turn supports small, sustainable wine producers who grow the grapes and make amazing wines. We only work with partners who share a deep respect and connection with the land and its traditions, witnessed in a firm commitment to quality and sustainability. All of which makes for better wines.

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We charge €7.99 per delivery for quantities less than that.

Our hours for processing orders are between 9am - 6pm Monday to Friday.

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Hi, I'm Chris Gifford.

And you're very welcome to The Allotment Wine Co.

When you wine from me, you're supporting a small Irish business which in turn supports small, sustainable wine producers, as well as other small, dedicated Irish wine importers.

When selecting wines, I look for partners who share a deep respect and connection with the land and its traditions, witnessed in a firm commitment to quality and sustainability. All of which makes for better wines.