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Atalier By Raul Perez Albarino 'La Encrucijada' 2020 750ml

size
750ml
country
Spain
region
Galicia
appellation
Rias Baixas
WA
94
WA
94
Rated 94 by Wine Advocate
The super austere, sharp and mineral 2020 Atalier La Encrucijada reminded me of the first Leirana wines (that were developed by Raúl Pérez and Rodrigo Méndez). It's a classical Albariño vinified in oak (which is unnoticeable), with sharp acidity and laser precision, pungent and sharp beyond its price point. They are some 700 to 800 bottles of this. ... More details
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Atalier By Raul Perez Albarino 'La Encrucijada' 2020 750ml

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WA
94
WA
94
Rated 94 by Wine Advocate
The super austere, sharp and mineral 2020 Atalier La Encrucijada reminded me of the first Leirana wines (that were developed by Raúl Pérez and Rodrigo Méndez). It's a classical Albariño vinified in oak (which is unnoticeable), with sharp acidity and laser precision, pungent and sharp beyond its price point. They are some 700 to 800 bottles of this.
Winery
• 100% Albariño. • Sourced from a selection of the oldest and most sea-adjacent vines of the pre-phylloxeric Finca del Atelier. • Whole-cluster pressed and fermented spontaneously in thoroughly seasoned French oak. • Protracted aging (approx. 14 months) on the fine lees in barrel before bottling.
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size
750ml
country
Spain
region
Galicia
appellation
Rias Baixas
Overview
The super austere, sharp and mineral 2020 Atalier La Encrucijada reminded me of the first Leirana wines (that were developed by Raúl Pérez and Rodrigo Méndez). It's a classical Albariño vinified in oak (which is unnoticeable), with sharp acidity and laser precision, pungent and sharp beyond its price point. They are some 700 to 800 bottles of this.
green grapes

Varietal: Albarino

The pale skinned grapes of the Albarino varietal have been grown in and around Spain and Portugal for almost a thousand years, where they are highly enjoyed and prized by the locals for their distinctive aroma, and sharp, tart acidity levels. Over the past century, their influence has spread to the New World, and many vineyards keen to emulate the white wines of Spain have had considerable success with this varietal. The light bodied wines which are produced from the Albarino grapes have wonderfully aromatic properties, and carry ripe flavors of soft summer fruits, apricot and peach, with a mild and pleasantly bitter after taste brought on by their thick skins. Because of their acidic nature, they are a fantastic match for many Spanish foods, and are best served chilled on a hot day.
barrel

Region: Galicia

The northern Spanish wine region of Galicia is a fascinating one indeed, and is most definitely a wine region to keep your eye on today and in the near future. Once an important center of viticulture and wine trade, Galicia suffered from a huge and devastating economic depression in the 19th century, leaving many of the vineyards untended and useless. However, the 20th century saw various organizations pour money into Galician wine making, thus rebooting the wine industry of this relative wet and windy region on the Atlantic coast. Today, the region is being celebrated for its superb and flavorful blended white wines, made from native grape varietals such as Albarino and Caino Blanca, and is continuing to rebuild itself and regain former glories.
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Country: Spain

For over two thousand years, Spain has been responsible for much of Europe's wine production, making the very best of native grape varietals, and more recently experimenting with and perfecting wines made from imported grapes. Of course, the region of La Rioja is renowned world-wide for the quality and characteristics of its wines, which benefit greatly from the warm, dry continental climate of the area, and the fertile soils of the Ebro river basin. However, there is far more to Spanish produce than the complex, aromatic and earthy red wine of this region, as a result of the vast range of wine making traditions and practices, and terrains and climatic conditions found across the country. The region Castilla y Leon produces some of Europe's finest white wines, and the sparkling wines of Cava and the sherries of Jerez are firm favorites for wine lovers around the world.
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green grapes

Varietal: Albarino

The pale skinned grapes of the Albarino varietal have been grown in and around Spain and Portugal for almost a thousand years, where they are highly enjoyed and prized by the locals for their distinctive aroma, and sharp, tart acidity levels. Over the past century, their influence has spread to the New World, and many vineyards keen to emulate the white wines of Spain have had considerable success with this varietal. The light bodied wines which are produced from the Albarino grapes have wonderfully aromatic properties, and carry ripe flavors of soft summer fruits, apricot and peach, with a mild and pleasantly bitter after taste brought on by their thick skins. Because of their acidic nature, they are a fantastic match for many Spanish foods, and are best served chilled on a hot day.
barrel

Region: Galicia

The northern Spanish wine region of Galicia is a fascinating one indeed, and is most definitely a wine region to keep your eye on today and in the near future. Once an important center of viticulture and wine trade, Galicia suffered from a huge and devastating economic depression in the 19th century, leaving many of the vineyards untended and useless. However, the 20th century saw various organizations pour money into Galician wine making, thus rebooting the wine industry of this relative wet and windy region on the Atlantic coast. Today, the region is being celebrated for its superb and flavorful blended white wines, made from native grape varietals such as Albarino and Caino Blanca, and is continuing to rebuild itself and regain former glories.
fields

Country: Spain

For over two thousand years, Spain has been responsible for much of Europe's wine production, making the very best of native grape varietals, and more recently experimenting with and perfecting wines made from imported grapes. Of course, the region of La Rioja is renowned world-wide for the quality and characteristics of its wines, which benefit greatly from the warm, dry continental climate of the area, and the fertile soils of the Ebro river basin. However, there is far more to Spanish produce than the complex, aromatic and earthy red wine of this region, as a result of the vast range of wine making traditions and practices, and terrains and climatic conditions found across the country. The region Castilla y Leon produces some of Europe's finest white wines, and the sparkling wines of Cava and the sherries of Jerez are firm favorites for wine lovers around the world.