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Full Flap Albarín Blanco 2024
Castilla-Leon, SpainThe renewed cultivation of the Albarín grape in Spain has revived a centuries-old tradition and resulted in exceptional wines like this Full Flap Albarín. It is a variety likely unfamiliar to most wine enthusiasts, as few have probably encountered it before. Albarín descends from Savagnin, an aromatic French white grape native to the Jura region. It is grown on calcareous and clay soils influenced by cool Atlantic Ocean breezes. Fresh, lively, and distinctive, it should not be confused with Albariño. As far as I am aware, Vilano wines are not distributed in British Columbia, but they deserve broader availability. This bottle is DO León, with an electric green-yellow colour. The nose is more tropical, with big citrus marked by desert scrub dried herbs. While it opens with a fresh sweetness, its bitter notes in the finish complete a complex picture. Ready to drink and well worth seeking out in Spain.Tasted: 09 June 2025Tasted by: Anthony GismondiPrices:| BC | $25.00 | 750ml | estimated market price in Canada |
Grape: Albarín UPC: 8423553001973
