Nanclares Y Prieto 'Dandelion' Albarino 2024 Galicia, Spain

Grape 🍇: 100% Albariño

Style 😋: A quintessential, Atlantic influenced white that is both vibrant and complex. Aromas of ripe white peach, lemon zest, and fresh fennel give way to a palate that is electric with salinity and crisp acidity. A subtle texture from lees stirring adds depth, leading to a clean, mineral driven finish that evokes the sea breeze.

Details 📌: Sourced from 25-45 year old vines across multiple plots in Meaño and Cambados on sandy granitic soils. The grapes were hand harvested and whole bunch pressed. Fermentation was spontaneous with native yeast in stainless steel. The wine aged on its lees for about 6 months in a mix of vessels, with weekly batonnage (lees stirring) for the first month to build texture.

Story 📖: Nanclares y Prieto is the acclaimed partnership of Alberto Nanclares and Silvia Prieto, dedicated to crafting terroir transparent Albariños from the Rías Baixas coast. Alberto, a former economist, and Silvia, a trained lab technician, combine their meticulous natures to farm organically and intervene minimally in the cellar. 'Dandelion' is a beautiful introduction to their style, showcasing the vibrant, saline character of old vine Albariño from their collection of prized parcels.