Albariño Morgadío 2023 (750ml)
Price: $28.99
| Producer | Morgadío |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Rias Baixas. |
| Varietal | Albariño |
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Sku | 204231 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Morgadío Description
In 1984 a farm named Morgadío in the Rías Baixas subdistrict of Condado do Tea near the aldea of Albeos was consolidated from multiple existing owners, and planting began. Vineyard area was gradually expanded to its current 148 acres. Within Rías Baixas there are three primary subdistricts: El Rosal and Val do Salnés on Galicia’s rainy Atlantic coast, and Condado do Tea inland on the north bank of the Miño River, a situation remarkably reminiscent of Germany’s Rheingau.
Condado’s gentle climate, southern exposure and soil of brilliantly reflective granite sand serve to maximize the Albariño’s concentration. Just in time for the 1988 harvest, Morgadío finished a state-of-the-art gravity-flow facility at the bottom of the vineyard amphitheater which includes pneumatic presses and isothermic stainless steel tanks. From the 1996 vintage, the Méndez family of Orense has increased investment in the bodega to maximize the quality of the grapes and wines.
Morgadio comes from the word “morgado”: the group of possessions that were indivisibly handed down to the eldest son, the perpetuation of the family’s tradition.
Tasting Note: Has mineral, elegant aromas with hints of freshly cut pineapple, peaches and stony notes. Saline and dry on the palate with a round, medium body and fresh acidity. A gastronomic, textural and pure expression of Albariño.
