Albariño
Pazo San Mauro Albariño 2007
Of the main regions of Rias Brixas, Condado de Tea is the least represented in Australia. The region is a bit more challenging than Val do Salnés and O Rosal, its a more inland with river valleys, a touch warmer and the soils are more solid and slatey. This wine is made by Cristina Mantilla, who also makes Valmiñor. Expect classic Albariño with plenty of flavour and a touch of minerals.
Fairly much text book albariño on the nose: freshly sliced lemons, a shake of white peaches, a bit of jasmine and lime blossom. A convincing mix of texture with a tight acid backbone, gives good mouthfeel. It’s very long on the finish with some rocky minerals and a lemon tang. Clean, fresh, and direct, the palate mirrors the nose for the most part. A classy act. 90 Pts.
Source: The Spanish Acquisition Price: $35 Closure: Conventional Cork
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hi dave
i’m hoping you haven’t set the scoring of the 07 albarinos to high given that this wine got 11 by the guys @ el mundo vino and this wasn’t a very good vintage
cheers
I don’t score by vintage, I score the wine in front of me when I taste (it’s rare that I will have them all in one sitting anyway). Also there will always be good wines made in poor vintages…
El mundo vino are notoriusly hard markers and they do panel tasting, which is very different to sitting down and drinking the wine (as a consumer would). Not that I don’t agree with them most of the time, on this occasion I have a different view.