Albarino Blend

Valminor Davila 2004

I've been looking for some new white wines from Spain, so I ordered this in. It's Valminor's upscale wine from Rias Brixas, made from 55% Albarino and two other local grape varitaties, loureiro (30%) and treixadura (15%).  I'd never heard of them either, but this blend makes for a very interesting wine.

The packaging is quite good too, it describes the relationship between the elements that go into the making of the wine.  Quite well done.

Very different on the nose, apples, apricots, and cucumber with a bit of fennel seed.  There is a bit of a spritzy feeling in the mouth, citrus, white peach and minerals with some white pepper.  Its quite powerful with noticeable acid and a persistent finish.  An interesting wine,  perhaps it needs a few years to show its best?  89 Pts.

Source: Boccaccio Cellars Price: Around $40 Closure: Conventional Cork

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