Albamar Ancestral 2023
£23.73 (Inc. VAT bot. 75 cl.) / North Ireland
Bodegas Albamar
Vino de España
6 for immediate shipment. More, available on 20/12/2024
Features
Style
Occasions
Winery
Size
Appellation
Alcohol
11.5%
Grapes
Serving
Between 6ºC and 8ºC
Winemaking
Direct pressing, fermented with indigenous yeasts in stainless steel tanks and final fermentation in the bottle with a minimum ageing of 8 months without added sulphites or expedition liqueur.
Description
Albamar Ancestral is a sparkling wine made exclusively with the Albariño variety (100%) from the Salnés Valley, in the Rías Baixas region of Galicia. This wine is the result of the work of the Albamar winery, a family business founded more than 25 years ago and currently run by Xurxo Alba Padín, who has promoted a respectful and non-interventionist viticulture. The vineyards are located at the mouth of the Umia River and are located in sandy soils of granitic origin, rich in minerals that give complexity and freshness to the grapes.
Winemaking
The production of Albamar Ancestral follows the ancestral fermentation method, in which the wine is bottled at an advanced stage of density (around 1.004 to 1.006) to finish fermentation inside the bottle. This natural process uses the grapes' own indigenous yeasts, without the addition of external products, which allows the varietal typicity of the Albariño to be preserved to the maximum. The wine remains in contact with its lees for about 7-8 months, achieving a creamy texture and providing bakery notes. Subsequently, the bottles are disgorged without the addition of expedition liqueur or sulphites, in a limited production of around 3,200 to 4,000 bottles per year.
Taste
Albamar Ancestral has a straw yellow colour with golden highlights and fine, persistent bubbles. On the nose, it displays aromas of yellow and white fruit, such as peach and apple, along with notes of yeast and pastries over a mineral background that evokes the salinity of the Atlantic. On the palate, it is dry and fresh, with a balanced acidity that brings vitality and an enveloping, creamy character. Citrus flavours are perceived, mainly grapefruit and lemon, as well as stone fruit. Its fine carbonation is perfectly integrated, giving it a delicate, light texture. It finishes with a subtle bitterness and a floral finish, leaving a long and refreshing persistence.
This wine is ideal for pairing with seafood dishes, oysters, sushi, seafood rice dishes and soft cheeses, highlighting its versatile and refreshing character.
Shipping to North Ireland
50% discount on orders over £336.14Estimated transit time: 4-5 working days.
| Bottles | Price | Over £336.14 |
|---|---|---|
| 1-6 | £10.84 | £5.42 (-£5.42) |
| 7-12 | £14.71 | £7.35 (-£7.35) |
| 13-18 | £20.59 | £10.29 (-£10.29) |
| 19-24 | £28.15 | £14.08 (-£14.08) |
| 25-30 | £32.69 | £16.34 (-£16.34) |
| 31-36 | £36.55 | £18.28 (-£18.28) |
| 37-42 | £44.12 | £22.06 (-£22.06) |
| 43-48 | £48.32 | £24.16 (-£24.16) |
| 49-54 | £54.58 | £27.29 (-£27.29) |
| 55-60 | £58.66 | £29.33 (-£29.33) |
| VAT included | ||
