Description
Lagar de Cervera, Rías Baixas Albariño
WHERE IT GROWS (50-60)
This wine is sourced from vineyards in Salnés and O Rosal, two Rías Baixas sub-zones that hug the coast. Vines are grown on sandy decomposed granite, the perfect catalyst to trap aromatics while offering proper drainage for the high rainfall of the region. High winds blow in from the Atlantic to combat rot and mildew, which are common side effects of such a wet climate.
WHO MADE IT (50-60)
The Lagar de Cervera estate was created in 1988 by the famed Rioja producer La Rioja Alta, which first acquired vineyards in O Rosal and subsequently expanded its Galician holdings to 77 hectares. In 2013, the La Rioja Alta “group” opened a picturesque new facility in Pontevedra, complete with an onsite wine bar and shop.
HOW IT’S MADE (50-60)
Hand-harvested fruit was sorted in the field and shuttled in refrigerated containers to the winery, where the bunches were pressed directly to tank to avoid oxidation. In the 2021 vintage, about a third of the “lots” of wine underwent malolactic fermentation, and aging was carried out in stainless steel tanks in contact with the fine lees (spent yeasts), lending a touch of creaminess.
WHAT IT TASTES LIKE (50-60)
Yellow-gold with hints of green/silver. Expressive aromas of white peach, green mango, fresh green herbs, crushed rocks, sea salt, fresh cream, and chamomile tea. Textured and lush on the palate, with lots of wet-stone minerality and bright acidity pointing up the finish. Structured like white Burgundy but with a distinct salinity.
