Maior de Mendoza Fulget Albariño 2019 (Spain)

Description

• Dry style
• Pineapple
• Citrus & mint
• Long & fresh finish

"A pretty white with sliced lemon, white pineapple and lime. There’s a stone undertone to it, too. It’s full-bodied with creamy texture and a lively finish. Drink now" James Suckling, Jamessuckling.com, Sep 2020

"Aromatic and peachy nose with refined lemon and grapefruit notes. Beautifully balanced palate, juicy and focused. Very refreshing finish" Decanter World Wine Awards 2020

Straw yellow with slight greenish, limpid and bright. Aromatically of medium-high intensity with hints of stone fruits (peach,medlar), white fruits, pineapple, citrus fruits, anise, mint, florals and lychees. Good acidity, fresh, fat and greasy, with volume. Very fruity, long and intense. Very balanced.

Pruning took place during the months of December and January. After the flowering in June, superfluous shoots were trimmed. Throughout the summer, the crops were thinned and excessive individual branches were cut. During the ripening period a detailed analysis of plots kept check on the levels of acidity and sugar in the grapes. The harvest took place between September 12th – 23th, finding the optimum level of maduration for each plot. All this works are made by hand.

15 hectares vineyard in the sub-zone of the Salnes Valley, within the “Rías Baixas” Denomination of Origin. Vines are 28 years-old, in slopes over sandy granitic soils, close to the Atlantic Ocean.

Grapes were collected in 20 kg boxes; and stored in a refrigerated lorry whilst inside the vineyard and immediately transported to the Wine Cellar where cold pelicular maceration was applied on an average of 5 hours. Alcoholic fermentation took place over 21 days at a controlled temperature (16ºC-18ºC).

Storage temperature should not exceed 18º or 20ºC and should never be exposed to the sun, avoiding in all cases sudden changes of temperature. It should be served at a recommended temperature of 10 to 12ºC.

Since its market release, Fulget has received year after year, different awards and mentions, in the most recognised world wine competitions and publications. Everyone agrees to emphasize its excellent value for money.

Food Pairing: Suitable as an accompaniment to hors d´oeuvres, shellfish, fish, rice dishes, pasta, white meats and oriental cuisine.