{"title":"Rías Baixas","description":"\u003cdiv style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/Rias_Baixes_Collection_Banner.jpg?v=1777796917\" alt=\"Photo of the Rías Baixas Estuary and vineyards in Galicia North West Spain\" style=\"float: none;\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"3\"\u003eSituated on the rugged, green Atlantic coastline of northwest Spain, \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"69\"\u003eRías Baixas\u003c\/b\u003e is the undisputed home of the country's finest white wines. The name itself translates to \"lower estuaries,\" perfectly describing the dramatic, deep coastal inlets where the vineyards almost seemingly tumble right into the crashing ocean. This is a lush, rain-swept landscape, completely different from the warm, dry plains most people associate with traditional \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"3\" data-index-in-node=\"444\"\u003eSpanish wine\u003c\/b\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"4\"\u003eTo thrive in this damp coastal climate, local winemakers have traditionally trained their vines high above the ground on stone pergolas. This brilliant, centuries-old technique allows the fresh sea breezes to flow directly underneath the canopy, keeping the grapes dry and healthy while they slowly ripen in the summer sunshine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-path-to-node=\"5\"\u003eThe absolute star of this maritime terroir is the \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"50\"\u003eAlbariño\u003c\/b\u003e grape. Rooted in pure granite soils, it produces a spectacularly refreshing \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"5\" data-index-in-node=\"135\"\u003eSpanish white wine\u003c\/b\u003e. When you pour a glass, you can expect lively, energetic aromas of white peach, zesty lemon, and crisp green apple, all perfectly balanced by a mouth-watering natural acidity and a distinct, slightly salty sea-breeze finish. Bright, highly aromatic, and incredibly thirst-quenching, these bottles are the ultimate companion for fresh coastal food, pairing just as beautifully with a lavish seafood platter as they do with a simple Friday night fish and chips.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"lagar-de-cervera-albarino-rias-baixes","title":"Lagar de Cervera Albariño 2024","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLagar de Cervera Albariño is a deliciously refreshing and lively wine with aromas of lemon and lime matched with aromatic hints of summer flowers. The nose offers a clean mineral charm on top of the complex citrus fruit character that also leans towards small hints of stone fruit. On the palate, mouthwatering tropical and green apple fruit flavours lead to a long and persistent finish. Serve as an apéritif, with seafood or simply enjoy this refreshing cool climate wine alone.[#intro]A deliciously refreshing and lively Albariño perfect as an apéritif or with seafood...[\/intro]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Lagar de Cervera","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15796643561530,"sku":"A24LAGARDECEVERA-1","price":20.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/files\/LagarBt.jpg?v=1685798263"},{"product_id":"adegas-galegas-albarino-veigadares-2013","title":"Adegas Galegas Albariño Veigadares 2022","description":"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe Adegas Galegas Albariño Veigadares is a multi-award winning white wine from the Rías Baixas DO of Spain. Aged for 6 months in a combination of French and American oak barrels this wine is bright golden yellow in colour and displays intense and elegant tropical fruit aromas and aromatic herbs. The palate is dry, well-balanced and full bodied ending with a long fruity finish.[#intro]Fermented \u0026amp; aged in oak this is an intense \u0026amp; elegant award winning Albariño...[\/intro]\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Adegas Galegas","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":15799740694586,"sku":"A22GALEGASVEIG-1","price":21.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0106\/1539\/0266\/products\/VeigadaresBottle.jpg?v=1613558009"},{"product_id":"adegas-valminor-serra-da-estrela-albarino-rias-baixas","title":"Adegas Valmiñor Serra da Estrela Albariño 2024","description":"\u003cp\u003eFruit for the Serra da Estrela Albariño is sourced from pergola-grown fruit in the O Rosal area of southern Galicia to produce this fresh and vibrant white wine. It is there, near the border with Portugal, Galicia's indigenous grape Albariño displays the intense minerality and zesty apricot and citrus character that makes this such a popular grape variety. This wine is the ideal partner for seafood caught in the wide, low river estuaries - or Rías Baixas - after which the region is named. Serra da Estrela is a young wine that expresses the Albariño grape in all its glory. Straw yellow in colour it displays delicate fruit aromas, freshness and complexity to the nose. 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O Rosal is the most southerly sub-region of the Rías Baixas, situated on the north bank of the river Miño, which marks the border with Portugal's Vinho Verde. Here the vineyards benefit from cooling Atlantic breezes and the moderating influence and increased airflow from the river. Loureiro, a variety prized for its aromatic flavour profile, performs particularly well here and wines labelled ‘O Rosal’ must include this grape in the blend, something which distinguishes them from the majority of Rías Baixas wines which are 100% Albariño. Each grape variety is vinified separately and, after a short period of lees ageing, the blend was carefully assembled to produce the distinctive Santiago Ruiz style. Bright yellow in colour. On the nose, intense aromas of crisp apple, pear, lime blossom and lemon verbena are married with subtle herbal notes. On the palate, the precise and concentrated flavours are complemented by a stony minerality and balanced by a vibrant acidity, resulting in a crisp and clean finish. The distinctive label is a hand-drawn map of the region, drawn by Santiago’s daughter to guide guests travelling to her wedding which took place at the winery. 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An extended pre-fermentation maceration, to extract maximum aromatics from the thick-skinned Albariño grapes, and five months of lees ageing following fermentation have resulted in a complex and textured wine. On the nose there are intense aromas of apricot and ripe lemon, married with tropical hints of papaya and mango and subtle floral nuances. On the palate there is a broad and rich texture, thanks to the time on lees, and a vibrant acidity carries the pronounced flavours onto the long and elegant finish. This bottle also has a distinctive label: a hand-drawn sketch based on an old photo of Santiago and his daughter Rosa standing on the balcony above the winery door. 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It is often blended with other native grapes in the Vinho Verde region, but some producers make single-varietal Alvarinho. Elsewhere, due to its popularity, Albariño is now grown in maritime climates around the world, including New Zealand, and Uruguay. This six bottle case contains one bottle each of outstanding examples of the Albariño grape variety. 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This extra time in the cellar transforms the palate, providing a rounded, silky texture that feels substantial and luxurious without losing any of that signature Atlantic energy. The finish is long, elegant, and unmistakably Galician, leaving behind a faint touch of sea salt and stony minerality. Because of its added structure and depth, this is a fantastic \u003cb data-path-to-node=\"6\" data-index-in-node=\"181\"\u003efine wine\u003c\/b\u003e for the dinner table. It has the body to stand up to richer seafood dishes, such as scallops in garlic butter, grilled turbot, or even a classic roast chicken seasoned with lemon and herbs. 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