A blend of 40% Mencía alongside 30% of each Caiño Tinto and Espadeiro. Whole clusters are foot-trodden and transferred to stainless steel where alcoholic and malolactic fermentation is completed. Rested for 3 months in stainless before being transferred to large 1500L neutral barrels for a further 6 months of refinement.
Info
Producer:
Vintage:
2023
Country:
Spain
Region:
Galicia
Appellation:
Rias Baixas
Variety:
Blend - Other
Color:
Red
Sizes Available
| Full Bottle | ES-ALB-08-23 | 12/750ml |
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Press & Reviews
Tim Atkin, MW
Score
93
Date
2024-12-16
"This is Xurxo Alba's cheapest red, sourced from 20 parcels in the Saln,s Valley. Fermentedwith 100% whole bunches, it's a cuv,e of Menc¡a with 30% each of Ca¡¤o Tinto andEspadeiro. Rose petal, clove and wet earth aromas segue into a palate of cranberry andpomegranate and savoury tannins. 2024-28"
James Suckling
Score
92
Date
2024-11-19
"Aromas of ginger, wild berries and nervy fruit. The palate is direct, fresh and compelling. A crunchy red with mencia, caino and espadeiro. Drinkable now, but it will definitely evolve for the next couple of years."
Wine Advocate
Score
91
Date
2025-07-24
"I tasted again the 2023 Albamar Tinto, which was produced with Espadeiro, Caíño and Mencía grapes from the Salnés Valley. It's a light and easy-drinking red with a moderate 11% alcohol and freshness. It's evolving slowly, developing notes of dried rose petals and a honeyed touch and has almost unnoticeable tannins."
Vinous
Score
90
Date
2025-09-23
"The 2023 Tinto from Salnés blends Espadeiro, Caíño and Mencía. This aged for eight months in wooden vats. It is slender, with red fruit and herbal notes accented by a touch of violet. Aromatically intense, the palate is anchored in acidity, with lightly grippy tannins and tension. This is a well-made blend with an Atlantic profile at 11% alcohol and the soul of a white wine."