Hailing from Bodegas Granbazán, also known as Agro de Bazán, this wine comes from Val do Salnés. The oldest and most coastal subregion of northwest Spain’s Rías Baixas, this Atlantic-influenced area is defined by its moderate maritime climate and is known for wines of high acidity and distinct saline character.
In the glass, the wine shows medium lemon. On the nose, it is youthful and medium+ in intensity, offering a fruit profile centered on citrus — lime, lemon, and grapefruit — with a distinct touch of orange peel alongside tree fruits such as apple and pear. These are complemented by flourishes of white blossom and the variety’s signature saline note. The wine is further framed by subtle secondary hints of cream and butter, derived from eight months of lees aging (not the norm for Rías Baixas, but a practice winemakers occasionally employ to add texture and complexity to their wines).
On the palate, it is characteristically dry with bracing, high acidity. It possesses medium body and medium alcohol, with medium+ flavour intensity and a medium+ finish. The palate mirrors the nose while adding an extra layer of stone fruit, particularly apricot, along with a fresh herbal edge. The overall impression is of a wine shaped by both high-quality fruit and intelligent winemaking.
If that was not already obvious, this is a very good wine; it is delicious on its own, but also a highly versatile food partner. Its high acidity makes it an especially natural companion to rich or fatty foods—chips or crips as appetizers are a perfect complement.
by Harry1T6
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This brown bottle version is pretty good stuff (and particularly so at the price point). Very much worth the small premium over the green bottle – or at least it used to be small? Haven’t checked recently.
Thanks for the write up! A fellow WSETer, I see.