La Comtesse Albariño 2016

Pazo de Barrantes (hentet 17. okt. 2026): La Comtesse Albariño 2016 – teknisk ark (producentens tekst, engelsk): 2016 LA COMTESSEDE PAZO DE BARRANTES OWN SINGLE-VINEYARD Grapes are sourced from Cacheiro single-vineyard, an old-vine plot within our 12-hectare estate called Pazo de Barrantes located in the Salnés valley (Rías Baixas D.O. Galicia). WINEMAKING MANUAL HARVEST In 18kg cases. September 21, 2016. GRAPE VARIETY 100% Albariño. BOTTLING DATE SERVING SUGGESTION We recommend serving the wine at around 13ºC so that its flavors and complexity show at their best. PAIRING Scarlet shrimp tartar with its coral and Capellanía white Reserva Sauce. Scallops and Norway lobster risotto with crispy bacon and butter. Clams in their juice, La Comtesse de Pazo Barrantes albariño, lime and grapefruit. February 20, 2019. LIMITED RELEASE 12,240 bottles (75cl). AGEING PROCESS La Comtesse ages in this same wooden vat for 12 months longer. Afterwards it remains in a concrete tank for other 10 months. First of all, the albariño bunches are de-stemmed before pressing. Afterwards, the grapes are gently pressed to respect and boost the intense aromatic potential obtained from these old vine grapes. Juice settling. Temperature controlled alcoholic fermentation (10 ºC) takes place in a 3.000-litre French Allier oak vats for 60 days. In the pursuit of gaining more volume on the palate and a balanced mouth feel, the wine is left in contact with its fine lees for 4 months. ALCOHOL CONTENT 13,5% Vol. LA COMTESSE 2016 SCORES GUÍA GOURMETS 97 POINTS DECANTER 96 POINTS GUÍA PROENSA 99 POINTS GUÍA EL PAÍS 95 POINTS GUÍA PEÑÍN 94 POINTS JAMES SUCKLING 94 POINTS WINE ADVOCATE (ROBERT PARKER) 93 POINTS