Vía Barrosa Albariño 2024
Crisp dry white wine · Vía Barrosa
Vintage: 2024
Type
Crisp dry white wine
Producer
Vía Barrosa
Country
Spain
Vintage
2024
Region & Appellation
Rías Baixas DO, Galicia
Grape Varieties
100% Albariño
Color & Appearance
Pale straw yellow with greenish highlights, brilliant clarity, and light legs
Aroma Profile
Aromatic and expressive with primary notes of white peach, crisp green apple, lemon zest, and subtle hints of wet stone and white flowers
Tasting Notes
A refreshing and vibrant attack leading to a bright, mineral-driven mid-palate with zesty citrus fruit, finishing clean, crisp, and bone-dry with a mouth-watering salinity
Flavor Profile
Dominated by citrus and stone fruit flavors, complemented by saline minerality, green herbs, and a refreshing grapefruit pith bitterness on the finish
Body & Texture
Light to medium body with a sleek, refreshing texture and lively mouthfeel enhanced by natural acidity
Acidity & Tannins
High, racy acidity that provides exceptional structural balance and a zesty, mouth-watering profile
Sweetness Level
Bone dry with minimal residual sugar
Alcohol Content
13% ABV
Aging & Oak
Un-oaked, fermented and aged in temperature-controlled stainless steel tanks to preserve fresh fruit characteristics and purity
Food Pairings
Ideal with fresh oysters, grilled prawns, ceviche, pan-seared white fish, sushi, and light tapas
Serving Suggestions
Serve well chilled at 45-50°F (7-10°C) in a standard white wine glass; drink young to enjoy its vibrant freshness
Price Range
$15 - $22 USD
Quality Assessment
89-91 points, offering excellent value as a classic, benchmark expression of coastal Galician Albariño
Production Methods
Hand-harvested grapes, pneumatic pressing, cold settling, and cool fermentation using selected yeasts in stainless steel
Terroir
Cool maritime climate influenced by the Atlantic Ocean, granitic sandy soils, and high annual rainfall providing ideal conditions for retaining acidity in Albariño
History & Heritage
Rooted in the coastal traditions of Galicia, where Albariño has been cultivated for centuries, often traditionally trained on high pergolas to combat humidity
Interesting Facts
Albariño is widely believed to have been brought to Galicia by Cluny monks along the Camino de Santiago pilgrimage route from Central Europe
Cellaring Potential
Best enjoyed within 1 to 3 years of the vintage while primary fruit freshness is at its peak
Similar Wines
Martín Códax Albariño, Pazo de Señoráns, Lagar de Cervera, and Do Ferreiro