- Robert Parker (RP) points 92
- Vinous points
La Val - Orballo - Albariño
Vintage
2024
Size
75 cl
Price
€20.40 ex. VAT
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Tasting notes
The 2024 Orballo is a varietal Albariño from vines in a two-hectare plot in Finca Vilachán (50 hectares), in the subzone of O Rosal. The 21-year-old vines grow on schist soils closer to the sea, giving a more marked salinity and minerality. It fermented in two 5,000-liter stainless steel tanks, where it was kept on its lees for six months, followed by six months in concrete eggs and a further six months in ceramic vessels. This is very different from the other Albariños; it has character that goes beyond the varietal profile, with an austere stoniness that is superb. It has 12.5% alcohol, with a pH of 3.21 and 7.5 grams of acidity, indicating contained ripeness and very good freshness. It is vibrant, sharp, and saline, with more edge.
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About this wine
La Val's Orballo Albariño comes from Rias Baixas in Galicia, on Spain's cool Atlantic coast, where the grape reaches its most expressive form. Made entirely from Albariño, it reflects the granite soils and maritime climate of the region, delivering the variety's signature combination of freshness and texture.
Expect citrus and stone fruit notes, a saline edge and bright acidity that makes it a natural match for seafood. On board, pour it with shellfish, white fish, tapas or a light pasta dish. Serve well chilled at 8-10°C, ideally as an aperitif or alongside a seafood-driven lunch on deck.
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Producer
La Val
La Val is a wine producer based in the Rías Baixas appellation of Galicia, in northwest Spain. The estate focuses on white wines made from Albariño, the grape variety that defines this coastal denomination. Rías Baixas sits…
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Region
Galicia
Galicia occupies the northwestern corner of Spain, where the Atlantic Ocean exerts a profound influence on viticulture. The region has emerged as one of Spain's most dynamic wine-producing areas, known particularly for white…
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Appellation
Rias Baixas
Rías Baixas is a Denominación de Origen located in Galicia, northwestern Spain, established in 1988. The appellation takes its name from the coastal inlets called rías that characterize this Atlantic-facing region. It…
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