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What importer Polaner Selections has to say about this wine...
VarietalsBrancellaoVarietal NotesAlbarello or BrancellaoBiodynamicPracticingVineyardAll estate owned vineyards on pure schist with very steep inclines. Most of the vineyards are terraced. This wine is all Brancellao which is a local red grape variety The average age of the vines are 80 years.Soilschist or "losa" as it is locally known.ViticultureThe vineyard work is all done by hand including harvest. Fernando Gonzalez is in charge of the viticulture and practices biodynamics.VinificationThe wines are fermented with wild yeasts. The grapes are foot troden in large oak fermentation vats.AgingAged in old French oak barrels for 12 months and 12 months in bottle. The barrels have seen at least 5 previous vintages.
Details
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Grape Variety
Alvarelhao
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Vintage
2016
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Size
750ml
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Sweetness
Dry
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Body
Light Bodied