BICO DA RAN ALBARIÑO

Vintage: 2023

Origin: D.O. Rías Baixas, Salnés Valley, Galicia, Spain

Grape Variety: 100% Albariño

Alcohol: 12.5%

Vinification:

Hand-harvested in the morning to preserve aromas and freshness. Cold fermentation in stainless steel tanks using selected yeasts. Cold-stabilized and filtered before bottling in Meis, Pontevedra.

Food Pairing Suggestions:

Light appetizers, Seafood and white fish, Citrus or tropical fruit salads, Fresh or sem-cured cheeses, Light Asian dishes or ceviche

Recommended Serving Temperature: 10–12 °C (50–54 °F)

Tasting Notes:

1. Color: Bright straw yellow with greenish reflections.
2. Nose: Very aromatic, with citrus notes, passion fruit, and a hint of fennel.
3. Palate: Refreshing, like biting into a ripe, juicy apple. Lively acidity with a fruity, exotic, and vegetal character.

Wine Profile:

Bico da Ran is made from hand-harvested Albariño grapes sourced from selected vineyards in the Salnés Valley. The grapes are picked in the morning to preserve freshness and aroma. The must is cold-fermented with yeasts that enhance varietal aromas, then cold-stabilized and filtered before bottling in Meis, Pontevedra.

The Rías Baixas region, often called the "Garden of Eden," enjoys a cool, humid climate influenced by the nearby Atlantic Ocean. The Salnés Valley, the lowest and most coastal subzone, features mild temperatures, abundant rainfall, and granitic soils that contribute to the freshness and minerality typical of Albariño.