Mar de Frades Rias Baixas Albarino 2024
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"Mar de Frades Rías Baixas Albariño 2024
About the producer:
Mar de Frades is a modern, emblematic winery of Rías Baixas, closely associated with the Atlantic identity of Albariño. The estate is known for its innovative spirit, striking blue bottles, and a clear focus on capturing the freshness, salinity, and elegance of coastal Galicia.
About the region:
Rías Baixas, located in northwestern Spain, is defined by its Atlantic climate, granite soils, and proximity to the ocean. Cool temperatures, high humidity, and sea breezes create vibrant, aromatic white wines with pronounced minerality, freshness, and natural acidity.
About the grape variety:
Albariño is the signature grape of Rías Baixas, prized for its aromatic intensity and crisp structure. It typically expresses citrus, stone fruit, and floral notes, alongside a distinctive saline edge that reflects its maritime origin.
Style and tasting note:
Mar de Frades Albariño 2024 is bright and expressive, with aromas of lime, green apple, white peach, and subtle herbal notes. The palate is crisp and refreshing, offering lively acidity, hints of tropical fruit, and a clean, mineral-driven finish with a touch of sea spray.
Trivia:
The iconic blue bottle is designed to protect the wine from light while evoking the Atlantic Ocean, reinforcing Mar de Frades’ strong connection to the sea and Galicia’s coastal heritage."
