Soverbas 2021

Originating from the Atlantic hillsides of Galicia, this wine comes from vineyards located around the village of Cambados, in the heart of the Rías Baixas appellation, Val do Salnés sub-zone. The plots, close to the ocean, lie primarily on well-drained, sandy granite soils, which promote slow ripening and a strong mineral expression. The vineyard is trained using traditional pergolas, allowing for aeration of the grapes and preserving their natural freshness, while faithfully reflecting the maritime and saline character of this unique coastal terroir.

Made from Albariño grapes from old vines harvested by hand, this wine is crafted from destemmed and gently pressed grapes. The must ferments spontaneously with indigenous yeasts in large, neutral casks or containers, at a controlled temperature, without the addition of any unnecessary oenological products. Aging continues on fine lees, without vigorous stirring, in these same containers, in order to preserve aromatic purity, saline tension, and the most precise possible expression of its Atlantic terroir.

This wine reveals notes of ripe citrus , stone fruit , and green apple , complemented by touches of white flowers , saline mineral nuances, and a subtle spice character from aging on the lees. The palate is ample and precise, driven by a lively acidity that elongates the structure, a slightly creamy texture, and a long, taut, and flavorful finish marked by a lingering iodine note.

The history of wine in Spain is so ancient that no one really knows who first brought the vines to the region. By the time the Phoenicians arrived some 3,000 years ago and founded the present-day cities of Cádiz and Jerez, viticulture was already well established, and Spanish wines were widely traded throughout the Mediterranean and North Africa. You could say that Spain is a winemaking miracle. After years on the sidelines of the world of fine wines, it is now a major player. Investment and ambition in vineyards and wineries are resulting in increasingly rich, complex (often high in alcohol), and spicy reds that are gaining popularity with international consumers. Proud to have more land dedicated to vines than any other country, Spain is only now beginning to capitalize on this resource in a consistent way. Spain is a chaotic jumble of regions and subregions, much like its landscape is a chaotic jumble of incredibly rugged scenery. A glance at a map reveals the climatic diversity among Spain's many wine regions, from the lush, green vineyards of Galicia on the northern Atlantic coast to the parched vineyards of the southeastern Mediterranean. Spain's saving grace for viticulture is the average altitude of its vineyards, which is over 600 meters. Many Spanish vineyards are thus able to produce grapes with good color and acidity simply because nighttime temperatures are relatively low and the grapes don't ripen until after a sufficiently long growing season. But there is a real treasure trove to be found for those willing to dig, and now that a class of connoisseurs has developed in Spain, all sorts of ambitious investors have done their part to change the image of Spanish wine. Today, a new generation of winemakers has quietly begun to craft spectacular wines and experiment with grape varieties that would have been unthinkable not so long ago. Wine remains an important commodity and an integral part of Spanish culture.