Albarino, Martin Codax

Albarino, Martin Codax 75cl

Albarino, Martin Codax

Spain | 12.5% | 75cl

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A clean, fresh, classic Albariño from Rías Baixas with a vibrant nose of tropical fruit, ripe citrus and tangerine, while the palate is juicy and mouthwatering.

This wine is pale lemon in colour. The nose is full of ripe fruity notes married with elegant aromas of fresh herbs, green apples, citrus fruit and grapefruit. The palate is refreshing and zesty with great flavour intensity which persists on the long finish.

The vineyards are primarily in the Salnés Valley, an average of five kilometres from the sea, ensuring the warm days are moderated by cool nights. The warm temperatures produce ripeness and full citrus and apricot fruit, while the colder temperatures at night ensure fresh, pure Albariño aromatics. The soils are granitic and the vines are trained on a traditional horizontal trellis system known as 'Emparrado' which is similar to pergola.

Fluctuating temperatures in spring affected bud burst and flowering. Yields were down as a result, but the remaining berries were small and concentrated. Cooler temperatures throughout the summer have meant that the grapes have retained refreshing acidity.

The grapes were hand harvested, destemmed and then carefully pressed. The wine was then fermented in temperature-controlled, stainless-steel vats at 16-18ºC and underwent partial (60%) malolactic fermentation. It was then rested for four months on its fine lees which gave a smooth, almost creamy texture to the wine.

Martín Códax was founded in 1986 by a group of winemakers led by 9th generation winemaker Luciano Amodeo. Today it comprises around 2,400 tiny vineyard parcels managed by 550 families in Rías Baixas. It has become the largest producer in Galicia with 450 hectares of vineyard planted with Albariño, representing 13% of the total Rías Baixas DO. The co-operative was instrumental in the creation of the Rías Baixas DO in 1988 (the statutes were signed at the winery) and has championed and conducted extensive research into the Albariño variety. Named after the medieval Galician poet and musician Martín Códax, the winery has strong links to local art and music.

Country Spain
Region Rias Baixas
Grapes Albarino/Alvarinho
ABV 12.5%
Suitable for Vegans No
Organic No

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