Attis Espadeiro 2018 is an interesting rarity. Made with an almost extinct Galician red variety, it stands out for its marked personality and great power and freshness on the palate. With very limited production.
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
100% Espadeiro
Type of barrel
French oak barrels
Type of bottle
Burgundy Bottle
Barrel aging time
12 months
Capacity (cl)
75
General Information
Attis Espadeiro 2018 shows the most Atlantic side of Galician reds. As its name indicates, it is a single-varietal of espadeiro, a native grape almost extinct in Rías Baixas. It was in 2012 when Attis Bodega y Viñedos decided to embark on the recovery of almost forgotten local red varieties and, thus, add new references to its already attractive portfolio of great whites.
In the village of Meaño, in the heart of the Salnés Valley, Attis Bodega y Viñedos works its vineyards. Like almost all the vines it owns, the espadeiro ones are also trellised (arranged in pergolas) and planted in sandy-clay granite soils, 100 meters above sea level. The influence of the Atlantic and this unique location, with a southwest orientation, endow the fruits with characteristic freshness and acidity. Qualities that were accentuated by the 12 months of aging in French oak barrels to which the wine was subjected.
Attis Espadeiro 2018 is a red wine true to its rustic and austere varietal character, which, thanks to its pleasant freshness, pairs perfectly with blue fish, cured cheeses, red meats, and offal dishes.
Tasting notes
In appearance, Attis Espadeiro shows an intense purple color.
The nose is complex, with predominant aromas of very ripe fruit, licorice, and intense white flowers (lilies).
On the palate, it is powerful. Elegant tannic structure prolonged by great acidity.
The winery
Winery
In the heart of the Salnés Valley, specifically in the municipality of Meaño, lies Attis Bodega y Viñedos, a family-owned winery that produces authentic, artisanal, and Atlantic wines.
All the winery's creations are made from native varieties of the D.O. Rías Baixas, crafted with the utmost care and respect for the environment and the vines, from cultivation to vinification, including the harvest. The production is entirely artisanal, resulting in wines with a distinct Atlantic character and high salinity, a hallmark of this subzone of the Salnés Valley.
All the winery's creations are made from native varieties of the D.O. Rías Baixas, crafted with the utmost care and respect for the environment and the vines, from cultivation to vinification, including the harvest. The production is entirely artisanal, resulting in wines with a distinct Atlantic character and high salinity, a hallmark of this subzone of the Salnés Valley.