Sitta Doliola Albariño 2017 is the most traditional version of orange wine produced by Attis Bodega y Viñedos. Its uniqueness lies in the maceration with the grape skins, which gives it a peculiar tone, greater structure, and complexity. This process was carried out in clay amphorae, just as it was done in ancient times.
Consumption features
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General features
Type of wine
Region
Grape variety
100% Albariño
Type of bottle
Burgundy Bottle
Capacity (cl)
75
Alcohol content (% vol.)
11
General Information
The respect for traditional methods, which guides Attis Bodega y Viñedos in the production of their wines, is clearly evident in Sitta Doliola Albariño 2017, their highest-end orange wine or orange wine. Derived from the Latin word dolium, a type of clay jar used for transporting and storing solid and liquid foods, including wine, its name alludes to the nature of the vessel used for its maceration, a key process that gives this white wine all the uniqueness that makes it special.
From the heart of the Valle del Salnés come the grapes from old vines, between 35 and 40 years old, that make up Sitta Doliola Albariño 2017. To bring it to our glass, Attis Bodega y Viñedos subjected the hand-selected and destemmed fruits to spontaneous alcoholic fermentation in clay jars. In the same 380-liter vessels, the musts fermented with their skins for 10 months, resulting in a white wine with a daring profile, very different from the classic Galician Albariño.
Attis Bodega y Viñedos is one of the most attractive and interesting wineries in Rías Baixas. Although most of their wines are subject to the D.O., the originality of Sitta Doliola Albariño 2017 is such that it is marketed without that certification. However, the strict quality standards managed by this family firm equate it to the rest of their creations that are indeed certified. Do not miss the opportunity to get one of the 300 bottles produced of this authentic enological rarity. It will surprise you whether you enjoy it on its own or as a companion to seafood and fish stews or grilled vegetables.
Tasting notes
Of a striking amber-orange color.
Fresh and citrusy nose, dominated by the aroma of grapefruit peel.
On the palate, it stands out for its fine and well-integrated acidity, with a soft tannin. Different and unique.
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.