2009 Ca' del Solo Albariño

$18.00 per bottle / $194.40 per case
$15.30 per bottle / $172.80 per case (Members)

Until 1989, Albariño was one of the rarest wine varieties in the world, rarely glimpsed outside the Iberian Peninsula. Since that time, this light yet vibrant white grape has become a darling of wine geeks worldwide with its preternatural ability to pair with all types of seafood, cheese and salty dishes.

Straw colored with green highlights and bright aromas of lemon blossom, white ginger and sage, the wine reminds one of the pilgrim journeys along the winding paths leading to Santiago de Compostela in Galicia. Citrus rind, wild herbs and green almond flavors continue this Spanish interlude as the ‘09 vintage finishes long, crisp, and briny. Perfect as an apéritif and wildly appropriate with fresh oysters, camarón en cazuela, and Asian foods.

Vital Statistics:
Varietal Blend: 91.8% albariño, 8.2% loureiro
Vineyard: Ca' del Solo
Appellation: Monterey County
Alcohol by Volume: 12.8%
TA: 5.6 g/L
pH: 3.4
Production: 3,350 cases
Certified Biodynamic^®