2016 Zarate Albarino Val do Salnes
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The grapes for the 2016 Zárate come from different vineyards—all owned by them and within one kilometer from the winery in the Salnés Valley—and all fermented separately and are kept with lees separate until January when they make the blend. In 2016 they harvested early, before the rains, and all wines have moderate alcohol levels. This is very clean, fresh and open, with primary notes, very young. It's a style similar to the 2015, with tension, good acidity and the granite sensation of freshness in the palate. 65,000 bottles were filled in May 2017.
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Luis Gutiérrez, Wine Advocate
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A very deep, youthful nose that has so much more to it than the peachiness of most wines from Rias Baixas. Then comes a huge blast of mineral freshness on the palate and a long lemony finish. Drink now.
91+ points. The grapes for the 2016 Zárate come from different vineyards—all owned by them and within one kilometer from the winery in the Salnés Valley—and all fermented separately and are kept with lees separate until January when they make the blend. In 2016 they harvested early, before the rains, and all wines have moderate alcohol levels. This is very clean, fresh and open, with primary notes, very young. It's a style similar to the 2015, with tension, good acidity and the granite sensation of freshness in the palate. 65,000 bottles were filled in May 2017. Zárate is one of the leading producers in Rías Baixas, with all their wines produced from their estate vineyards, which are all located in the Meaño and Sisán-Ribadumia zones of Valle del Salnés, where their winery is located. Aug 2017, www.robertparker.com, Drink: 217-2022