La Val Finca Arantei Albariño 2021

This is one of our bestselling Spanish white wines and, being produced from a single vineyard, is a terrific example of this grape variety.

When compared to top rated Albariño wines from other producers, we have always thought that it was very well priced at around £16.00 for its superb quality.

However, a change in price is on the horizon. Bodegas La Val were recently bought out by the CVNE group (Compañía Vinicola del Norte de España, The Northern Spanish Wine Company), and with the new 2022 vintage they are repositioning the price to circa £23.00.

So, we jumped in and purchased the last stock of the delicious 2021 vintage, and can continue to offer it at the current price of £16.40.

If this is one of your favourites then grab a few bottles before the price hike trips in when the 2021 vintage sells out!

It will continue to drink well till end of 2024 at least.

Good vine age gives you an Albarino with classic elegance yet more depth and intensity.

Production notes –
The Albariño grapes for this wine are sourced from the single Arantei estate at the extreme south of Condado de Tea – where it is the first vineyard in the region to begin harvesting. Arantei is a 35 hectare vineyard, around 22 years old, located in the old river bed – where pebbles are a main feature in the rich clay and mineral soil. It has a southerly aspect, aiding ripening. Harvesting is by hand, with careful grape selection. The grapes are destemmed, undergo a 6 hour cold maceration at 10ºC (to add texture to the wine), and are then fermented using natural yeasts in stainless steel at a controlled temperature. The wine is rested on its lees for at least 3 months before bottling, with regular batonnage.

Lifted, floral aromas of citrus and peach. Minerality on the palate is balanced by stone fruit, lime and white spice – giving a long, crisp and zesty finish.