# 1583 Albariño de Fefiñanes (2022)

- **Producer:** Bodegas del Palacio de Fefiñanes
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Albariño
- **Region:** Galicia, Spain
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Average price:** €32
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 10–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** grapefruit, lemon, apricot, peach, blossom, vanilla, cloves, biscuit, honey, almond

## About this wine

The 1583 Albariño de Fefiñanes is a white wine from Bodegas del Palacio de Fefiñanes, located in the Rías Baixas DO of Galicia, Spain. The wine's name references the birth year of the first Viscount of Fefiñanes, linking it to the historical Fefiñanes Palace. The producer has a long-standing winemaking tradition dating back to the 17th century, with a focus on the native Albariño grape. The vineyards are situated in the Val do Salnés sub-region, characterized by sandy soils with limestone and clay. This particular bottling is noted for its harmonious balance between the fruit-forward nature of Albariño and the added complexity derived from oak aging.

## Interesting facts

- Named after the birth year of the first Viscount of Fefiñanes.
- The winery is housed within the historic Fefiñanes Palace.
- A tribute to ancestral lineage and winemaking tradition.
- Offers a complexity often compared to white Burgundy.

## Food pairing

The wine's vibrant acidity cuts through richer textures and balances the natural sweetness of seafood. Its subtle oak notes complement creamy sauces and roasted flavors, while its minerality can stand up to more complex preparations.

## Wine making process

The 1583 Albariño de Fefiñanes is produced using 100% Albariño grapes sourced from Rías Baixas, with a focus on the Val do Salnés region. The harvest for the 2022 vintage occurred in the third week of September. Vinification involves fermentation in used French oak barrels from Bordeaux, lasting for three months with lees stirring. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes a six-month aging process on fine lees. This includes four months in French and American oak barrels and two months in stainless steel tanks, with monthly batonnage during the oak aging period.