# Alalá (2018)

- **Producer:** Narupa Vinos
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Albariño
- **Region:** Galicia, Spain
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 12.5%
- **Average price:** €19
- **Contains sulphites:** No
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–12 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** grapefruit, apple, beeswax, biscuit, pastry, honey, caramel

## About this wine

Alalá 2018 is a white wine from the Rías Baixas DO in Galicia, Spain, produced by Narupa Vinos. This wine is crafted from 100% Albariño grapes, with a focus on showcasing the grape's aging potential and the unique terroir of the region. The producer, Narupa Vinos, was founded by four friends with a commitment to expressing the best of Albariño and the Rías Baixas. The vineyard sites are characterized by siliceous soils of granitic origin. The 2018 vintage experienced cooler conditions and higher rainfall, requiring careful vineyard management.

## Interesting facts

- This wine is a project by four friends dedicated to Albariño.
- It's designed to age, defying the 'drink young' Albariño stereotype.
- Vines grow on siliceous soils of granitic origin.
- Sustainable and zero-residue viticulture is practiced.

## Food pairing

The wine's lively acidity and mineral notes cut through the richness of seafood and creamy sauces, while its subtle complexity complements delicate flavors without overpowering them. Its structure allows it to stand up to slightly richer preparations.

## Wine making process

Alalá 2018 is produced using 100% Albariño grapes. The winemaking process involves crushing the grapes followed by a short maceration with the skins. Alcoholic fermentation takes place in stainless steel tanks with temperature control, using indigenous yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine is aged on its lees for 12 months in stainless steel. Further aging occurs in the bottle for 18 months to two years before the wine is released. Sustainable and zero-residue viticulture practices are employed in the vineyards.