# Albariño de Fefiñanes (2020)

- **Producer:** Bodegas del Palacio de Fefiñanes
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** 100% Albariño
- **Region:** Galicia, Spain
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.5%
- **Average price:** €22
- **When to drink:** Passed
- **Serving temperature:** 10–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** green apple, melon, lemon, aromatic herbs, chamomile, peach, preserved lemons, apricot, honeyed pineapple

## About this wine

Albariño de Fefiñanes 2020 is a historic wine from Bodegas del Palacio de Fefiñanes, a producer with roots in a 17th-century palace in Cambados, Galicia. This wine holds the distinction of being the first Albariño brand registered in the region in 1928, predating the official Rías Baixas Denominación de Origen. The grapes are sourced from the Val do Salnés sub-region, known for its granite soils and Atlantic influence, which contribute to the wine's characteristic profile. The 2020 vintage reflects the typical freshness and aromatic intensity of this renowned Spanish white wine.

## Interesting facts

- The label design is a registered trademark dating back to 1928.
- The winery is located in a historic 17th-century palace.
- This was the first Albariño brand ever registered in Rías Baixas.
- Grapes come from vines averaging over 40 years old.

## Food pairing

The wine's high acidity and vibrant citrus notes cut through the richness of seafood and creamy sauces, while its saline character complements the natural brininess of shellfish. The wine's fruit-forward profile also harmonizes with the delicate sweetness of seafood.

## Wine making process

Albariño de Fefiñanes 2020 is crafted from 100% Albariño grapes sourced from partner growers in the Val do Salnés. The grapes are harvested in early September and then fermented at low temperatures in stainless steel tanks over two weeks. Following fermentation, the wine is aged in stainless steel, remaining unoaked to preserve its fresh fruit profile and vibrant acidity. The wine is bottled in the first half of the following year. Production for the 2020 vintage reached 150,000 standard bottles and 3,500 Magnums.