# Folklore Albariño (2024)

- **Producer:** Muriel Wines
- **Colour:** white
- **Type:** still
- **Grapes:** Albariño
- **Region:** Galicia, Spain
- **Style:** Classic
- **Alcohol:** 13.0%
- **Vegan:** Yes
- **When to drink:** Now or Later
- **Serving temperature:** 8–10 °C
- **Aromas & flavours:** pear, lime, grape, red apple, floral

## About this wine

Folklore Albariño is a white wine from the Rías Baixas D.O. in Galicia, Spain, produced by Muriel Wines. The wine is made from 100% Albariño grapes. The Folklore brand is designed to highlight the signature grape variety of various Spanish wine regions, drawing inspiration from Spanish festivals and the celebration of life. The Rías Baixas region, known for its Atlantic climate and granitic soils, provides an ideal terroir for Albariño, resulting in wines with characteristic freshness and aromatic complexity. The 2024 vintage was influenced by a warm August, contributing to grape quality, with the harvest taking place primarily in September.

## Interesting facts

- Folklore is a brand featuring wines from six different Spanish D.O.s.
- The Rías Baixas region's vines are often trained on pergolas for better air circulation.
- The 2024 harvest in Rías Baixas yielded over 42 million kilograms of grapes.
- The brand's narrative is inspired by Spanish festivals and the joy of life.

## Food pairing

The wine's high acidity and vibrant citrus notes cut through the richness of seafood and creamy sauces, while its minerality complements the briny flavors of shellfish. Its aromatic profile can also echo herbaceous or citrus elements in a dish.

## Wine making process

Folklore Albariño is vinified using traditional methods focused on preserving freshness and aromatics. The grapes are fermented in stainless steel tanks, a technique chosen to maintain the vibrant fruit and floral characteristics inherent to the Albariño varietal. Post-fermentation, the wine is stabilized at low temperatures to further enhance its aromatic profile. It then rests for a short period, typically two months, in the bottle before being released. This process is designed to deliver a wine that is clean, bright, and expressive of its Rías Baixas origin.