Albariño Terra Alta

$26.00

Tasting Notes

The 2023 Bokisch Vineyards Terra Alta Albariño offers vibrant aromas of citrus, stone fruit, and floral notes. On the palate, it displays a lively balance of ripe fruit and crisp acidity, with a refreshing minerality that reflects its volcanic soils. The wine’s clean, bright finish makes it an elegant expression of the Clements Hills terroir.

Winemaking Details

  • Alcohol By Volume (ABV): 12.5%

  • Brix at Harvest: 21.5

  • Aging: 4 months in stainless steel tanks

  • Grape Composition: 100% Albariño

  • Clone: Rías Baixas - Massal Selection by Markus Bokisch

  • Soil Type: Redding Gravelly Clay Loam

  • Production: 800 cases

  • Vintage: 2023

  • Appellation: Clements Hills

Albariño Facts and History

  • Origin: Mainly from the Rías Baixas region of Galicia, Northwestern Spain; known as Alvarinho in Portugal.

  • Characteristics: Small, thick-skinned berries with aromatic qualities similar to Riesling.

  • Historical Roots: Believed to have German origins, with records indicating monks planted the grape circa 1185 along the pilgrimage route to Santiago.

  • Name Meaning: Likely derives from “Alba-riño,” meaning “the Rhine white,” emphasizing its historical connection to Germany.

Tasting Notes

The 2023 Bokisch Vineyards Terra Alta Albariño offers vibrant aromas of citrus, stone fruit, and floral notes. On the palate, it displays a lively balance of ripe fruit and crisp acidity, with a refreshing minerality that reflects its volcanic soils. The wine’s clean, bright finish makes it an elegant expression of the Clements Hills terroir.

Winemaking Details

  • Alcohol By Volume (ABV): 12.5%

  • Brix at Harvest: 21.5

  • Aging: 4 months in stainless steel tanks

  • Grape Composition: 100% Albariño

  • Clone: Rías Baixas - Massal Selection by Markus Bokisch

  • Soil Type: Redding Gravelly Clay Loam

  • Production: 800 cases

  • Vintage: 2023

  • Appellation: Clements Hills

Albariño Facts and History

  • Origin: Mainly from the Rías Baixas region of Galicia, Northwestern Spain; known as Alvarinho in Portugal.

  • Characteristics: Small, thick-skinned berries with aromatic qualities similar to Riesling.

  • Historical Roots: Believed to have German origins, with records indicating monks planted the grape circa 1185 along the pilgrimage route to Santiago.

  • Name Meaning: Likely derives from “Alba-riño,” meaning “the Rhine white,” emphasizing its historical connection to Germany.