Chan de Rosas Albariño Cuvee Especial

Rías Baixas is a region in North West Spain that sits on the Atlantic coast, above Portugal. The popularity of the wines from the area have exploded over the last 30 years, with production levels today nearly 100 times greater than what they were in 1991.

This growth is the result of the current
popularity of the Albariño grape. Its popularity grew steadily in Spain before news spread to the export markets. The grape has thick skins, making it well
suited to the damp Atlantic climate, and produces some top quality wines.

This one comes from the subregion of the
Valle de Salnés. This is the is the oldest subzone and
has the greatest plantings and concentration of wineries. It is located directly on the coast and is therefore the coolest and wettest area, generally
producing the wines with the highest acidity.  

Winemaker Marcos Lojo selects grapes from 12
winegrowers from across the valley. Some vines are over 70 yars old producing very small yields of concentrated fruit. Grapes are handpicked in boxes of 15kg before being destemmed and cold macerated for 12 hours.

Fermentation and ageing in stainless steel vats for a minimum of 3 months, with weekly stirring of the lees to add body and texture. A small proportion of the wine (15%) is aged in French oak barrels to aid texture, weight and complexity.

The nose brings together citrus peel, green apple, white peach and subtle vanilla notes. These notes follow on to the palate with a creamy texture and wonderful honeysuckle note on the finish. A great example of this characterful grape variety.