Organic Marlborough Albariño

Family Estates

Organic Marlborough Albariño

2024

A Spanish classic reborn in Marlborough; lively and aromatic with lime, mandarin and a new lease of life.

Organic Marlborough Albariño

Tasting Notes

Orange blossom, red apple and mineral elements. Inviting.

Distinct bursts of lime, lemon, mandarin and orange lead the lively and intense palate and persist throughout.. Also apple, slate and stone fruits noted. Rich and zesty with layers of texture and a persistent finish.

Winemaker Notes

Albariño harvested by machine from our organic Headwaters vineyard was crushed and left in contact with skins for 12 hours. (This process enhances varietal character and structure on the wine). After clarification the juice was fermented with a combination of commercial and indigenous yeast species and then left in tank and barrel on lees for 4 months.

Food Pairing

Fish and seafood of all kinds. Spicy dishes also can work well.

Technical Notes

Alc 14.0%
TA 6.1g/L
pH 3.41
RS 3.3g/L

Key Information

First Vintage 2015
Region Wairau Valley, Marlborough
Fermentation Vessel 28% Barrel, 72% tank
Malolactic 15%
Fining Pea Protein