Attis Albariño
Lees 2024 • Salnés Valley
"The ultimate expression of Salnés: a remarkably pure Albariño, aged on its lees to achieve an unctuousness and complexity that define the new standard for Atlantic whites."
Atlantic Purity and Silkiness
Attis represents the evolution of contemporary Albariño. Sourced from old vines over 40 years old in the heart of Rías Baixas, this wine undergoes 6 months of aging on its fine lees with periodic bâtonnage. The result is a liquid architecture where the electric acidity of the ocean merges with a glyceric structure and an unusual volume on the palate, consolidating it as an age-worthy white with an unmistakable saline personality.
1. Identity Profile
- Winery: Attis Bodega y Viñedos.
- Origin: D.O. Rías Baixas, Galicia, Spain (Salnés Valley).
- Varietal: 100% Albariño from old vines.
- Aging: 6 months on fine lees in stainless steel tanks.
- Alcohol Content: 13% Alc. Vol.
- Volume: 750 ml
2. Sommelier's Notes
Appearance: Straw yellow color with intense and bright reflections. An elegant visual density is perceived as a result of its contact with the lees.
Nose: High aromatic intensity. Dominant notes of stone fruit (ripe peach) and fresh citrus, over a background of white flowers and a pungent saline minerality with subtle hints of bakery.
Palate: Powerful and enveloping entry. It is a glyceric and rich wine where the citrus acidity is perfectly integrated into a silky structure. The finish is long, persistent, and leaves a pleasantly saline aftertaste.
3. Character Analysis
BODY (RICHNESS) [ ● ● ● ● ○ ]
AROMATIC INTENSITY [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
SALINE MINERALITY [ ● ● ● ● ● ]
AGING POTENTIAL [ ● ● ● ● ○ ]
4. Pairing and Service
Treasures of the Sea: Oysters, fine clams, seared scallops, or grilled zamburiñas with flaky salt.
Structured Dishes: Galician hake, bacalao al pil-pil, or even creamy seafood rice dishes.
Temperature: Serve between 10°C and 12°C. Avoid excessive cold to prevent dampening its creamy complexity.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What are lees and why are they important in this wine?
Lees are the dead yeasts that remain after fermentation. By keeping the wine in contact with them, Attis gains body, unctuousness, and greater natural protection against oxidation.
How will Attis evolve in the coming years?
Unlike simpler Albariños, Attis 2023 will gain complexity over time, developing notes of honey, dried fruits, and an even more elegant mineral integration.