Attis Mar
Underwater Albariño 2023 • Ría de Arousa
"The essence of the Atlantic in its purest state: an artisan Albariño that rests beneath the waters of the Ría de Arousa, achieving a fascinating evolution where salinity and freshness merge into an unparalleled marine harmony."
Viticulture under the Ocean
Attis Mar is one of the winery's most ambitious projects. After traditional aging on lees on land, the bottles are submerged 12 meters deep in the heart of the Ría de Arousa. There, the constant pressure, the absence of light, and the gentle swaying of marine currents accelerate the maturation process in a noble way, refining the acidity and bestowing the wine with an iodized salinity that seems to sprout directly from the depths.
1. Identity Profile
- Winery: Attis Bodega y Viñedos.
- Origin: D.O. Rías Baixas (Valle del Salnés), Galicia, Spain.
- Varietal: 100% Albariño from old vines.
- Aging: 6 months on lees and 6 months of underwater immersion.
- Alcohol Content: 13% ABV.
- Volume: 750 ml
2. Sommelier Notes
Appearance: Intense straw-yellow color with bright golden flashes. Its evolution under the sea gives it a chromatic depth superior to conventional Albariños.
Nose: Complex and mystical bouquet. Notes of ripe white fruit (pear and loquat) that intertwine with iodized nuances, pure sea breeze, and an elegant fine-lees background that adds hints of bakery.
Palate: Broad, enveloping, and very unctuous entry. Underwater pressure transforms the acidity into a creamy freshness. The finish is extraordinarily long, markedly saline, and mineral.
3. Character Analysis
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4. Pairing and Service
Raw and Seafood: Fresh oysters, goose barnacles, clam stew, or lobster.
Rock Fish: Baked turbot, cod "al pil-pil," or salt-crusted sea bass.
High-End Japanese Cuisine: Fatty tuna (Toro) sashimi or premium fatty fish nigiri.
Temperature: Serve between 10°C and 12°C to appreciate its silky texture.
5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Why is the wine aged under the sea?
The sea offers conditions impossible to replicate on land: higher atmospheric pressure, constant temperature, total darkness, and kinetic movement generated by tides that masterfully integrates the lees.
Does sea salt filter into the bottle?
No, the wine is hermetically sealed. The salinity you perceive is the result of the expression of the Albariño varietal, enhanced by the physical evolution process that the wine undergoes under ocean pressure.