Genio Y Figura Albarino

Region
The Galicia region sits on Spain’s estuary ridden northwest Atlantic coast. This
coastal region is wet, yet it is where the fashionable Albariño grape variety thrives on
the granite soils. In the south, the Rias Baixas, which means `lower inlets’, supports
vines trained high on pergolas in order to keep them well aired from the damp
climate, producing fresh, elegant and aromatic wines. The Godello variety is most
happy in the relatively warmer and drier valley of Valdeorras, crossed by the river Sil,
which is located inland, on the eastern limit of Galicia. Godello’s bunches are
compact with smallish and yields are relatively low, which probably contributed to the
variety`s near abandonment in the past.
Producer
Founded in 2000 by the Farina family, Attis have 12.3 acres of vineyards planted with
Albarino vines ranging from 5 to 50 years. Robustiano Farina provides years of
experience to support his sons Baldomero and Robustiano Jr. in their management
of the vineyard, winery and business operations. In 2011, they invested in a new,
modern winery and hired Jean-Francois Hebrard for technical advice and ecological
cultivation in the vineyards. This came to fruition for the 2012 vintage, encompassing
all aspect of winemaking; spontaneous fermentation, ageing on the lees and a
reduction in their use of sulphur.
Tasting Notes
This fantastic Albarino has fermented spontaneously with wild yeasts and been aged
on its fine lees for 4 months with batonnage before bottling, this gives a lovely
smooth texture on the palate. The wine is straw yellow in colour with a pronounced
peachy nose. The palate is bursting full of ripe fruit flavours of apples, peach and
nectarine with a fresh, citrus acidity and a subtle mineral character on the finish.
Food
Serve with shellfish such as crab, lobster or langoustine