2022 Mar De Envero Albariño 'Troupe

Region: Val do Salnés < Rias Baixas < Spain
Grapes: Albariño
Vineyard/Cellar Stats: Uncertified organic farming; 40-year-old vines on sand and granite soils; fermentation and aging on the lees in stainless steel; bottled unfined/unfiltered; 12.5% ABV
Winemaker: Miguel Angel Moreira

• One-man show in Rias Baixas run by Miguel (called Manyo), who surfs big waves in the cold water of Galicia
• Super coastal vineyard -- a salty sea influence that shows up big time in the wine
• Textbook Albariño -- zesty, high-acid blast of grapefruit, honeydew, nectarine and sea salt
• Great Sauv Blanc alternative for lovers of a crispy, dry white