Alter, Ribeiro, Spain, 2016
88
Tasted by:
(at Laithwaites, Stoney Street Store, 15 Oct 2017)
Drinking Window: 2017 - 2018
Grapefruit and ripe stone fruit aromas lead into a soft palate with a plump mouthfeel. Flavour-wise this blend of Treixadura, Loureiro, and Godello is reminiscent of a Sauvignon Blanc, but without the high acid backbone. This would make an effective crowd-pleasing party wine.
Producer
Alter
Vintage
2016
Wine Type
Still
Colour
White
Country
Spain
Region
Ribeiro
Sweetness
Dry
Alcohol
12.50%
Body
Light
Grapes
5% Godello
15% Loureiro
80% Treixadura