Castro Martin Albarino vintage_2019

Castro Martin Albarino vintage_2019Producer Bodegas Castro Martin is located in the Salinas Valley, but more specifically in Rias Baixa, which is located in the northeast pocket of Spain just north of Portugal. Rias Baixa is the birthplace and home of Albarino. The Albarino vines are planted in pure granite sands, well suited to the maritime climate, and heavily influenced by the salty sea air. Castro Martin's history in the area dates back to 1887 and is still owned and run by the

The Sangiovese and Shiraz were fermented and vinified separately and then blended together before bottling

has resulted in a beautifully refined and elegant Shiraz

A gentle medium weighted Syrah with a long lasting mid palate

and Chardonnay

Walter Bera has gradually developed a collection of the Piemontese classics

"In the glass it's dark purple

FLAVOR: Fruit forward with notes of vanilla and grapefruit

Its upfront cherry fruit is accompanied by dried flowers

The palate has a lovely waxy texture

The Wine Front 92 Points

a small portion is put in old barrels

expressive Pinot Noir from Mornington Peninsula and Gippsland