Licia
Lícia is a short for Galicia which is located along the border with Portugal, vineyards in these sub-zones benefit from the drier climate and warmer growing season.This refreshing, flavorful white wine is made from 100% Albario, sourced from the sub-zones of Condado de Tea and O Rosal in D.O. Rías Baixas.
Tasting Notes
Straw yellow with greenish hues, the Lícia Albario has strong varietal characteristics with hints of grapefruit, candied fruit, quince jelly, notes of fresh herbs, green apples, and minerals. Full bodied and well balanced, highlighting the aromas of citrus and green apple, with a long and persistent finish.
Winery
La Val
Vintage
2016
Winemaker
Txema Ureta
Type
White
Annual Production
60000
Region
DO Rías Baixas - Condado do Tea
Composition
100% Albariño
MSRP
17
Ratings
Robert Parker
Guia Penin
Wine Spectator
International Wine Cellar
Wine Enthusiast
Decanter
Awards
Serving Temperature
12
Drink By
Pairings
Serving Temperature
12
Drink By
Pairings
Vineyards
Vineyard Size
148 hectares
Elevation (Meters)
50
Soil Composition
Pebbly and sandy clay-loam
Exposure
South western
Training Method
Pergola
Harvest Date
Winemaking & Aging
Fermentation
in stainless steel vats at controlled temperature for 14 days
Malolactic Fermentation
partial
Maceration Technique
cold soak maceration
Ageing (Sur Lie)
a few weeks
Length of Maceration
6 hours
Analytical Data
Alcohol
12.5
Acidity
7.27
pH Level
3.5
Dry Extract
22
Residual Sugar
2.5
