Adegas Gran Vinum’s “Mar de Viñas” release from the 2021 vintage is terrific and an excellent value as well. This is sourced from the Val do Salnés sub-region of Rias Baixas, and displays fruit that is both generous and open, but also layered and showing emerging complexities even at this very tender age. A streak of saline minerality lends added interest to the classic Albariño fruit profile of stone fruit with citrus edging, and the finish is admirably pure and persistent. Wicked good wine — and deal.
Mar de Viñas, Val do Salnés – Rias Baixas (Galicia, Spain) Albariño 2021
By Michael Franz