Raimat, Costers del Segre (Catalonia, Spain) Albariño 2022

 Costers del Segre is home to the Raventós family, owners of Codorníu, who established the Raimat winery and estate in the area in the early 1900s.  Drawing from its 8,000 acres of sustainable and organic vineyards, Raimat today offers a wide range of wines.  While Albariño is the signature wine of Galicia, it lends itself to a different style when grown here in the high altitude vineyards within Catalonia.  As this wine demonstrates, it shows more color with its light yellow appearance, and it comes across with more of a middle palate and smooth texture.  Nectarine, citrus and floral notes dominate the aroma.  The flavors show a pleasant note of tropical fruit, and while being well-rounded, it finishes with bright acidity and balance.