Valtea, Rías Baixas (Galicia, Spain) Albariño 2022

 This Albariño from the family of owners, Carla González Chao and Lázaro Moreno Carrera, has a light yellow color with bright citrus and peach aromas and flavors.  In the mouth there is crisp acidity backing lingering flavors.  The intense flavors are courtesy of grapes that were grown on 25-plus year-old vines which provide more access to nutrients and minerals in the soil.  The grapes were fermented at low temperature in stainless steel to capture the pure fruit flavors and then spent six months on the lees, in order to create the silky texture in the mouth.  This wine is an excellent value, especially at this price.