El Camaron Albarino

Albariño grapes from vineyards located within 8km of the winery, in the
premium sub-zone of Val do Salnés. Most vineyards are on hillsides
facing the Ria de Arosa, very close to the Atlantic Ocean, picking up
characteristic saline freshness. Soils are predominantly granite;
decomposed and crumbly at the surface, with rocky outcrops, providing
excellent drainage.

To ensure perfect sun exposure, vines are trained on traditional
south-facing pergolas. Pruning allows greater leaf area which harnesses
the suns ripening power, and raises the grapes away from the ground,
reducing fungal disease, in what is a wet and humid region.
Based on a long winegrowing tradition, grapes are entirely from their
own vineyards, handcrafted and nurtured with a singular dedication to
Albariño. Proximity to the raging Atlantic infuses the wines with
characteristic salinity and lively acidity, whilst the granite soils
create incredible depth of flavour, making it the perfect match with
seafood and inspiring the name, El Camarón (Spanish for shrimp). The
name is also a nod to Camarón de la Isla, undoubtedly one of the
greatest flamenco singers of all time and responsible for its huge
popularity today.

An emphasis on minimal intervention in the winemaking and movement of
the must entirely by gravity. Grapes arrive at ground level, where they
are sorted and gently pressed. The must is cooled, and left to macerate
on the skins for a few hours. Stainless steel tanks located below ground
level then receive the must; temperature controlled fermentation using
indigenous yeasts lasts 4 weeks. The wine is then kept on lees for 2
weeks, with regular stirring to enhance the texture and aromatics. The
wine is stabilised, with some vintages undergoing partial malolactic
fermentation. Unfined, with a light filtration before bottling.