Calabobos

Lagar de Costa · Rías Baixas, Spain

The wine is named after the light rain “Calabobos” that is characteristic of Rias Baixas. On the nose, notes of aromatic herbs, anise, white flowers, ripe citrus, and orchard fruits. Mineral saltiness, balanced acidity.

Farming
Sustainable farming

Harvest Method
Hand harvest

Varietal
Albariño

Age of Vineyard
Planted 1990

Vessel
Stainless steel tanks; Sur lees aging: 12 months in a concrete egg

Vineyard Yield
70 hl/ha

Soil Type
Granite soil with good drainage

Annual Production
2,000 bottles

Vinification
After a careful selection of bunches in the vineyard and the cellar, the wine is stainless steel fermented for 15-20 days at 18°C.The wine is then aged on its lees for 12months in concrete eggs. The wine is further aged 2 years in bottles before release.