Chaves Castel de Fornos Albarino

0.75L | 13.0%

14 , 9 5

Albarino

Bodegas Chaves

Aantal

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Chaves Castel de Fornos Albarino

Taste & Aging

Light

Bold

Smooth

Tannic

Dry

Sweet

Soft

Acidity

Complexity

Beautifully layered

Drinking Window

Aging phase Until 2024

Ready to drink 2024 - 2027

Past peak After 2027

Aromas

Pineapple Mango Jasmine Orange blossom Salty notes

Food Pairing

Shellfish White fish

Vintage Report

2024 is een zeer jong oogstjaar voor Galicië, en er is nog geen gedetailleerd rapport van Robert Parker beschikbaar. De wijn is bedoeld om jong te drinken en de frisheid van de Albariño-druif te benadrukken.

Albariño is a white grape variety from the northwestern corner of Spain, known as Rías Baixas. This white wine from the Chaves winery is a full-bodied, dry wine that pairs perfectly with shellfish.

The success of Chaves winery

Since 1955, the Chaves winery has been a household name in the Rías Baixas appellation. They produce exquisite wines from varieties including the Albarino grape. It's a true family business that operates with great respect for nature. Castel de Fornos is the name of the winery's first vineyard and its first wine. Castel is a designation comparable to Grand Cru, an ideal location for winemaking, which the Chaves family has in Fornos, the town where the entire family story began. The Albarino grapes for this Spanish wine come from the Castel de Fornos vineyard. The vineyard is situated on a hillside with soil composed of stone, granite, clay, and sand. The sea is just a stone's throw away, providing a pleasant breeze from the Atlantic Ocean. This helps to moderate the warm daytime temperatures. When the Albarino grapes are ripe enough, they are harvested entirely by hand and transported to the winery in small crates. Once arrived, they undergo rigorous selection and fermentation at a controlled temperature of around 16 degrees Celsius. Only the juice from the first pressing is used. The wine is then aged on lees for three months, which ultimately gives it its complexity and creaminess. Finally, the wine is aged for another three months in stainless steel tanks.

A lively white wine from Chaves

After aging, it's time to enjoy this beautiful white wine. First and foremost, the aromatic notes are clearly evident. We detect plenty of tropical fruit, such as pineapple and mango. But the wine also has a floral character with jasmine and orange blossom. This fruity character is also evident in the palate. A lively white wine with pleasant acidity. The finish has a slightly salty note, immediately tempting you to take another sip.

Product details

Alcohol content	13.0%
Vintage	2024
Size	0.75L
Region	Galicia
Land	Spain
Producer	Bodegas Chaves
Varietal(s)	Albarino
Ideal serving temperature ?	10° - 12°C