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Altos de Torona Barrica - D.O. Rías Baixas

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Albariño Altos de Torona Barrica, an exceptional white wine born in the sustainable vineyards of Rías Baixas, in the privileged enclave of O Rosal.

This wine, aged for six months in French oak barrels, surprises with a unique complexity and depth, while maintaining the freshness characteristic of the variety.

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Discover Altos de Torona Barrica, an exceptional white wine born in the sustainable vineyards of Rías Baixas, in the privileged enclave of O Rosal.

This Albariño, aged for six months in French oak barrels, surprises with a unique complexity and depth, while maintaining the characteristic freshness of the variety.

Tasting Notes

An Aroma for the Senses: Its nose is an explosion of ripe fruits and citrus fruits such as peach and dried apricots, intertwined with delicate notes of honey and minerals. In addition, the subtle touch of wood provides a toasted background, evoking luxurious fragrances.

Flavor that Enamors: In the mouth, this Albariño is silky and balanced, with a fresh acidity that enhances each sip. Therefore, its long finish leaves a trace of noble woods and ripe notes, providing a memorable taste experience.

Perfect Pairing: Enjoy Altos de Torona Barrica with fish in sauces, white meats such as roast chicken, or semi-cured cheeses. Therefore, we can say that it is an ideal companion that elevates each dish with elegance and depth.

For the Wine Lover Looking for Something Special: This golden yellow wine, from granitic soils and permeable sands, represents the best of the Atlantic climate, where each grape ripens slowly, preserving its essence and freshness.

Awards and Recognition

The quality of Altos de Torona Barrica has been recognized in several prestigious guides:

  • Intervinos: 90 points in 2020 (2017 vintage) and 90 points in 2018 (2016 vintage).
  • Paadín: Gold Medal in 2018 (2016 vintage).
  • Gourmet: 94 points in 2019, entering the Honor Roll (2016 vintage).

More than a vineyard

Altos de Torona is the largest single vineyard in Rías Baixas. The vineyard has 94 hectares of enormous biodiversity facing south on the slopes of Monte Galeno, in Tomiño-O Rosal.

On this hill, overlooking the Miño river and close to the Atlantic Ocean, the vineyard is divided into plots. Where the Albariño grape is mainly grown, as well as other native Galician varieties such as Caíño Blanco, Godello, Loureira or Treixadura.

The Rías Baixas is an area of biodiversity in its purest state, where more than 91 species of flora and 71 species of fauna coexist, protected under a plan for the action and conservation of this natural habitat that gives rise to wines of Atlantic character, with marked typicity, freshness and elegance.

Finally, we can say that Altos de Torona Barrica is an exclusive wine worth tasting.

Additional information

Weight 0.75 kg

2 ratings in Altos de Torona Barrica - D.O. Rías Baixas

  1. 5 of 5

    Sara Castro -

    The touch of barrel is perfect, great wine!

  2. 5 of 5

    Iván Sousa García -

    I love this Albariño from Rías Baixas. Very good value for money


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