Lolo - Fun & Lively Albariño

The Albarino grape is native to Galicia on the North Atlantic coast of Spain and is a key grape variety in the Rías Baixas DO region. This wine is grown in the subregion of Val do Salnés in Rias Baixas. The grape is also grown in north west Portugal, called Alvarinho, Uruguay and California. The wines are typically citrus forward, peach, saline and mineral characters with a lip smacking acidity. It can be either a light or full bodied wine depending on winemaking techniques - use of oak or lees ageing to add texture and richness.

Adega e Viñedos Paco & Lola is a young, modern winery committed to a fresh way of making and experiencing wine. Known around the world for our sophisticatedly fun image, WE ARE THE POLKA-DOT WINE. Founded in 2005, the team is a leader of sustainable winegrowing - minimize use of chemicals in order to protect the environment. In addition, they use emparrado, a form of trellising the vines horizontally using granite posts for support. This method ensures optimal ripening conditions by maximizing sunlight while simultaneously keeping the vines away from ground humidity and facilitating airflow. The vines are planted in in sandy, loam and granite soils that are slightly acidic. The vines are relatively young and picked at optimal acidity and ripeness to create a fresh, lively wine. Fermentation is done in stainless steel at 16-18°C for 21 days.

Pale yellow color with green tinge. The wine has a medium-high, citric notes (grapefruit and lime), green apple and white blossom. Flavors of lemon peel, almonds, pineapple, lime, saline, acacia, tangerine and pear all held together in a brisk, crisp acidity.

Perfect with shellfish, oysters, sushi, grilled lobster tails with butter, scampi with beurre blanc sauce or halibut with browned butter, lobster roll, grilled lemon shrimp, crab cakes, mussels, scallop ceviche, fried calamari, semi hard cheese - manchego, gouda or feta cheese.