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BODEGAS SALNESUR
ESTATE BOTTLED CONDES DE ALBAREI WHITE WINES
FROM RIAS BAIXAS

Bodegas Salnesur is located in the valley known as O SalnČs, two kilometers away from Combados. Among those who know the wine producing area in the Northwest corner of Spain, this is considered to be one of the most prestigious areas for wine production in Galicia.

Founded in 1988, our cellars were immediately equipped with the most advanced technological equipment and we have taken great care to hire only the most skilled personnel to work with our wines. The winery contains 5,000 square meters of space which can accommodate a production of 1,200,000 bottles per year of AlbariŅo wine under the strictest quality control. This has been a major factor in allowing us to make what has become known as one of the most renowned single varietal wines in the world. In a Denomination of Origin where the average winery production is about 4,000 cases per year, we are not only one of the largest wineries, but also among the highest rated in terms of quality year in and year out.

The success of our wine maker's in producing such quality wines is illustrated by the fact that we are the first white wine from Spain to be awarded the Gold Medal in VINEXPO!!!

 

THE VINEYARDS

Surrounded by mountains and the Umia River crossing the valley, our vineyards total 375 acres all of which are owned by us. Here, the climate is mild, but the rains are heavy. Fortunately, we receive adequate sunshine to develop our grapes to their optimum level of ripeness. Throughout the growing process, our attendants to the vineyards maintain strict control over the grapes and vines to ensure that the resulting harvest will yield the highest possible quality.

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WINEMAKER'S NOTES

CONDES DE ALBAREI 1995 CLASICO
1995 Growing Season: Budding - Early.
Flowering: Early, free of rains, good setting occurred.
Ripening: Earlier than previous years, but with no concerns, correct. The 1995 harvest has been classified as good - very good.
Technical Data
Alcohol Content:
12% by vol.
Total Acidity: 5.7 gr./liter
Volatile Acidity: 0.3 gr./liter
Residual Sugar: 3 gr./liter
Total Sulfur: 6.5 gr./liter

Tasting Notes
Golden yellow in color, this wine has intense and penetrating fruit aromas typical of the AlbariŅo grape, with bold tropical notes and a floral depth. In the mouth, it is expansive, fresh and harmonious, with good body and balanced acidity. It has a long finish which is clean and smooth.