Albarino is indigenous to the iberian peninsula (that’s spain and portugal to those without a map in hand)
The malolactic fermentation is followed by ageing in 100 year old oak vats for 6 to 12 months
following through to a full body with firm
this titanic effort is at least 8-10 years away from its plateau of maturity
the growing season in 2011 was much more consistent with gentle warming days and very cold summer nights
E. Guigal - Côte-Rôtie La Landonne 2020 (750ml) Coppola Albarino is indigenous to theWinemaker Notes An immense and pure wine with intense flavors and deep color, this is the perfect wine for aging. Professional Ratings 100 Jeb Dunnuck Black fruits, smoke, graphite, crushed stone, and bloody nuances all emerge from the 2020 Cte Rtie La Landonne, a magical, flawless Cte Rtie that will need serious cellaring. Made from 100% Syrah and aged 42 months in new French oak, it's full bodied and concentrated on the palate, with building tannins