A recent addition to our portfolio, this ‘avant garde’ label is designed to contrast with our other brands, and is targeted at the younger consumer, as well as restaurants, bistros and wine bars. Although a more modern design we have still tried to give the brand a Spanish twist by incorporating a ‘tilde’ over the number 2.
The name of the wine is A-2-O (not A-twenty), and is derived from the word Albariño itself. The word starts with the letter A and ends in the letter O. In other words from A to O…. simple, but not very romantic!
Denomination of Origin: Rías Baixas
Area of Production: Sub-region of the Val do Salnés, the coolest in the denomination.
Grape Variety: 100% Albariño
Vineyards: 11 Hectares (El Pazo, Castrelo, Cunchidos & Caeiro)
Elevation between 50 and 250 metres.
Density of Planting: 1,100 vines per hectare
Age of Vines: Usually between 20 and 50 years
Vine Training: Pergola system, allowing improved circulation of air, helping to minimise the risk of disease.
Soil Types: Sandy soils on a base of granite and quartz.
Climate: Atlantic Maritime – Mean average temperature 15°C (60°F). Mean average rainfall 1,700mm (67 inches)
Harvesting: By hand, using 20kg baskets. Hand sorting in the cellar.
Pressing: Gentle pressing using Vaslin-Bucher pneumatic presses.
Temperature control: Extended cool fermentation using thermo-regulated stainless steel tanks.
Ageing: Extended lees contact of 5-6 months in tank
Cold Stabilisation: Prior to bottling to prevent precipitation of tartrate crystals.
Filtration: Diatomaceous earth (Kieselgur) filters, and membrane if required.
Wine maker: Angela Martín
Tasting Note: A clean and intensly fresh wine that exhibits all the typical characteristics of the Albariño grape variety. Ripe and aromatic, with overtones of peach, melon and honey, offset by a crisp tangy acidity that helps to balance the rich fruit flavours. A well-rounded wine with a long, mellow, honeyed finish.
Serving: Best served well chilled, between 9° and 12°C