Tasting Notes
What makes wine unique and valuable? This Spanish Albariño will test many wine lovers' resolve. Different winemaking techniques (and marketing) - it is left to sit in a salty sea for maturing time; but otherwise fairly conventional. And expensive - yes, over $120 for a Spanish white! So why the fuss? Quality white it is; and the powerful acidity and quality citrus fruit will keep it fresh for 10+ years it seems. 13.5% alc. It took 24 hours to lose the saline nose and taste (not directly from being in salt water hopefully). At 48 to 72 hours after opening the citrus had rounded, and added beautifully to our grilled flathead fish. Serious long lasting wine, for collectors looking for a story beyond quality. - Michael L
Francis Usseglio moved to France from Italy and created the original Domaine in 1931 . Since 1999 Stéphane Usseglio, son of Raymond, has taken over the domaine and is pushing to reach the potential of the family's 34 ha holdings, some of he best of Châteauneuf. Half his vines are situated near the road in the lieu-dit 'La Crau " and the other half on the hill across the road from the actual ruins of the new castle of the Pope. He has the good fortune to have very old vines. The average age for his Châteauneuf vines is between 50 & 60 years old and the cuvée Imperiale vines are over 110 years old. - Importer Note
| Product Type | Wine White Other Varietals & Blends |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Castilla y Leon |
| Winemaking Practices | Conventional |
| Vineyard Practices | Conventional |