Country
Spain
Region
Galicia
Vintage
2018
Score
90
Blueberries, raspberry cheesecake and citrus. Medium body, soft fruit and a tangy finish. Drink now.
2020 Albamar Fusco
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| Type of Wine | Red |
|---|---|
| Country | Spain |
| Region | |
| Appellation | Rías Baixas (Appellation) |
| Winery | |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Grape | |
| Content (Alc) | 0.75 ltr (14%) |
| Drink window | 2022 - 2027 |
16.50
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13.64
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Description
The Fusco is a wine based 100% on the noble Mencia grape and selected from the oldest vineyards in the area. Very refined wine with optimal acidity and beautiful notes of red and black fruit. This is another wine with a unique and special personality. The wine is perfectly balanced and has many similarities with the Burgundy style but at a fraction of the price.
Specifications
| Block Bundle Options | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Galicia |
| Appellation | Rías Baixas (Appellation) |
| Winery | Bodegas Albamar |
| Grape | Mencia |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Drinking as of | 2022 |
| Drinking till | 2027 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 91 |
| James Suckling rating | 90 |
| Tasting Profiles | Earthy, Rustic, Complex, Dark fruit, Dry, Tannines, Full |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch |
Professional Reviews
Parker
91
Rating
91
Release Price
$18
Drink Date
2022 - 2025
Reviewed by
Luis Gutiérrez
Issue Date
28th Feb 2022
Source
Issue 259 End of February 2022, The Wine Advocate
The 2019 Fusco is made with Mencía from Ribeira Sacra, from many small plots all in the zone of Chantada. It matured in stainless steel and was bottled unoaked, looking for freshness and drinkability. Its 12.5% alcohol reflects the profile of the variety without any makeup. It's fresh and easy to drink, expressive, clean and very pleasant. 13,000 bottles produced.
Xurxo Alba Padín planted a 0.3-hectare plot next to O Pereiro in 2021, and in 2020 he planted one hectare in a plot that he purchased in 2017 that was previously planted with eucalyptus trees. He asked for the change from eucalyptus to vines. Next to that new plot, he also has over four more hectares that he purchased in 2019 from three brothers and other relatives. There are hardly any five-hectare vineyards in the Salnés Valley, so he's going to have one of the largest vineyards in the zone. So far, he has only planted one hectare, but in the end, it will be more than five hectares planted in a single plot. And it's an amazing place in Castrelo, a parish of Cambados by the sea in a zone where there were tile factories in the past.
Talking about whites, 2020 is his favorite vintage since 2015 (he also likes 2017). He talks about similar vintages in 2018 and 2019, with volume and structure, but in 2020 there is one extra degree of tension and acidity. He also noticed a change of climate in 2016, warm and dry years of very high ripeness, but in 2021 they go back to the style of before, the coolest vintage since 2014. 2021 has more structure and volume than 2014.
When it comes to reds, warmer vintages seem to be better here, and in 2019 there's a jump in quality from 2018. They are much more balanced and complete.
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James Suckling
90
BODEGAS ALBAMAR MENCÍA RIBEIRA SACRA FUSCO 2018
Friday, July 26, 2019
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Bodegas Albamar is a family-owned winery located in the Rías Baixas region of Galicia, Spain. The winery is known for producing high-quality Albariño wines, which is a white grape variety that thrives in the maritime climate of Rías Baixas.
More information about Albamar
Bodegas Albamar is often recognized for its commitment to traditional winemaking methods and sustainable practices. The winery emphasizes the expression of the terroir in its wines, showcasing the unique characteristics of the Albariño grape grown in the coastal vineyards of the region.
It's important to note that details about wineries, including their practices and reputation, can evolve over time.
The Fusco is a wine based 100% on the noble Mencia grape and selected from the oldest vineyards in the area. Very refined wine with optimal acidity and beautiful notes of red and black fruit. This is another wine with a unique and special personality. The wine is perfectly balanced and has many similarities with the Burgundy style but at a fraction of the price.
| Block Bundle Options | No |
|---|---|
| Type of Wine | Red |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Galicia |
| Appellation | Rías Baixas (Appellation) |
| Winery | Bodegas Albamar |
| Grape | Mencia |
| Biological certified | No |
| Natural wine | No |
| Vegan | No |
| Vintage | 2020 |
| Drinking as of | 2022 |
| Drinking till | 2027 |
| Alcohol % | 14 |
| Alcohol free/low | No |
| Content | 0.75 ltr |
| Oak aging | Yes |
| Sparkling | No |
| Dessert wine | No |
| Closure | Cork |
| Parker rating | 91 |
| James Suckling rating | 90 |
| Tasting Profiles | Earthy, Rustic, Complex, Dark fruit, Dry, Tannines, Full |
| Drink moments | Barbecue, Cadeau!, Lekker luxe, Met vrienden, Open haard, Romantisch |
Parker
91
Rating
91
Release Price
$18
Drink Date
2022 - 2025
Reviewed by
Luis Gutiérrez
Issue Date
28th Feb 2022
Source
Issue 259 End of February 2022, The Wine Advocate
The 2019 Fusco is made with Mencía from Ribeira Sacra, from many small plots all in the zone of Chantada. It matured in stainless steel and was bottled unoaked, looking for freshness and drinkability. Its 12.5% alcohol reflects the profile of the variety without any makeup. It's fresh and easy to drink, expressive, clean and very pleasant. 13,000 bottles produced.
Xurxo Alba Padín planted a 0.3-hectare plot next to O Pereiro in 2021, and in 2020 he planted one hectare in a plot that he purchased in 2017 that was previously planted with eucalyptus trees. He asked for the change from eucalyptus to vines. Next to that new plot, he also has over four more hectares that he purchased in 2019 from three brothers and other relatives. There are hardly any five-hectare vineyards in the Salnés Valley, so he's going to have one of the largest vineyards in the zone. So far, he has only planted one hectare, but in the end, it will be more than five hectares planted in a single plot. And it's an amazing place in Castrelo, a parish of Cambados by the sea in a zone where there were tile factories in the past.
Talking about whites, 2020 is his favorite vintage since 2015 (he also likes 2017). He talks about similar vintages in 2018 and 2019, with volume and structure, but in 2020 there is one extra degree of tension and acidity. He also noticed a change of climate in 2016, warm and dry years of very high ripeness, but in 2021 they go back to the style of before, the coolest vintage since 2014. 2021 has more structure and volume than 2014.
When it comes to reds, warmer vintages seem to be better here, and in 2019 there's a jump in quality from 2018. They are much more balanced and complete.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
James Suckling
90
BODEGAS ALBAMAR MENCÍA RIBEIRA SACRA FUSCO 2018
Friday, July 26, 2019
Country
Spain
Region
Galicia
Vintage
2018
Score
90
Blueberries, raspberry cheesecake and citrus. Medium body, soft fruit and a tangy finish. Drink now.
Lorem ipsum dolor sit amet, consectetur adipiscing elit. Sed do eiusmod tempor incididunt ut labore et dolore magna aliqua...
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Bodegas Albamar is a family-owned winery located in the Rías Baixas region of Galicia, Spain. The winery is known for producing high-quality Albariño wines, which is a white grape variety that thrives in the maritime climate of Rías Baixas.
More information about Albamar
Bodegas Albamar is often recognized for its commitment to traditional winemaking methods and sustainable practices. The winery emphasizes the expression of the terroir in its wines, showcasing the unique characteristics of the Albariño grape grown in the coastal vineyards of the region.
It's important to note that details about wineries, including their practices and reputation, can evolve over time.
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