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THE ALBARIÑO GRAPE
The Albariño grape variety is the most important
indigenous white grape of Galicia. There is a theory that says that in the XII
century, the monks of Cluny brought the grape to the monastery of Armenteira
and from that point it spread to the rest of Galicia and northern part of
Portugal. Currently, this theory is considered a mere legend as the Albariño
grape is a native grape variety of Galicia possibly coming from some wild vines
grown by primitive groups of people from this region. The Miño River is considered to be the father
of the Albariño grape which has been growing in its banks ever since the Middle
Ages.
In general, the wines made from Albariño have floral, fruity, fine and elegant aromas.
Intensity varies from medium to high average and the taste is fresh, soft, full
bodied with its alcoholic strength between 12 to 13,5% Vol. It generally has a
balanced acidity (between 7 and 9 g / l of tartaric acid), harmonious and
presents a wide variety of nuances. The best wines evolve superbly well.
THE CLIMATE
Almost at the limit of grape
cultivation for wines, lies the Designation of Origin Rías Baixas which is
fully integrated into the vast Atlantic region. This D.O. is very well known
for its autochthonous Albariño white winesy well
In Winter, the Atlantic storms in the West and Southwest, with its warm fronts are determinants of mild temperature. On January, the coldest month of the year, the temperatures range from 10ºC to 9ºC. The average rain (600 mm to 1,600mm) is collected in Winter. Spring is precocious and rainy.
The Azores anticyclone settles over the western Atlantic in early summer, preventing the passage of disturbances. Rainfall is infrequent then temperatures remain mild thanks to fresh air. Temperatures remain mild thanks to fresh air. Summer storms are rare. In autumn storms come again and the seasons becomes again very rainy.
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TRICÓ´S VINEYARDS
COMPAÑÍA DE VINOS TRICÓ is under the Denomination
of Origin Rías Baixas and the vineyards
are in the area called Condado which is located on the southern side of the
Miño River. This allows plenty of
sunlight and there is a pronounced thermal contrast between day and night which
favors the good quality of the grape.
The soil has differences between the subzones but
all have Quaternary deposits, which can be alluvial. Soil is poor and has its
particularities but in general, they tend to be light and sandy, covered with
granite, shallow and with slight acidity..
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