Alba Martin, Albariño DO

Alma Atlántica means ‘Atlantic Soul’ in English and is inspired by wines made in proximity to the Atlantic Ocean.  The Alba Martin Albariño comes from the subzone of Val do Salnés in DO Rías Baixas (which means between two estuaries, the Ría de Arosa and Ría de Pontevedra). Val do Salnés is not only the oldest subregion, it is also the coolest and wettest zone for Albariño, situated right on the Atlantic Coast. The vines are grown on the sides of the valleys around the river Tamega, between 400-450 metres above sea level. The climate here is temperate Mediterranean, influenced by the Altantic ocean. This results in wines with crisp aromatics and refreshing acidity. Soils are a mixture of granite, slate, clay and sand and the vines are trained in an overhead “Emparrado” system.