| Description: |
Xion Cuvée Tinto ATTIS Bodegas Y Vinedos
Attis Winery is located in the heart of Rias Baixas wine region in “Val do Salnés”. A privileged location whose land gives life to our vineyards. It is precisely our environment together with the tradition and the know-how inherited for three generations that define the essence of our wines: authentic, traditional and Atlantic. The winemaking process of our wines starts caring for the vineyard to the harvest and vinification all characterized by a deep respect to the varietal. The Atlantic character of our albarino wines is part of our essence. The Atlantic provides high salinity to the wines made from different indigenous varietals in the Rías Baixas wine region, and this factor is particularly accentuated in Val do Salnés sub-region. The humid climate, the mild temperatures and the predominantly granite terroir are common and clearly influential factors in Rías Baixas wines.
The vineyards for Xion Tinto are southwest facing, located at 100m above sea level and are planted to soils comprising granitic entisols (with strong sand and clay characteristics). Grapes are hand-harvested and carefully placed in 15 kg perforated boxes and are de-stemmed at the winery. Alcoholic fermentation takes place spontaneously in 500L open barrels. Maceration is completed over the course of 15 days; accompanied by two daily routine punch-downs. Malolactic fermentation is also carried out spontaneously. The wine is aged 12 months in French oak vats before it is fined, filtered and bottled.
Xion Tinto is produced in very limited quantities; approximately 4,000 bottles annually.
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| Taste: |
A refreshing and well-balanced blend of local grape varieties from Rías Baixas: Pedral, Sousón, Espadeiro. The wine is a deep, iridescent shade of purple; showing ripe notes of raspberry, strawberry and blackberry. The wine has a distinct cracked black pepper note, with underlying layers of black licorice, crushed violet flower petals, and a saline finish. The wine is dry, medium-bodied, with bright acidity; enjoy slightly chilled! |
| Cellaring Potential: |
Ready to enjoy or cellar for 5+ years. |
| Food Matching: |
Pan-seared sea bass with roasted red peppers, empanadas and hearty stews (try the local Galacian favorite: Cocido Gallego). |