Perfect for seafood or white meats, Martin Codax Albariño is a Spanish white wine from the Rías Baixas region in Spain.
Created in 1986, Martín Códax Albariño is made from hand-harvested selected grapes by our winegrowers, from vineyards located in the heart of the Val do Salnés. The wine follows a rigorous and perfected process to ensure the varietal purity, as well as the traditional essence from the original wines made in this subzone of Rías Baixas. Every single bottle reflects the Atlantic Ocean.
Please drink responsibly: The UK Chief Medical Officers recommend adults do not regularly drink more than 14 units per week.
Country of origin: Spain. Storage: Do not subject to sudden temperature changes. Package type: Glass Bottle. Recycling information: Glass. Allergen Information: Contains Sulphur Dioxide/Sulphites. Dietary Information: Suitable for Vegans.
Brand details: Martín Códax was a famous Galician troubadour from the 13th century, who inspired the name of our most iconic wine. His cantigas, poems which were written and sung in Galician-Portuguese, recalled love and passion for the sea, and are the oldest ones to this day, to have both musical notes and lyrics in that language. His mark is present in the bottle design, having details such as the musical score of one of this cantigas on the cork, or the lyrics transcription on the label.
Grape variety: Albariño. Current vintage: 2023. Regional information: In the appellation of Rías Baixas, most of vineyards are situated in close proximity to the sea. The soils are low-lying and are very deep, reaching at most 300 meters above sea level. This situation makes sandy and mineral lands, especially granitics and acids, which gives the wine a little hint of saltiness. Rías Baixas' climate has an Atlantic influence with cool temperatures and quite a lot of precipitations which decreases in summer time.
Tasting notes: Appearance: Clean, bright, with a yellow-straw colour and green highlights. Nose: Medium-high intensity. Citrus aromas of lime and white pip fruits such as green apple stand out. Fresh and mineral. Palate: Good entrance on the palate, dense and well-balanced. Long and fruity aftertaste.
Serving suggestions: Seafood, fish, white meats, rice, fresh cheese. Winemaker: Katia Álvarez. Vinification details: Manual harvesting in 20 kg boxes. Destemming and gentle crushing of the grapes. Pressing at a controlled temperature of 12ºC. Alcoholic fermentation at 16ºC. Malolactic fermentation. Racking and resting. Blending. Protein stabilization. Tartar stabilization and microfiltration. Microfiltration and bottling.
