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LaOsa
Albarin ‘Trasto’
Spain, Castilla y León, Tierra de León
White
Winery Overview
Realizing the scarcity of many profound or dynamic expressions of these unique varietals in the market, the very ambitious Noelia de Paz is finally realizing her independent LaOsa mission to work closely with the local farmers to produce small production wines from her native DO Tierra de León. Today, Noelia, who refers to herself as LaOsa (the bear) carefully elaborates some of Spain’s mostly harshly ignored varietals, Prieto Picudo (Tinto) and Albarín (Blanco), in the Municipal of Valdemimbre in the southwest of León, within the Province of Castilla y León.
Part of the La Luz portfolio
25 years old vines, dry farmed vineyards, non-cert. organic. Tierra de Leon is one of the windiest growing regions in Spain, and that affects the grapes through the development of thick skins and tannin. Alluvial clay soils allow for good water retention, although the region sees very little rain < 20 inch/year. Poor nutrient profile in the soil means little green harvesting is needed to naturally achieve 2-3 tons per acre. This is a region to watch.
Vinification
Hand harvest at the end of September, destemmed before being pressed off for temperature controlled native fermentation in stainless steel. Post fermentation, the wine rests on the fine lees for 5 months in old French barrels of 500L. The Albarín is then filtered and bottled.
Tasting Notes
Sunshine in a glass, just like Noelia. Tart and sweet on the nose. Floral. Citrus flower with a touch of almond and salty underripe guava. Perfect for the aromatic drinker looking for something new. Albarín, what is it like? Bordeaux Blanc-like? Perhaps? Chenin-y? A bit? Reisling-esque? Kinda. Depends. Really it is a creature of its own character and should be appreciated as such. Noelia, the Queen of Albarín.
