Terras Gauda 2021 Albarino, O Rosal, Rias Baixas

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#74 Wine Spectator Top 100 of 2022Terras (Land) Gauda (Happiness) was founded in 1990 by the Fonseca family in the southernmost region of Rías Baixas, O Rosal. Considered to be one of Rías Baixas’ most emblematic wineries, Terras Gauda routinely produces award-winning white wines made solely from estate-grown fruit. Many attribute the estate as being responsible for the advancement and development of the appellation as a whole, due to its sincere dedication to quality control and preserving the native grape varieties of Galicia.This 2021 is a blend of 60% Albariño, 23% Caíño Blanco and 7% Loureiro. The wine is fermented in temperature-controlled stainless steel to retain the fresh fruit flavors and then aged on the lees in tank for added texture and richness.Wine Enthusiast Magazine scored this 92 points saying “This Albariño-dominant wine has a nose of nectarine and Valencia orange. It is bright on impact, offering flavors of ripe summer peach and mango intertwined with a gorgeou…