The Quinta da Muradella Monterrei Alanda Blanco 2016 is a stunning wine hailing from the beautiful region of Galicia, Spain. Pouring a pale straw color with golden highlights, this wine immediately captivates with its alluring aromas of ripe peach, juicy apricot, and delicate white flowers. On the palate, the wine reveals a crisp acidity balanced by a round, creamy mouthfeel. Flavors of citrus, green apple, and subtle hints of honey dance on the tongue, leading to a long, satisfying finish. This vintage of Alanda Blanco showcases the incredible terroir of Galicia, with its cool ocean breezes and mineral-rich soils, perfectly captured by the skilled winemakers at Quinta da Muradella. Enjoy now or cellar for a few years to see how it evolves. Pair with fresh seafood, creamy cheeses, or simply savor on its own.
Critic Reviews
92 POINTS
Josh Raynolds - Vinous
Bright straw-yellow. A complex bouquet evokes orange zest, pear, pungent flowers and dusty minerals, with a suggestion of honeydew melon in the background. Stains the palate with juicy citrus and orchard fruit flavors that turn deeper with aeration. Closes stony and quite long, with lingering florality and a hint of fennel. (Aged in stainless steel tanks for a year.)
92 POINTS
Josh Raynolds - Vinous
(30% dona blanca, 30% treixadura, 30% verdello and 10% monstruosa; no malo and no oak): Pale, hazy yellow. Musky citrus pith and pear skin aromas are complicated by intense mineral and floral nuances. Dry and chewy on entry, then lithe and focused in the mid-palate, offering sharply focused lemon and pear flavors that put on weight with aeration. Powerful but vibrant, with excellent clarity, finishing on a bitter quinine note.
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Tasting Notes
The Quinta da Muradella Monterrei Alanda Blanco 2016 is a stunning wine hailing from the beautiful region of Galicia, Spain. Pouring a pale straw color with golden highlights, this wine immediately captivates with its alluring aromas of ripe peach, juicy apricot, and delicate white flowers. On the palate, the wine reveals a crisp acidity balanced by a round, creamy mouthfeel. Flavors of citrus, green apple, and subtle hints of honey dance on the tongue, leading to a long, satisfying finish. This vintage of Alanda Blanco showcases the incredible terroir of Galicia, with its cool ocean breezes and mineral-rich soils, perfectly captured by the skilled winemakers at Quinta da Muradella. Enjoy now or cellar for a few years to see how it evolves. Pair with fresh seafood, creamy cheeses, or simply savor on its own.