Peninsula Viniculores, Skin Contact Albarino, Spain 2021 ribera del duero

Peninsula Viniculores, Skin Contact Albarino, Spain 2021 ribera del dueroA small galaxy of brands, Peninsula groups a series of wineries mostly scattered in various areas of Castile, south of Madrid, with points also in Sierra de Gredos and Biscay, in the Basque Country. The group, which includes the two Masters of Wine Andreas Kubach and Sam Harrop, manages a very wide range of vineyards, gathering the different territorial typicality and winemaking experiences under the hat of an extraordinary approach, based on the

cooler June led to higher acidity/lower density

The ‘Single Cask’ Palo Cortado is unique

but also for the unique slate minerality that gives the wines an elegant

the vines have been cultivated biodynamically from day one

From being a favourite of Marilyn Monroe (who claimed she liked a glass to wake up in the morning) to being the first ever bottle of Champagne to feature in a movie (the 1933 Laurel and Hardy film ‘Sons of the Desert’)

fine tannins and a delicious spicy finish

Assemblage – 100% of the wines are made in vats in order to preserve as much freshness as possible

An extraordinary vintage which is also the year in which the Champagne region was recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site

producing typical

this area is known for its bustling seaside resorts and Mediterranean beaches along its coast

The following year Merlot dominated the blend

candied fruit flavours typical of Yquem