Lagar de Pintos, Rias Baixas Albarino Pie Franco, 2021 PORTUCOUNT0125 while flavors of malt

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creamy pastas

this mid-tier bottling reflects Evening Land’s Burgundian-inspired approach

The nose opens with aromas of ripe blackberries

with fine tannins and a lively acidity that keeps everything lifted

Lagar de Pintos, Rias Baixas Albarino Pie Franco, 2021 PORTUCOUNT0125 while flavors of maltFrom ungrafted (pie franco) vines grown just a few miles from the Atlantic, this special bottling from Lagar de Pintos is a standout expression of Ras Baixas Albario. These old vines dig deep into sandy granite soils, giving the wine intensity without weight, and a true sense of coastal terroir. The 2021 vintage is all about tension and texturebright but layered, saline but fleshy. Lemon zest, green melon, and pear skin lead the nose, with hints of