The trouble with discovering a predilection for something is that you quickly become picky and that’s what has happened to us with Albariño. First there was the infatuation, when we rushed headlong towards anything that said Albariño on the label, then came the disillusionment, as we discovered that some Albariños were better than others, and finally came the nitpicking, as we refused to settle for ones that were too light or too astringent or too vegetal or too short or who still lived with their parents. It would take a real beauty to turn our heads and that’s what happened here.

The Attis ‘Lias Finas’ 2023 reminds us why we fell in love with Albariño in the first place. It pours a bright, fresh, silver-lemon colour with a hint of green at the edge , and is dry yet full of succulent, juicy fruit, glistening with grapefruit, apricot, white peach, chalk dust and salt flakes. ‘Lias Finas’ means ‘fine lees’ and indicates that the wine was aged on its lees for 6 months (25% of which was in large oak foudres), giving the wine extra body and richness. Swoon. 13% alc. Drink now-2029.

Press review:

Vinous: "The 2024 Albariño Las Finas is from Meano, Val do Salnes, Rias Baixas. This has attractive aromas of peach, lychee, jasmine, herbs and mint. It is dry, medium-bodied and slightly creamy in texture. This gains freshness on the palate, defining a complete profile. The 2024 is a well-made, nuanced Salnes Albariño. Drink 2025 - 2035.” 94 points

Tim Atkin: “Racy, crunchy expression of Val do Salnés Albariño with layers of citrus and macadamia nut and a textured mid palate. Drink now-2028.” 92 points

Jancis Robinson MW (previous vintage): “Really lifted, marine, appetising nose. Savoury, saline finish. Lots to get your teeth into. Drink now-2027.” 16.5 points

Customer Comments:

“I’m m in love. Please may I have a another half case?” - Mrs. V. J.