Lagar de Pintos, Rias Baixas Albarino Pie Franco, 2021 Vintage Champagne more nuanced take on the

more nuanced take on the category while staying true to its artisanal roots

lemons from Siracusa and locally gathered bittering herbs

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The 2020 vintage achieved the winery's goal: a wine that is approachable early yet built to thrive in the cellar

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Lagar de Pintos, Rias Baixas Albarino Pie Franco, 2021 Vintage Champagne more nuanced take on theFrom 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