An Abundance of Albarino From Nanclares y Prieto and Bodegas Albamar
An Abundance of Albarino From Nanclares y Prieto and Bodegas Albamar
Though we at Chambers Street Wines are longtime fans of the wines of Alberto Nanclares and Silvia Prieto, it’s a rare privilege to be presented with the opportunity to taste a full lineup of 12 wines from the two. When I was recently invited to do so, I accepted with glee. Like any tasting of this sort, I walked in familiar with some wines, less so with others, and had first encounters with a few more. I can think of countless wines or winemakers who, for a time, really caught my attention and invigorated both my palate as well as a keen interest to learn more and “get to the source,” only for that desire to ultimately fade. Though I’m hugely grateful for those experiences, these Albariños are no such wines. For wine lovers, there are good producers, and then there are the producers who capture our imaginations and have a place in our hearts. Nanclares y Prieto are the latter.
There is such a present through-line in each of their wines, but never over-imposing (more on their approach to winemaking later). It’s as though the cuvées make up their own family: different personalities, maturities, even responsibilities, but soulfully connected nonetheless. This year marks the addition of a new member to the family in the form of their entry-level Blanco. It’s 100% Albariño sourced from a variety of plots both young and old, and full of easy-drinking joy. The ‘24 vintage in Rías Baixas, more specifically in the Val do Salnés, provided growing conditions for good ripeness and excellent acidity, something well reflected in the wines (plenty of them age-worthy). To those who are, like us here at Chambers Street, years into following these wines, I am sure this vintage will meet, if not exceed expectations. As for anyone new to Nanclares y Prieto, you’d be hard pressed to not seriously enjoy these special wines. We’re happy to be offering our full allocation with you today!
- Nick Douglas
* Please note that these wines are on pre-arrival, so please allow until Tuesday 3/24 for pickup or delivery
Nanclares y Prieto 2024 Blanco
From many plots of 15-95 year old vines in the Salnés and Condado subzones of Rias Baixas. Pressed into 95% stainless, 5% used oak cask. On the lees for 8 months with weekly battonage for the first 3 months. This...
$28.99
Nanclares y Prieto 2024 Tempus Vivendi
From 16 parcels that are all very close to the Atlantic Ocean near Sanxenxo. 25-45 year old vines on decomposed granite. On the lees for 7 months with weekly battonage for the first 3 months. The wine has a tremendously...
$36.99
Nanclares y Prieto 2024 O Bocoi Vello
From 3 parcels in Sanxenxo in the Salnés Valley, vines aged 25-45 years. Foor trodden, on the skins for two days, then aged in a 90 year old chestnut barrel on the lees for 9 months with weekly battonage for...
$43.99
Nanclares y Prieto 2024 Albarino de Alberto Nanclares
From 10 plots in Cambados, Ribadumia & Portas. 15-95 year old vines on decomposed granite. Aged in tank (75%) & barrel (25%). On lees for 9 months with weekly battonage for the first 3 months.
$54.99
Nanclares y Prieto 2024 Soverribas
From a single plot of 45 year old vines in Manzaniña on decomposed granitic sand and clay soils. On lees for 9 months in a large French oak vat with weekly battonage for the first 3 months.
$57.99
Nanclares y Prieto 2024 Paraje Mina
From the vineyard next to Alberto's home in Cambados, the vines are 43 years old. On lees for 9 months, 50% in French oak & 50% in stainless.
$62.99
Nanclares y Prieto 2024 A Graña
From the Finca A Graña in Sanxenxo, a single plot of 15-35 year old vines on shallow sand soils planted over a distinctive granodiorite bedrock. Aged mostly in a used chestnut barrel, 9 months on lees with weekly battonage for...
$55.99
Nanclares y Prieto 2024 Coccinella
From a single vineyard of centenarian vines called Inxertal in Ribadumia. Granitic soils with sand loam. Aged in French oak for 11 months on lees with weekly battonage for the first month. The signature high-toned acidity is particularly well integrated...
$69.99
Nanclares y Prieto 2023 Porta Franca
From a vineyard in Meaño, 20-35 year old vines. Aged in a single-used French oak barrel, on lees for 11 months with battonage for the first month. No SO2 is added so the wine completes malolactic conversion. The wine features...
$39.99
Nanclares y Prieto 2024 Crisopa
From two plots in the towns of Sisán and Castrelo, fermented with skins and stems for 21 days then aged in a used French oak barrel for 11 months with battonage for the first month. Notes of dried apricot and...
$63.99
Nanclares y Prieto 2024 La Tinaja de Aranzazu
From 2 plots near Cambados: Paraje Mina and Intertxal. Aged on lees in 2 tinajas from Padilla for 9 months with weekly battonage for the first 3 months. This wine stands out for its aromatic intensity, with tropical kiwi and...
$65.99
Nanclares y Prieto 2023 Chuvisca Galega
45% Caiño, 35% Mencía, 20% Espadeiro from two plots in Cambados. Foot trodden whole cluster and skin macerated for 6 hours before being racked into a single 500L used chestnut barrel. On lees for 10 months, battonage for the first...
$52.99
Albamar 2024 Rias Baixas Albarino
This beloved entry level cuvée from Albamar is made from grapes sourced from multiple sites with mainly sandy soils. The fruit from each parcel is vinified separately (some in stainless steel, some in barrels) gaining structure and complexity of flavor...
$29.99
