Burgans Albarino 2021

Somehow cooperatives developed a bad reputation. While it is certainly true that cooperatives can make mediocre wine, it is also true that estates can be guilty of the same crime. It’s not the nature of the business that determines quality, but what happens in the vineyard and cellar. Burgans is a custom cuvée made for European Cellars by Martin Codax, the largest cooperative in Rías-Baixas. Founded in 1986 by about 50 families with small plots of Albariño around the village of Cambados, it has grown to include almost 600 families and well over 3000 small parcels of Albariño.

BURGANS is the name of the hill where the winery Bodegas Martin Códax is located. Right there, you can enjoy one of the most amazing views of the Salnés Valley which is surrounded by a range of mountains that separates this region from the rest of the province. It is open to the Ría de Arousa the sea coming inside the land and bringing all its treasures: oysters, mussels and all kinds of sea food.

TASTING NOTES
VISUAL STEP: A bright greenish yellow color with golden highlights.

OLFACTORY STEP: A uniquely fruity aroma where the variety is clearly appreciated, highlighting hints of ripe apples, apricots, and peach aromas.

GUSTATORY STEP: it is rich, mellow and well-balanced. The aftertaste is fully rounded and off dry on the palate with juicy fruit flavours, clean acidity and a long, mineral-dominated finish.

GASTRONOMY: Seafood, shellfish, poultry, rice, mild cheese.