2024 Nanclares, Rias Baixas, A Grana

Nanclares y Prieto is a prominent producer in the Rías Baixas appellation, founded in the late 1990s by Alberto Nanclares who transitioned from economics to minimalist, organic viticulture. This particular wine is made from Albariño grapes grown in the Finca A Graña vineyard in Sanxenxo, where vines between 15 and 35 years old are rooted in shallow, sandy soils over granodiorite bedrock. In the glass, it shows bright notes of citrus pith, green apple, and a distinct saline minerality, supported by a textured, structured mouthfeel from its time aging on lees in chestnut barrels. The 2024 vintage maintained the producer's signature high acidity and focus, delivering a wine that is precise and deeply expressive of its coastal origin. It is ready to enjoy now for those who appreciate tension and energy in their white wines, though its balance suggests it will hold well in the cellar for several years.