Adega Eidos Contra A Parede Albarino, Rias Baixas, Spain

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Sold five years after the harvest, the 2012 Contra a Parede is a selection of Adega Eidos' oldest vines from the Salnés Valley, matured for four years in vats in contact with the fine lees. Given its age it shows very well, with a complex nose with aromas of quince and yeasts and more nuances developing as the wine sits in the glass. The palate reveals a serious wine with some restraint, good balance and integrated acidity. This has developed very nicely, offering complexity, elegance and power. 2,000 bottles were filled in December 2016.

The 2011 Contra a Parede is a selection of their oldest vines from the Salnés Valley matured for four years in vat in contact with fine lees. It's surprisingly young and lively, fresh, with a light color, far away from the initial vintages that were much more marked by the lees and had a more oxidative profile. In fact this feels much younger than what it is, and it's subtle, elegant and clean, more mainstream if you like. The palate is balanced and elegant, very tasty, supple, ending with a saline twist. 2,000 bottles produced.

The top cuvée is really impressive, and they are releasing the 2010 vintage now. The wine is called Contra a Parede, literally 'against the wall', a selection of their oldest vines from the Salnés Valley matured for 48 months in vat in contact with the lees. The nose shows ripe yellow fruit and mineral notes, quite fresh for its age. The palate is medium-bodied, supple and tasty with a dry and long finish. It's ready, but with good balance to keep it for a few years. 4,000 bottles.

The 2008 Contraaparede constitutes the first vineyard selection of the best fruit and sees a minimum of 44 months in tank. It has a powerful bouquet of hazelnut, nectarine, orange blossom and lanolin that soars from the glass. The palate is well-balanced and blessed with a crisp, very poised entry. There is an undercurrent of tropical fruit (passion fruit and papaya), but there is a more interesting carapace of walnuts and smoke. It is beautifully balanced, a cerebrally captivating Albarino that is worth seeking out. Drink now-2020. Importer: Classical Wines, Seattle, WA; tel. (206) 297-6713

The 2005 Contra A Parede Albarino was sourced from ungrafted Centenarian vines and aged sur lie for 36 months with an additional year in bottle prior to release. Deep gold-colored, it offers up a nose of honeysuckle, lemon, melon, peach, and mineral. It displays lively acidity, plenty of richness, and excellent length. This is a unique Albarino meant for near-term drinking. Importer: Bonafide Wine Estates, Seattle, WA; www.classicalwines.com