De Haan Altés Diluvio Albariño 2024 (6 Bottles) Rías Baixas, Spain
£126.00
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In addition to working with his wife Núria Altés on their ambitious joint project in Terra Alta, Herència Altés, Rafael De Haan has spent the last 10 years sourcing wines across Spain for his excellent négociant business, Bodegas Abanico. In the process he fell in love with the diverstiy of Spanish terroir, especially some lesser-known appellations and unusual varietals. This inspired him to launch the De Haan Altés Custom Cuvées project; Rafael partners with local winemakers he has known for years to craft unique, exceptionally-made cuvees that are the ultimate expressions of their respective terroirs.
Straw colour with a steely green rim. Bright and clean. Varied aromas, fruit and citrus predominating, apple and stone-fruit hints, with some flower notes. Tasty and well-structured in the mouth. Intense aftertaste with fruity and floral hints.
12.5% ABV.
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Bancroft work with nearly 200 winemakers from 16 countries, their winemakers are small, family-owned domaines, many of whom share our passion for sustainability and organic practices, with an unwavering passion to produce the very best wine they can from the land they own.
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About Bancroft Wines
Bancroft Wines is an award-winning wine merchant that's been perfecting its craft for over 35 years. With a passion for building long-lasting relationships with winemakers, they've curated a unique selection of wines from around the world.
Bancroft work with nearly 200 winemakers from 16 countries, their winemakers are small, family-owned domaines, many of whom share our passion for sustainability and organic practices, with an unwavering passion to produce the very best wine they can from the land they own.
Whats sets them apart is their team offers unrivaled wine knowledge leading to a wide range of wines for everyday drinking, unique and adventurous wines for the more daring palates and premium selections for special occasions.
Their wines are stored in their dedicated fine wine facility in Dinton Woods, 70 year old reinforced concrete vaults excavated from the hillside, protected within 100 acres of secluded woodland. This ensures impeccable provenance and the perfect condition for the wine.
With their commitment to sustainability, vast wine knowledge, Bancroft Wines is the perfect partner for Wines by Cellars.
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