SPANISH WHITE WINES

Albet i Noya Lignum Blanc, DO Penedés 2008

50% Sauvignon blanc and 50% Chardonnay. Aged for 3 months in French oak barrels. 50% Sauvignon blanc and 50% Chardonnay. "Bottle of the Week" Irish Times. “A cool, clean wine with plump but fresh grapefruit and peach fruit, a lovely centre palate, and a slightly minerally dry finish. Very tasty wine with real character” The Best of Wine in Ireland 2007
€13.60

Alta Alella Parvus Chardonnay, DO Alella 2007

A dry white made from predominantly Chardonnay grapes together with other complimentary varieties. Fruity notes of mango and papaya along with characteristics of barrel aging, vanilla and coconut. Persistent finish. Also available in 500ml bottles-6 x 500ml RRP €9.85.
€13.65

Mas Igneus Blanc FA104, DO Priorato 2004

A dry white made from white Grenache grapes. This has been aged in French Allier oak for 4 months.
€22.25

Can Vendrell Blanc, Petit Albet, DO Penedés 2008

The Albet i Noya vineyards are situated in the Penedès region south of Barcelona. This refreshing, young wine is made from a blend of Chardonnay and Xarel.lo grape varieties. Screwcap closure.
€10.80

Garmendia Blanco, Vino de la Tierra de Castilla y Leon 2007/8

From Burgos in Northern Spain, this wine is made from a blend of Viura and Verdejo grapes and it has an intense fruity aroma. There are flavours of citrus fruits, notably grapefruit, and plenty of zesty acidity. Excellent with fish and dishes in creamy sauces.
€12.29

New WhiteAlbet I Noya 3 Macabeus, DO Penedés 2008

This new wine from Albet I Noya is made entirely from Macabeu grapes (more widely known as Viura in the Rioja region). The grapes have been selected from three different plots of land at the Can Mila vineyard, with an average vine age of around 45 years. Aromas of green figs and asparagus with an excellent balance of acidity and succulence.
€13.25

New WhiteAzul y Garanza Viura, DO Navarra 2008

Aromas of pear and pineapple; a scintillating mouthful with plenty of lively acidity and a good finish.
€12.60

Prices are r.s.p. per bottle