2024 Albarino, Martian Ranch Vineyard

Verdad Wine Cellars

2024 Albariño, Martian Vineyard

Alisos Canyon

Harvested September 13, 2024

21.7 Brix

3.4 pH

7.2 TA

Martian Vineyard is twenty-acre jewel of a vineyard in the Alisos Canyon AVA and is Demeter Certified Biodynamic. The AVA is located approximately 25 miles (40 km) from the Pacific Ocean and is situated in a transitional region, between the cooler coastal region of Santa Maria Valley and the warmer inland area of Sant Ynez Valley. 

Soils within the Alisos Canyon AVA are primarily derived from weathered sandstone and shale. The high sand content provides excellent drainage for vineyards. The low clay content of Careaga Sandstone soils reduces the uptake of nutrients and reduces the vigor of the vines, resulting in smaller grapes with a higher skin-to-juice ratio than grapes of the same varietal grown in heavier clay soil.

The Albariño was harvested in mid-September. The grapes were whole cluster pressed, settled overnight and fermented in neutral French oak barrels where it stayed until bottling.

The wine has aromas of white flowers. On the palate flavors of peaches, and meyer lemon with hints of bitter almonds, herbs, minerals and persian limes. The wine has a round texture with a bright finish.