Altavins Viticultors Terra Alta Garnatxa Blanca Selecció

A Garnatxa Blanca sourced from 60-yo vineyards. Aged for 8 months in new 400-liter French oak barrels. 14% alcohol. Tasted blind. Quite concentrated golden yellow color with faint greenish highlights. At first the nose feels very floral and waxy, almost Riesling-like, then the fruitier notes and toasty oak tones start to emerge, lending some creamier tones to the bouquet along with aromas of pineapple, some white peach, a little bit of savory woody spice, a hint of nectarine and a …

Loved its nose, texture and balance. I wish it delivered the same nose experience in the palate but I liked it a lot!