2020 Las Aldeas Malvasia Valencia D.O.P.

Travel back to the teeming vineyards of rural Spain with this 2020 Las Aldeas Malvasia. This white expresses intense aromas of ripe fruit like lychees, peach, and red apples. The nose is complex, with a subtle nuttiness and fragrant orange blossom. On the palate, this Malvasia is smooth and fresh with a long, fruity finish. Originating from Valencia, This 2020 Las Aldeas seeks to celebrate the villagers in inland Spain that once worked in vineyards all throughout the nation. As Spanish citizens migrated to cities throughout the twentieth century, las Aldeas withered away — this wine seeks to bring their spirit back. Cultivated in the village of Los Corrales, this white benefitted from silty, sandy soils and high altitudes of nearly 3,500 feet. This created an idyllic Mediterranean climate with maximum sun exposure and cool nights, infusing a beautiful, fruity aroma into every grape. While this aromatic white works wonders as an aperitif, you can also serve it alongside lighter meat fare such as grilled fish, seafood, and any rice dish like paella or the local arroz del senyoret.