2023 Albariño
Tasting Notes: A varietal traditionally found in northern Spain and Portugal with very limited plantings in the Finger Lakes (and a few in various other parts of the United States). We are proud to make a small quantity of this wine each vintage from a 1 acre parcel of vines at Sawmill Creek Vineyards in Hector, NY. Aromas of lemongrass, white peach, and thyme lead to a zesty palate with a classically briny finish. Perfect for seafood. If you find yourself in a Sauvignon Blanc-shaped rut, give an Albariño a try.
Serving Suggestions: Best served chilled at 42°-46°F
Vineyard: Sawmill Creek Vineyards
Technical Information:
pH 3.26 RS 0.1%
TA 9.1 g/l ABV 12.7%
Cases Produced 184
This is a Wine Club Member exclusive
Limit 2 bottles/customer
Albariño
Howard soils, moderatly steep
Lansing gravel silt loam, 15% - 25% slope
Planted in 2009
Sawmill Creek Vineyards in Hector, NY is located along the southeast corner of Seneca Lake. Its steep-sided, southwest facing vineyards are widely recognized as among the best in the Finger Lakes. We thank the Hazlitt family for their dedication to sustainable farming and passion for wine growing.
Vinny Aliperti started his wine journey making wine as a teenager with his relatives, never considering it would one day become his profession. After graduating college with a liberal arts degree and a stint in the Peace Corps, an opportunity to pursue commercial winemaking on his native Long Island was presented and he never looked back. From 1997 through 1999, Vinny apprenticed under winemaker Roman Roth at Wolffer Estate, producing mostly Chardonnay and Merlot at its state-of -the -art facility.
In early 2000, Vinny moved his family to the Finger Lakes to work at the legendary Hermann J. Wiemer Vineyard, where he was first exposed to Riesling production. In 2001, Vinny joined the startup Atwater Estate Vineyards, where he continues today heading up winemaking operations for over 15 varieties. Its 8000 case facility produces estate grown wines, including multiple Rieslings, Gewurztraminer, Blaufränkisch and Cabernet Franc.
With Atwater's blessing, Vinny and his wife, Kim, started their own label, Billsboro Winery, in Geneva, NY in 2007. Sourcing grapes from Sawmill Creek Vineyards on Seneca Lake, Billsboro specializes in producing small lots dry vinifera wines, including Sauvignon Blanc, Albariño, Syrah, and Pinot Noir.
