NZ
Australia
Dan Brennan makes Albariño from coastal Hawke's Bay parcels, aiming for Atlantic freshness.
Fermented and aged in stainless steel, the wine is dry with saline and citrus notes.
Bottled under screwcap, it shows stone fruit and white flowers with high acidity.
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Description
Giunta Albariño 2023 by Decibel is a stand-out example of this Iberian variety's potential in Hawke's Bay's coastal, sunlit climate. Sourced from select sites near the ocean, vines benefit from cooling breezes and stony soils, giving low yields and intense aromatics. Grapes are picked by hand and whole-bunch pressed to maintain delicate fruit characters. Fermentation proceeds slowly in stainless steel, using wild yeasts to amplify textural nuance and site expression, with no oak or malolactic intervention. The resulting wine is pale, bright and bone-dry, with pronounced aromas of white peach, lime zest, sea spray and fresh herbs. The palate is crisp and linear, featuring saline minerality, vibrant acidity and a lingering citrus finish. Bottled under screwcap for ultimate freshness, Giunta Albariño is ideally suited to seafood - think oysters, ceviche or grilled prawns - and showcases Decibel's commitment to authentic, site-driven New Zealand wines.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Fish
Poultry
Shellfish
Spicy
Description
Giunta Albariño 2023 by Decibel is a stand-out example of this Iberian variety's potential in Hawke's Bay's coastal, sunlit climate. Sourced from select sites near the ocean, vines benefit from cooling breezes and stony soils, giving low yields and intense aromatics. Grapes are picked by hand and whole-bunch pressed to maintain delicate fruit characters. Fermentation proceeds slowly in stainless steel, using wild yeasts to amplify textural nuance and site expression, with no oak or malolactic intervention. The resulting wine is pale, bright and bone-dry, with pronounced aromas of white peach, lime zest, sea spray and fresh herbs. The palate is crisp and linear, featuring saline minerality, vibrant acidity and a lingering citrus finish. Bottled under screwcap for ultimate freshness, Giunta Albariño is ideally suited to seafood - think oysters, ceviche or grilled prawns - and showcases Decibel's commitment to authentic, site-driven New Zealand wines.
Tasting Profile
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Food Pairings:
Cheese
Fish
Poultry
Shellfish
Spicy
- Light
- Full
- Low Tannin
- Tannic
- Sweet
- Dry
- Low Acidity
- High Acidity
Cheese
Fish
Poultry
Shellfish
Spicy