Attis Xión Albariño 2021

Attis is located in the Salnés Valley, a subzone in the Rías Baixas DO. Known locally as "O Salnés", it has three-quarters of the region’s growers and just over half the appellation’s vineyards. This is for good reason: the climate here is comparatively cool, allowing for slow, full ripening, with plenty of acid and flavor. The Attis project is the wine quest of two brothers: Robustiano and Baldomero Fariña. Years ago, they joined the French Oenologist, Jean François Hebrard, to elevate winemaking in Rias Baixas wine region and the possibilities of its traditional grape varieties. The name "Attis" comes from Greek mythology. In myth, Attis was a handsome young man, chosen by the goddess Cibeles to care for her religious cult in exchange for swearing chastity and celibacy forever. However, Attis fell madly in love with a nymph named Sangarida and broke his oath. Cibeles punished Sangarida, as well as driving Attis mad. In his insanity, he mutilated himself. Grieving the event, Cibeles resurrected Attis by turning him into a pine tree. Today, Attis is the winery's namesake, and Sangarida is a pilot project of experimental production under their label.

Val do Salnés, Rias Baixas, Galicia, Spain

Albariño

Old vine, hand-harvested, spontaneous fermentation, 4 months lees aging.