D.O. RÍAS BAIXAS ALBARIÑO 2015 SENDA VERDE is a collection of artisanal wines from unique regions in northern Spain that follow the 43°N parallel, stretching from coastal Galicia eastward along the northern coastline. In contrast to the rest of Spain, this area is lush and green from oceanic and geologic influences. e region is referred to as “España Verde” (Green Spain). P: 847.647.1100 W: www.winesellersltd.com IMPORTER of THE YEAR 2015 ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA CANADA CHILE FRANCE GERMANY ITALY NEW ZEALAND PORTUGAL SPAIN UNITED STATES APPELLATION: D.O. Rías Baixas VARIETAL: 100% Albariño VINEYARD: e grapes are sourced from the vineyards situated in the Salnés Valley and the ORosal area, within the D.O. Rías Baixas appellation. Vines are arranged in the “emparrado” and “espaldera” (trellis) systems. e soils are largely granite, with some chalk and clay – even the posts for supporting the grapevines are made from granite instead of wood. HARVEST: e grapes are hand harvested to avoid any damage to the skins. Once at the winery, the fruits are selected by quality, destemmed and passed into to a tank where they are maintained in cold maceration for 4-6 hours. e must is then racked during a 10-hour period, followed by the removal of the solid lees. e final fermentation takes place at a low temperature of 17ºC during 15-20 days. Once the alcoholic fermentation is finished, the wine is racked again main- taining the fine lees for an additional 3-4 months. Eventually, the wine is clarified, filtered and bottled. ALCOHOL: 12.5% COLOR: Golden straw with green reflections AROMA: Bright and aromatically complex, notes of ripe apricot, apple and wild flowers. FLAVOR: Fresh and crisp with a persistent lush texture on the palate. e finish is fruity and with mineral nuances. FOOD PAIRING: Our Albariño’s fresh acidity makes it a fine contrast to foods that are rich, salty, oily, fatty, or mildly spicy. It also pairs nicely with tart foods such as vinaigrettes, capers, leeks, and tomatoes. e wine is an excellent accompani- ment to fish and shellfish. UPC: 0 89832 92020 5 12pk/750ml

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D.O. RÍAS BAIXAS

ALBARIÑO 2015SENDA VERDE is a collection of artisanal wines from unique regions in north ern Spain that follow the 43°N parallel, stretching from coastal Galicia eastward along the northern coastline. In contrast to the rest of Spain, this area is lush and green

from oceanic and geologic influences. The region is referred to as “España Verde” (Green Spain).

P: 847 .647 .1100 W: www.winese l le rs l td .com

IMPORTER of THE YEAR2015

ARGENTINA AUSTRALIA AUSTRIA CANADA CHILE FRANCE GERMANY ITALY NEW ZEALAND PORTUGAL SPAIN UNITED STATES

APPELLATION: D.O. Rías BaixasVARIETAL: 100% AlbariñoVINEYARD: The grapes are sourced from the vineyards situated in the Salnés Valley and the ORosal area, within the D.O. Rías Baixas appellation. Vines are arranged in the “emparrado” and “espaldera” (trellis) systems. The soils are largely gran-ite, with some chalk and clay – even the posts for supporting the grapevines are made from granite instead of wood.

HARVEST: The grapes are hand harvested to avoid any damage to the skins. Once at the winery, the fruits are selected by quality, destemmed and passed into to a tank where they are maintained in cold maceration for 4-6 hours. The must is then racked during a 10-hour period, followed by the removal of the solid lees. The final fermentation takes place at a low temperature of 17ºC during 15-20 days. Once the alcoholic fermentation is finished, the wine is racked again main-taining the fine lees for an additional 3-4 months. Eventually, the wine is clarified, filtered and bottled. ALCOHOL: 12.5% COLOR: Golden straw with green reflectionsAROMA: Bright and aromatically complex, notes of ripe apricot, apple and wild flowers. FLAVOR: Fresh and crisp with a persistent lush texture on the palate. The finish is fruity and with mineral nuances.

FOOD PAIRING: Our Albariño’s fresh acidity makes it a fine contrast to foods that are rich, salty, oily, fatty, or mildly spicy. It also pairs nicely with tart foods such as vinaigrettes, capers, leeks, and tomatoes. The wine is an excellent accompani-ment to fish and shellfish.

UPC: 0 89832 92020 512pk/750ml