Abadal Nuat 2022

Abadal was founded in 1985 by Valentí Roqueta in D.O. Pla del Bages, an inland valley north of Barcelona. Nuat comes from Picapoll Blanc, a local grape planted here on clay and limestone soils, with some parcels of vines over 60 years old. The continental microclimate brings low rainfall and a wide day to night temperature swing, which slows ripening and holds onto acidity while the fruit fills out. Fermentation and ageing take place in stainless steel, and the wine stays 10 months on its fine lees. That lees contact releases mannoproteins that broaden the mid palate and add a subtle savoury depth without any oak. The old vines and limestone give focus and a mineral spine. Expect a pale straw colour, a nose of green apple, white peach and white flowers, and a palate that is dry and precise with citrus, a stony grip and a saline finish. Serve at 9 to 11 degrees in a standard white glass.