In the glass
What it pairs with
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Rodaballo a la espalda (whole grilled turbot)
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Galicia's prized flatfish needs an aromatic Atlantic white with mineral grip: Albariño's flagship pairing on the coast. -
Vieiras a la gallega (baked scallops with breadcrumbs and ham)
The lees-aged texture wraps the sweet scallop, and the wine's acidity cleans the ham fat between bites. -
Foie-gras with quince
The 30-plus-month-on-lees Albariños have the texture, oxidative complexity and acid to handle foie without slipping into dessert territory. -
Tetilla cheese with quince paste
Galicia's mild raw-milk cow's cheese melts into Albariño's lemon-pith finish; the quince adds the bridge.
How to serve Attis Embaixador
Allow 35 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and decant. Open 30 minutes before serving and pour into a decanter to aerate.
- Serve at 10-12°C. Cellar temperature (10-12°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a medium-sized white-wine glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Rodaballo a la espalda (whole grilled turbot), Vieiras a la gallega (baked scallops with breadcrumbs and ham), Foie-gras with quince. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Embaixador is the single-vineyard prestige Albariño from Bodegas Attis.
Facts
- Producer
- Attis Bodegas y Viñedos
- Grapes
- Albariño
- Classification
- DO Rías Baixas
- Oak
- Stainless steel, extended lees-ageing
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €38-55 at retail
- Drinking window
- 5-12 from vintage
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Attis Embaixador
What does Attis Embaixador taste like?
Structurally full-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Attis Embaixador: the single-vineyard prestige Albariño from Bodegas Attis.
When should I drink Attis Embaixador?
Drink 5-12 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Attis Embaixador?
Rodaballo a la espalda (whole grilled turbot) is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Vieiras a la gallega (baked scallops with breadcrumbs and ham) and Foie-gras with quince. Galicia's prized flatfish needs an aromatic Atlantic white with mineral grip: Albariño's flagship pairing on the coast.
Is Attis Embaixador vegan?
Yes: the producer documents no animal-derived fining agents in production, so the wine is suitable for vegan and vegetarian drinkers.
What grapes are in Attis Embaixador?
The blend is Albariño. The wine is classified as DO Rías Baixas.