In the glass
What it pairs with
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Galician percebes (goose barnacles) boiled in seawater
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Albariño's saline edge and racy acidity echo the iodine of the barnacles without overwhelming their delicate sweet flesh. -
Arcade oysters on ice with lemon
Atlantic Galician oysters meet their stylistic twin: same coastal salinity, same citrus snap, same minerality from the Ría de Arousa. -
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. -
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.
How to serve Attis Mar
Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.
- Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
- Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
- Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
- Pair with. Galician percebes (goose barnacles) boiled in seawater, Arcade oysters on ice with lemon, Vieiras a la gallega (baked scallops with breadcrumbs and ham). Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.
History
Attis Mar is a saline-driven Salnes Albariño cuvée from Bodegas Attis, made from coastal-edge vineyard parcels.
Facts
- Producer
- Attis Bodegas y Viñedos
- Grapes
- Albariño
- Classification
- DO Rías Baixas
- Oak
- Stainless steel, 12 months on fine lees
- ABV
- 13.0%
- Price
- €22-32 at retail
- Drinking window
- 3-10 from vintage
- Vegan
- Yes (no animal-derived fining)
Frequently asked about Attis Mar
What does Attis Mar taste like?
Structurally medium-bodied, high acidity with a long finish. Attis Mar: the saline-leaning Salnes Albariño cuvée from coastal-edge parcels.
When should I drink Attis Mar?
Drink 3-10 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.
What food pairs with Attis Mar?
Galician percebes (goose barnacles) boiled in seawater is the canonical pairing. Other strong matches include Arcade oysters on ice with lemon and Vieiras a la gallega (baked scallops with breadcrumbs and ham). Albariño's saline edge and racy acidity echo the iodine of the barnacles without overwhelming their delicate sweet flesh.
Is Attis Mar 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 Mar?
The blend is Albariño. The wine is classified as DO Rías Baixas.