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Structure

Bodymedium
Tanninlow
Aciditymedium
Sweetnessdry
Finishmedium
Oakbarrel aged

Drinking window

Best 2 to 7 years from vintage.

vintage2 yrs7 yrs9 yrs

Critic scores

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In the glass

Medium-bodiedLow tanninMedium acidityDryMedium finish

What it pairs with

How to serve Olbia

Allow 5 minutes from open to pour.

  1. Open and pour. Open and pour directly. No decanting required for this style.
  2. Serve at 8-10°C. Cellar temperature (8-10°C) is the band for this style. Warmer pushes alcohol forward; colder dampens aromatics.
  3. Glassware. Use a smaller all-purpose white glass: the bowl shape rewards the wine's structure.
  4. Pair with. Grilled prawns with herbs, Catalan fideuà (noodle paella) with seafood. Match the wine's structure to the dish's fat and salt.

History

Olbia is the white wine from Marco Abella, added to the range to explore the mineral potential of Garnacha Blanca and Macabeo on the estate's Porrera plots.

  1. 2005First vintage of Olbia as the white wine from Marco Abella

Facts

Producer
Marco Abella · visiting guide
Grapes
Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo
Classification
DOQ Priorat
Oak
Barrel-fermented with short lees ageing
ABV
13.5%
Price
€22-35 at retail
Drinking window
2-7 from vintage
First vintage
2005

Frequently asked about Olbia

What does Olbia taste like?

Structurally medium-bodied, low tannins, medium acidity with a medium finish.

When should I drink Olbia?

Drink 2-7 from vintage. Young vintages benefit from 30-90 minutes of decanting; mature bottles should be handled carefully for sediment.

What food pairs with Olbia?

Grilled prawns with herbs is the canonical pairing; Catalan fideuà (noodle paella) with seafood is the other strong match. Mineral freshness and citrus complement the clean seafood.

What grapes are in Olbia?

The blend is Garnacha Blanca, Macabeo. The wine is classified as DOQ Priorat.

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