Alberto Orte - Atlántida Blanco 2022

Alberto Orte is a force to be reckoned with, producing truly compelling and ambitious wines that have firmly established him as one of the most talented up and comers of the next generation of Spanish winemakers. In addition to co-founding Olé & Obrigado, Alberto has also dedicated a huge portion of his life to discovering great terroirs, resurrecting ancient clones, and replanting nearly extinct grape varieties that would otherwise be lost to modernity. Alberto produces wine in many regions throughout the Iberian Peninsula, most notably in Jerez, Valdeorras and Rioja. 

Alberto believes that low yields, balanced soils, and top-quality raw materials are three fundamental factors to creating terroir-reflective and balanced wines. He produces two types of wines: wines of unique terroirs, which are labeled as Alberto Orte, and wines from village- designated vineyards that are more approachable, which are labeled as Vinos Atlántico. 

Born in Madrid to a viticulture and winemaking family, Alberto Orte always took an interest in Spain, its natural resources, and its wine. As a teenager, Alberto would spend his days picking grapes with his cousins and working at his family’s winery in Montilla Moriles. After studying law at the University of Madrid, Alberto partnered with Patrick Mata at the young age of 24 to create Olé & Obrigado. Shortly thereafter, Alberto pursued a master’s degree in viticulture at the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid. While Patrick handles the marketing and business aspects of their business in the United States, Alberto keeps his roots in his native Spain, where he selects, vinifies, and produces an array of Spanish wines. Today, Alberto lives with his family in El Puerto de Santa Maria (Cadiz) in Jerez with his wife and six children. 

The wine undergoes foot pigeage during fermentation in stainless steel tanks and is then fermented in oak barrels of various sizes using natural yeasts. It is aged for 12 months in the same barrels on the lees, without battonage. Following aging, the wine is racked to stainless steel tanks for 5 months of stabilization before being bottled.

"Very clean aromas and flavors of white peach, pear and ripe apple with a hint of white earth. It’s medium-bodied with a creamy texture and a fresh, polished finish. A clear and structured white with lovely texture and salinity. Aged in used 600-liter barrels. Made from vijariego blanco. Drink now." - 94 Points, James Suckling

Producer: Alberto Orte

Country: Spain

Region: Andalucia

Varietal: Vijiriega

Appellation: Andalucia

Vintage: 2022

Size: 750ml