2024 Technical Specifications
Grape Varieties 100% Albariño
Classification D.O. Rías Baixas, Val do Salnés subzone
Region Rias Baixas
Soil Gneiss
Sites Single small vineyard at Xesteiriña near Sanxenxo
Fermentation Vessels Old oak barrels
Natural Yeast Yes
Barrel Size 225
Production Details Hand harvested from vines more than 90 years old; spontaneous fermentation in 225 L old oak barrels followed by approximately 12 months in barrel. The source describes 2024 as a cooler season than 2023 with an early harvest, but supplies no exact harvest date.
Tasting Notes Pale yellow with golden highlights; citrus, apple, pear, stone fruit, white flowers and herbs, with spice, nuts, integrated wood, wet-stone minerality and salinity; tense, fresh, broad-textured and persistent.
Food Pairing Shellfish and crustaceans; white or oily fish, grilled fish, fish with creamy sauces, seafood rice, poultry, Atlantic-style dishes, and preparations involving butter, nuts or mushrooms.
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2023 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 12.5%
Grape Varieties 100% Albariño
Drinking Window 2025-2034; best 2027-2030
Classification D.O. Rías Baixas
Region Rias Baixas
Soil Gneiss
Sites Single vineyard at Xesteiriña, Sanxenxo; the label identifies Iraia and Edu from the Lagüiña lieu-dit
Vine Age 90
Fermentation Vessels Old oak barrels
Barrel Size 225
Production Volume 1,000 bottles
Bottles1,000
Production Details Fermented in 225 L old oak barrels and then matured in barrel for 12 months.
Tasting Notes Refined and perfumed, with saline and spicy notes; medium-bodied, tense and slightly austere, with freshness and integrated acidity.
Food Pairing Crustaceans and shellfish, including langoustine, lobster and scallops; fatty or lean sea fish.
Critics Ratings 96
2022 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Albariño
Drinking Window Through 2036
Classification D.O. Rías Baixas
Region Rias Baixas
Sites Separate parcel close to the sea
Vine Age 90
Production Details Made as a collaboration between Rodrigo Méndez and sommelier Eduardo Camiña; matured in old barriques for added texture. Recommended serving temperature is 10-12°C.
Tasting Notes Candied mandarin, jasmine and mace, with integrated wood contributing texture rather than overt flavor.
Food Pairing Mediterranean dishes, fresh salads, shellfish and crustaceans.
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2021 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Albariño
Drinking Window Through 2035
Classification D.O. Rías Baixas
Region Rias Baixas
Sites Separate parcel close to the sea
Vine Age 90
Fermentation Vessels Old barriques
Production Details A collaboration between Rodrigo Méndez and sommelier Eduardo Camiña, fermented entirely in old barriques. Recommended serving temperature is 10-12°C.
Tasting Notes Tense and lively, with candied mandarin, jasmine and mace; integrated wood adds texture more than flavor.
Food Pairing Mediterranean dishes, fresh salads, shellfish and crustaceans.
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2020 Technical Specifications
Alcohol 13.0%
Grape Varieties Albariño
Classification D.O. Rías Baixas
Region Rias Baixas
Production Details Fermented and aged in barrels; no barrel size or ageing duration is supplied.
Tasting Notes Vibrant and concentrated, with candied lemon, rosemary, tension and a long saline finish.
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