Bodegas Gallegas, `Sentidiño` Rías Baixas Albariño Single Bottle

Country: Spain Region: Rias Baixas

Varietal:  Albarino

Colour: White

Producer: Bodegas Gallegas,

Description:

Bodegas Gallegas, in the Salnés Valley of Rías Baixas, is owned and run by brother and sister duo Manuel and Myriam Vazquez. Their Galician winemaker, Olga Verde Vieitez, is an ex-sommelier who honed her skills in Madrid, Chile and New Zealand. She works closely with 250 local growers who farm 120 hectares, supplementing Gallegas’ own 140 hectares in the subzones of Condado do Tea, Val do Salnés and Ribeira do Ulla.

The coastal Rías Baixas region has the highest levels of rainfall in Spain, and the Albariño grape, which is late ripening with thick skins, is ideally suited to the climate. Bodegas Gallegas is just five kilometres from the ocean, which is reflected in both their striking maritime-themed packaging and the freshness of their wines.

‘Sentidiño’ is a Galician word meaning common sense. It is used by local fisherman who have the common sense not to take the wild Atlantic waters for granted.

Tasting Note:
This wine is youthful and vibrantly aromatic, combining apple, jasmine and grassy aromas on the nose. The palate displays zesty acidity with juicy grapefruit and white peach notes, leading to a refreshing finish.

Food Matches:  Dublin Bay prawns with home-made mayonnaise.”